Revelation 3:22 (DBY)

Passage

He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies.

Nearby Context

Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and am knocking; if any one hear my voice and open the door, I will come in unto him and sup with him, and he with me.

Revelation 3:21 He that overcomes, to him will I give to sit with me in my throne; as *I* also have overcome, and have sat down with my Father in his throne.

Revelation 3:22 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "Spirit", "hear", "says", and "assemblies". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "Spirit" and "hear", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The prior verse says "He that overcomes to him will I...", giving immediate footing for "Spirit" and "hear". In Revelation context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "Spirit" and "hear" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.