Revelation 1:9

KJV1611 – Modern English

I, John, who am also your brother and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island called Patmos, for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἐγὼ Ἰωάννης, ὁ καὶ ἀδελφὸς ὑμῶν, καὶ κοινωνὸς ἐν τῇ θλίψει, καὶ ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ καὶ ὑπομονῇ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, ἐγενόμην ἐν τῇ νήσῳ τῇ καλουμένῃ Πάτμῳ, διὰ τὸν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ, καὶ διὰ τὴν μαρτυρίαν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.

Transliteration

Egō Iōannēs, the also adelphos of you, and koinōnos in the thlipsei, and in the basileia and hypomonē of Iēsou Christou, egenomēn in the nēsō the one kaloumenē Patmō, because of the logon of the Theou, and because of the martyrian of Iēsou Christou.

Grammar Details

• *Egō*: personal pronoun, nominative, 1st singular - I
• *Iōannēs*: nominative, masculine, singular - John
• *adelphos*: nominative, masculine, singular - brother
• *koinōnos*: nominative, masculine, singular - companion/partner/sharer
• *thlipsei*: dative, feminine, singular - tribulation/affliction
• *basileia*: dative, feminine, singular - kingdom
• *hypomonē*: dative, feminine, singular - endurance/perseverance
• *Iēsou Christou*: genitive, masculine, singular - of Jesus Christ
• *egenomēn*: aorist middle indicative, 1st singular - became/was
• *nēsō*: dative, feminine, singular - island
• *kaloumenē*: present passive participle, dative, feminine, singular - being called
• *Patmō*: dative, feminine, singular - Patmos
• *logon*: accusative, masculine, singular - word
• *Theou*: genitive, masculine, singular - of God
• *martyrian*: accusative, feminine, singular - testimony/witness

Word Meanings

• *adelphos*: brother/fellow believer
• *koinōnos*: companion/partner/sharer/fellow participant
• *thlipsei*: tribulation/affliction/distress
• *hypomonē*: endurance/perseverance/patient waiting
• *egenomēn*: became/was/came to be

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  I, John, your brother and companion in the tribulation, kingdom, and perseverance in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  I{G1473} John,{G2491} {G2532} your{G5216} brother{G80} and{G2532} partaker{G4791} with you in{G1722} the tribulation{G2347} and{G2532} {G1722} kingdom{G932} and{G2532} patience{G5281} [which are] in {G5547} Jesus,{G2424} was{G1096} in{G1722} the isle{G3520} that is called{G2564} Patmos,{G3963} for{G1223} the word{G3056} of God{G2316} and{G2532} {G1223} the testimony{G3141} of {G5547} Jesus.{G2424}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  I{G1473} John{G2491}, who{G3588} also{G2532} am your{G5216} brother{G80}, and{G2532} companion{G4791} in{G1722} tribulation{G2347}, and{G2532} in{G1722} the kingdom{G932} and{G2532} patience{G5281} of Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}, was{G1096}{(G5633)} in{G1722} the isle{G3520} that is called{G2564}{(G5746)} Patmos{G3963}, for{G1223} the word{G3056} of God{G2316}, and{G2532} for{G1223} the testimony{G3141} of Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  I Ihon youre brother and companyon in tribulacion and in the kyngdom and pacience which is in Iesu Christe was in the yle of Pathmos for the worde of god and for ye witnessynge of Iesu Christe.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  I Ihon youre brother and copanyon in tribulacion, and in the kyngdome and paciece which is in Iesu Christe, was in the yle of Pathmos for the worde of God, and for ye witnessynge of Iesu Christe.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  I Iohn, euen your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdome and patience of Iesus Christ, was in the yle called Patmos, for the worde of God, & for the witnessing of Iesus Christ.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  I Iohn, your brother and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdome and patience of Iesus Christe, was in the Ile that is called Pathmos, for ye worde of God, and for the witnessyng of Iesus Christe.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  I John, your brother and partner with you in oppression, Kingdom, and perseverance in Christ Jesus, was on the isle that is called Patmos because of God's Word and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  I, John, who also `am' your brother, and fellow-partner in the tribulation, and in the reign and endurance, of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, because of the word of God, and because of the testimony of Jesus Christ;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  I John, your brother and partaker with you in tribulation and kingdom and patience `which are' in Jesus, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  I John, your brother and partaker with you in the tribulation and kingdom and patience [which are] in Jesus, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  I, John, your brother, who have a part with you in the trouble and the kingdom and the quiet strength of Jesus, was in the island which is named Patmos, for the word of God and the witness of Jesus.

• World English Bible (2000)

  I John, your brother and partner with you in oppression, Kingdom, and perseverance in Christ Jesus, was on the isle that is called Patmos because of God's Word and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  I, John, your brother and the one who shares with you in the persecution, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony about Jesus.

Referenced Verses

• Acts 14:22 : 22 Strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying that we must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.
• Phil 4:14 : 14 Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my affliction.
• Rev 1:2 : 2 Who bore witness of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
• John 16:33 : 33 I have spoken these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
• Rev 3:10 : 10 Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep you from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try those who dwell upon the earth.
• Rev 12:11 : 11 And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives even to death.
• Rev 13:10 : 10 He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
• Rev 14:12 : 12 Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
• Rev 6:9 : 9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
• Rev 7:14 : 14 And I said to him, Sir, you know. And he said to me, These are those who came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
• Rev 11:7 : 7 And when they have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.
• Rev 2:9-9 : 9 I know your works, and tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Fear none of those things which you will suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.
• 2 Tim 1:8 : 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share in the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
• Heb 10:36 : 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
• Jas 5:7-8 : 7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, and has long patience for it, until he receives the early and latter rain. 8 Be also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is near.
• 2 Thess 1:4-5 : 4 So that we ourselves boast of you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure: 5 Which is a clear sign of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer:
• 1 Cor 4:9-9 : 9 For I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last, as men condemned to death; for we have been made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men. 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honored, but we are despised. 11 Even to this present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless. 12 And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it. 13 Being defamed, we entreat. We have been made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now.
• Phil 1:7 : 7 Just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.
• Rom 8:17 : 17 And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
• Rom 8:25 : 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
• Rom 2:7-8 : 7 To those who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life: 8 But to those who are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
• Rom 5:3-4 : 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces patience; 4 And patience, character; and character, hope:
• 2 Thess 3:5 : 5 May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patient waiting for Christ.
• 2 Tim 2:3-9 : 3 Therefore endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. 8 Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel; 9 For which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him; 12 If we endure, we shall also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He also will deny us;
• Rev 1:4 : 4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you, and peace, from him who is, and who was, and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
• Rev 12:17 : 17 So the dragon became enraged with the woman, and went off to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus.
• Rev 19:10 : 10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said to me, See that you do it not: I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.