"In exiling John, the enemies of truth had hoped to silence forever the voice of God's faithful witness; but on Patmos the disciple received a message, the influence of which was to continue to strengthen the church till the end of time."
Acts of the Apostles p.581 E.G.W.
Acts of the Apostles p.581 E.G.W.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ,
which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel
unto his servant John:
Revelation 1:1