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Jesus said: Surely I am coming SOON. Really?

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The Bible ended with Revelation 22:

6 he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place.”
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7 “behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”
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12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done."
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20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
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21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.d Amen.
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As modern readers of the prophetic book of Revelations, should we ignore the idea that it is coming soon since the word "soon" seems to mean thousands of years?

No, we should not ignore that. We should interpret that according to its broader historical, cultural, and literary context. Here is mine:

The emphasis here, as elsewhere in the NT, Jesus wanted every generation to be ready for his second coming.

Exactly when will that be?

Jesus himself answered in Matthew 24:

36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
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The more important question is this: Am I ready to welcome Jesus' coming?

Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! :)
 
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Blade said:
Why ask here.. why not ask Him who said it? He said He is coming quickly. For Him its just been maybe 2+ days so.. yeah Hes coming very quickly.
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36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
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