Translation
THE LORD
GOD
says,
“I am the ALPHA AND
OMEGA,
the beginning and the end.
Go to footnote numberI am the one who was,
and is,
and is to come.
I am the ALMIGHTY.”
Go to footnote numberParaphrase
THE SUPREME RULER, THE CREATOR AND OWNER OF ALL THINGS says, “I am THE ONE WHO ENCOMPASSES ALL THINGS. Everything got its start from me and will last only as long as I decree; Everything of value is wrapped up in me. I am the one who always has been, the one who exists right now in the fullest sense possible, and the one who always will be.
I am THE ALL-POWERFUL ONE.”
Footnotes
1
“The Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the end” is full of much meaning that can only be expressed in two or three sentences, as seen in the paraphrase.
2
The implication of “Almighty” is that He can be trusted. He has helped others through persecution, He is helping you even though you may not see it, and He can be trusted to help you in the future.