This revelation is from the Lord alone, and it is received by those who are to be in the New Jerusalem and acknowledge the Lord as the God of heaven and earth. The Lord is also described as the Word.

v 1-3 For whom the revelation is. v 4-6 It is for them by means of heaven from the Lord alone. v 7-8 From the Word the Lord will reveal Himself and what belongs to the Church. v 9-11 Further about reception, by whom. v 12-16 The Lord is described as the Word and as the Church. v 17, 18 His acknowledgment as Jehovah and the only God, from Whom is everything. v 19, 20 This revelation is for those who are to be in the New Jerusalem.