What does Revelation 22:7 mean?

The translated words of this verse have produced controversy. Here, in English, Jesus promises to return "soon." The Greek word translated here is also used in Revelation 22:12, and 20: tachy. This word may also be translated "quickly." This means Jesus' emphasis here is on the nature of His return, rather than the schedule of His return. The prospect of the imminent return of our Lord should motivate every Christian to long for His return and maintain personal purity, just as Jesus is pure (1 John 3:2–3).

Those who neglect the warnings of Revelation deprive themselves of the blessings it promises. This promise of blessing is the sixth beatitude in this message (Revelation 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:14). A blessing was stated at the beginning of the message (Revelation 1:3) and this sixth blessing is found near the close. A seventh blessing is announced in verse 14. We may not understand perfectly everything that is written in Revelation, but we will find blessing if we study it and seek to follow what information it gives us.