The Turker’s Gospel

The Bible According To Mechanical Turk Workers

Revelation 22:1-10

Revelation 22:1 - He showed me water that was clear and clean, the river of life, just outside of the throne of God.

Revelation 22:2 - In the middle of the street, on both sides of the river, a tree of life was located there, with twelve different types of fruits, and fruit grew each month: and the tree leaves were used for healing the nations. [Turker's Comment: This is a scripture from the Bible from the book of Revelation. I think it means that everything is going to be wonderful in the afterlife in Heaven.]

Revelation 22:3 - And herein shall be the end of curse: the throne of God and the Lamb shall reside within it; and be served by his servants. [Turker's Comment: Not sure about the meaning of this one. Curse seems to be used inappropriately.]

Revelation 22:4 - They will be able to see his face, and his name will appear on their foreheads.

Revelation 22:5 - There will never be night there; they do not need a candle or the sun, because the Lord God has given them light: they will rule for eternity.

Revelation 22:6 - And he said to me, These words are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to his servants to show them what must soon be done. [Turker's Comment: The messenger says what he is saying is true, direct from God, and what will happen soon.]

Revelation 22:7 - I will be there soon, those that have followed the Bible will be blessed.

Revelation 22:8 - Once John had heard and seen everything, he fell down to worship at the feet of the angel that had guided him and shown him everything.

Revelation 22:9 - He then told me, See that you do not do that: I am your peer, I am brother to the prophets, and I follow the word of this book: worship God. [Turker's Comment: I am a believer, so do not harm me.]

Revelation 22:10 - Then he said to me, Don’t seal up the words of the prophecy in this book, because the time is near; [Turker's Comment: Do not seal up and ignore the words of the prophecy as the time they predict is near.]

Revelation 22:11-21

Revelation 22:11 - If your dirty or unfair, you’ll stay that way. If you are good and holy you will also stay that way. [Turker's Comment: Things don't or won't change.]

Revelation 22:12 - Everyone should be aware that I will be there quickly, and I will reward every man based on the work he has done.

Revelation 22:13 - I am God, I have always been and always will be. [Turker's Comment: The original sentence repeats itself three times, i tried not to do that in my sentence.]

Revelation 22:14 - Those that follow the commandments are blessed, they will enter the kingdom of heaven and have rights to the tree of life.

Revelation 22:15 - For outside are canines, and wizards, and prostitutes, and killers, and idol worshipers, and whosoever loves and lies. [Turker's Comment: These things are outside of whatever is being discussed, presumably the Christian congregation.]

Revelation 22:16 - I am Jesus,who sent my angel to talk to you about these things, in the churches. I am a father and a descendant of David and the one that you look for in the sky. [Turker's Comment: Jesus is showing the people his credentials. He is from the house of David and his light shines down on earth.]

Revelation 22:17 - Then the Spirit and the bride said, Come. And let the one that hears, say, Come. And let the one that is thirsty, come. And whoever will, let that one drink freely of the Water of Life. [Turker's Comment: Another very symbolic and metaphysical excerpt from the Bible. Not sure exactly what it is meant to convey.]

Revelation 22:18 - I tell anyone who listens to the prophecy in this book, If you try to add to these prophecies, God will punish you with the plagues listed in the book. [Turker's Comment: Only the word of God should be followed, if you try to add to it you will be punished.]

Revelation 22:19 - If anybody takes the word of God out of context, detracts from the word of God or does not follow all of the word of God then he shall not receive entrance to heaven or the blessings of God. [Turker's Comment: Warning about following the whole truth.]

Revelation 22:20 - He said I will come quickly, the Lord Jesus will come quickly.

Revelation 22:21 - May you all enjoy the blessings of Christianity. Amen. [Turker's Comment: preaching to the converted;]