But the Lord's hand was moving unseen in the darkness. In the providence of God, John was placed where Christ could give him a wonderful revelation of Himself and of divine truth for the enlightenment of the churches.

Men skønt ingen så det, arbejdede Herrens hånd i mørket. Efter Guds forsyn kom Johannes til et sted, hvor Kristus kunne give ham en vidunderlig åbenbaring af sig selv og den guddommelige sandhed til oplysning for menighederne.