Revelation 1:9

I, John, your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

·         John is a persecuted man, banished, imprisoned, for his adherence to Christ (MH)

·         He did not suffer as an evil-doer, but that it was for the testimony of Jesus (MH)

1 Samuel 9:27  ….And he went on.  “But you stand here awhile, that I may announce to you the word of God.”