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General Information:
This is the beginning of the end of John's vision. In verse 6 the angel is speaking to John. In verse 7, Jesus is speaking, as is stated in the UDB.
These words are trustworthy and true
Here "words" refers to the message that they formed. See how you translated this in Revelation 21:5. AT: "This message is trustworthy and true" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the God of the spirits of the prophets
Possible meanings are 1) the word "spirits" refers to the inward disposition of the prophets and indicates that God inspires them. AT: "God who inspires the prophets" or 2) the word "spirits" refers to the Holy Spirit who inspires the prophets. AT: "God who gives his Spirit to the prophets" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
Look!
Here Jesus begins to speak. The word "Look" adds emphasis to what follows.
I am coming soon!
It is understood that he is coming in order to judge. See how you translated this in Revelation 3:11. AT: "I am coming to judge soon!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)