The Revelation of The Lord God Jesus Christ
The Book of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist of the Revelation Given Him by the Risen Lord Jesus Christ.
THE APOCALYPSE OF ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST
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The Apocalypse is a revelation of things that were, are and will be. We are actually witnessing some of the events foretold in this book, but many still lie in the future. It is Christ who commands John to write to the seven churches, opens the seven seals, reveals the sufferings of the saints, opens the little book, overcomes the beast, reigns during the period of the first resurrection, judges the dead, both great and small, according to their works at His Second Coming, rules over all things from the beginning, presides over all the changing scenes of earth’s history, and is the King of kings and Lord of lords.
The book presents Christ as the Coming One; it reveals the dealings of Him who came, and who is to come. It opens with the solemn hope that the Coming One will come soon, and closes with the impressive prediction that the Coming One will come quickly.
The book is one of hope, but also one of warning; its aim is to assure the Church of the advent of her Lord in victory. The precise time of this victory lies hidden with God, but it is certain, although the crown will not be won without a struggle. Heaven will be stormed and carried away through suffering and conflict. And all who keep the words of this book will take part in the conflict and share in the victory.The conflict is presented under the form of symbols. It is not easy to give a full interpretation of all the types, but the general symbols are not difficult to understand. Jerusalem stands as the type of the good cause, and this is the Church of Christ. Babylon appears as the type of the evil cause, and this is the world power. The heavenly Jerusalem has the assistance of divine power. The earthly Babylon has the help of evil powers, the dragon, the beast and the false prophet. The scenes in the great conflict arrange themselves around these types of good and of evil. The numbers, the seals, the trumpets and the bowls are phases in the development and consummation of the conflict.
John has arranged the scenes in a sevenfold structure; even in the subordinate visions he keeps to this arrangement. Commentators, however, are not agreed in marking off the limits of each structure.
The book was written in Greek by St. John the Evangelist, on the island of Patmos, about the year. 96 A.D.
Note on parallel passages and commentary. The parallel passages are based on the full concordance thereof relating to, from the Council of Trent; the commentary is late 1940’s Catholic from the full consensus of the Church Fathers on the seven within seven structure of the book.
Also note that the book at the same time “opens from the middle” so to speak. Just like a megilloth (Hebrew for scroll). The first eleven chapters (1 – 11) which culminate in the general judgement – Rev. 11:18 – 19
And the nations were angry: and thy wrath is come. And the time of the dead, that they should be judged and that thou shouldest render reward to thy servants the prophets and the saints, and to them that fear thy name, little and great: and shouldest destroy them who have corrupted the earth.
And the temple of God was opened in heaven: and the ark of his testament was seen in his temple. And there were lightnings and voices and an earthquake and great hail. (DRV)
And the second eleven chapters (12 – 22) which culminate in the general judgement (Rev. 20:11 – 14) and the New Heaven and New Earth (Rev. 21, 22)
And the nations were angry: and thy wrath is come. And the time of the dead, that they should be judged and that thou shouldest render reward to thy servants the prophets and the saints, and to them that fear thy name, little and great: and shouldest destroy them who have corrupted the earth.
And the temple of God was opened in heaven: and the ark of his testament was seen in his temple. And there were lightnings and voices and an earthquake and great hail. (DRV)
And the second eleven chapters (12 – 22) which culminate in the general judgement (Rev. 20:11 – 14) and the New Heaven and New Earth (Rev. 21, 22)
Both the first and second eleven chapters begin from the time of Christ’s Incarnation but include the fact that He is Immortal and the Creator of Heaven and Earth. See: Rev. 1:4 – 6 John to the seven churches which are in Asia. Grace be unto you and peace, from him that is and that was and that is to come: and from the seven spirits which are before his throne:
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first begotten of the dead and the prince of the kings of the earth, who hath loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood (when He became Incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the blessed virgin Mary and went to the Cross for our salvation)
And hath made us a kingdom, and priests to God and his Father. To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.(DRV)
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first begotten of the dead and the prince of the kings of the earth, who hath loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood (when He became Incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the blessed virgin Mary and went to the Cross for our salvation)
And hath made us a kingdom, and priests to God and his Father. To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.(DRV)
And see: Rev. 12:1, 2, 5
And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. And being with child, she cried travailing in birth: and was in pain to be delivered.
And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with an iron rod (Christ’s Incarnation). And her son was taken up to God and to his throne (Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension). (DRV)
And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. And being with child, she cried travailing in birth: and was in pain to be delivered.
And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with an iron rod (Christ’s Incarnation). And her son was taken up to God and to his throne (Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension). (DRV)
And see: Rev.:21:6:
6 And he said to me: It is done. I am Alpha and Omega: the Beginning and the End. To him that thirsteth, I will give of the fountain of the water of life, freely. (DRV)
6 And he said to me: It is done. I am Alpha and Omega: the Beginning and the End. To him that thirsteth, I will give of the fountain of the water of life, freely. (DRV)
These two phrases that is and that was and that is to come (Greek “‘o oon kai ‘o en kai ‘o erchoumenos”) and I am Alpha and Omega (Greek: “egoo eimi to Alpha kai to Omega”) are emphatic declarations of Christ’s Divinity and Immortality for it is the Thrice Holy Trinity – Rv:4:8 And the four living creatures had each of them six wings: and round about and within they are full of eyes. And they rested not day and night, saying: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come. (Greek “‘agious ‘agious ‘agious kurios ‘o theos ‘o pantocrator”) – alone Who possesses Aseity (self existence and Who is therefore alone uncreated) and Who is Immortal of the same Essence/Substance – Nature.
In the above: the “who [that] is”, in Greek “‘o oon”, is the declaration of Aseity. The “who [that] was” and the “who [that] is to come” with the “‘o oon”, self existence, is the declaration of Immortality (having no beginning and no end – always existing). The phrase I am Alpha and Omega has exactly the same meaning. “I am” – “egoo eimi” is the equivalent of Yahweh (God’s proper name) in Hebrew meaning “I am” in the same sense as the above “‘o oon”. Alpha and Omega has the same meaning as Immortality in the above. Pantocrator (translated as Almighty) is the declaration of the Thrice Holy Lord God’s All ruling absolute Sovereignty and includes emphatically the meaning that He is alone uncreated and Creator, ex nihilo, of all of creation. This relates directly to the beginning of the Gospel of St. John and the beginning of the first book of the Torah (the Pentateuch) which is Genesis. See: Genesis 1:1 through 2:4 and St. John’s Gospel 1:1 through vs. 18. All of this and the exact seventy human generations recounted in St. Luke’s Gospel 3:1 – 38 from Adam to Christ (see also the parallel in St. Matthew’s Gospel 1:1 – 25 from Abraham to Christ) and the testimony of the Church Fathers does not allow any pagan evolutionary gods nor even sophist pantheistic idolatrous creationism but only creation by the Creator as He said He did it, and only Redemption in God and His Christ (the Messiah, al-Maseeh) as He said that it is; the false gods or pagan idolatrous religions that willfully reject God and Jesus Christ (those who do not willfully reject Him but seek God in their hearts are judged by God alone) are without grace and they and their followers will be damned forever, who do not repent in this life from those false gods and religions and come to God and His Christ and make confession in Him and be baptized by God’s Spirit (believers in Islam are included as true believers and therefore saved by their confession of belief in God, Allah {SWT}). Amen.
In the above: the “who [that] is”, in Greek “‘o oon”, is the declaration of Aseity. The “who [that] was” and the “who [that] is to come” with the “‘o oon”, self existence, is the declaration of Immortality (having no beginning and no end – always existing). The phrase I am Alpha and Omega has exactly the same meaning. “I am” – “egoo eimi” is the equivalent of Yahweh (God’s proper name) in Hebrew meaning “I am” in the same sense as the above “‘o oon”. Alpha and Omega has the same meaning as Immortality in the above. Pantocrator (translated as Almighty) is the declaration of the Thrice Holy Lord God’s All ruling absolute Sovereignty and includes emphatically the meaning that He is alone uncreated and Creator, ex nihilo, of all of creation. This relates directly to the beginning of the Gospel of St. John and the beginning of the first book of the Torah (the Pentateuch) which is Genesis. See: Genesis 1:1 through 2:4 and St. John’s Gospel 1:1 through vs. 18. All of this and the exact seventy human generations recounted in St. Luke’s Gospel 3:1 – 38 from Adam to Christ (see also the parallel in St. Matthew’s Gospel 1:1 – 25 from Abraham to Christ) and the testimony of the Church Fathers does not allow any pagan evolutionary gods nor even sophist pantheistic idolatrous creationism but only creation by the Creator as He said He did it, and only Redemption in God and His Christ (the Messiah, al-Maseeh) as He said that it is; the false gods or pagan idolatrous religions that willfully reject God and Jesus Christ (those who do not willfully reject Him but seek God in their hearts are judged by God alone) are without grace and they and their followers will be damned forever, who do not repent in this life from those false gods and religions and come to God and His Christ and make confession in Him and be baptized by God’s Spirit (believers in Islam are included as true believers and therefore saved by their confession of belief in God, Allah {SWT}). Amen.
Note on parallel passage notation – the ! after a scriptural reference means that is the emphasis or central point for explanation of the passage.
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Prologue
The Book – Its source and Contents
(Note: the Scripture reference to parallel passages is given before each chapter by verse number and repeated with the verses it applies to in the text.)
1 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:19; 4:1; 22:6; Dan. 2:29!
2 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:9; 6:9; 20:4
3 … Scripture reference – Rev. 22:7!; Lk. 11:28!; Rev. 3:11!; 22:10; James 5:8!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:11; 1:8; 4:8; 11:7: 4:5!
5 … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:14; Ps. 88:38; Acts 26:23!; Heb. 9:14!; 1Jn. 1:7!
6 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:10!; Ex. 19:6!; Is. 66:21; 1Pt. 2:9; Mich. 4:7!; 1Pt. 4:11!
7 … Scripture reference – Zach. 12:10; Mt. 24:30!; Jn. 19:37
8 … Scripture reference – Rev. 21:6; 22:13!; 1:4; 4:8; 11:17
9 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:2; 6:9; 20:4
10 … Scripture reference – Rev. 4:2; 4:1
11 … Scripture reference – Hab. 2:2; IV Esr. 12:37; Rev. 1:4
12 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:20
13 … Scripture reference – Rev. 15:6; Dan. 10:5!
14 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:18; Dan. 7:9; Rev. 19:12; Dan. 10:6
15 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:18; Ezek. 1:7!; Rev.:14:2!; Ezek. 43:2!
16 … Scripture reference – IV Esr. 10:25; Rev. 1:20; 2:1; 3:1; 2:12; 19:15; 10:1; Mt. 17:2!
17 … Scripture reference – IV Esr. 10:25; Rev. 2:8; Mt. 17:6,7; Rev. 22:13!; Is. 41:4!
18 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:8; 10:6
19 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:1
20 … Scripture reference – Rev. 12:16; 2:1; 3:1
2 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:9; 6:9; 20:4
3 … Scripture reference – Rev. 22:7!; Lk. 11:28!; Rev. 3:11!; 22:10; James 5:8!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:11; 1:8; 4:8; 11:7: 4:5!
5 … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:14; Ps. 88:38; Acts 26:23!; Heb. 9:14!; 1Jn. 1:7!
6 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:10!; Ex. 19:6!; Is. 66:21; 1Pt. 2:9; Mich. 4:7!; 1Pt. 4:11!
7 … Scripture reference – Zach. 12:10; Mt. 24:30!; Jn. 19:37
8 … Scripture reference – Rev. 21:6; 22:13!; 1:4; 4:8; 11:17
9 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:2; 6:9; 20:4
10 … Scripture reference – Rev. 4:2; 4:1
11 … Scripture reference – Hab. 2:2; IV Esr. 12:37; Rev. 1:4
12 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:20
13 … Scripture reference – Rev. 15:6; Dan. 10:5!
14 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:18; Dan. 7:9; Rev. 19:12; Dan. 10:6
15 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:18; Ezek. 1:7!; Rev.:14:2!; Ezek. 43:2!
16 … Scripture reference – IV Esr. 10:25; Rev. 1:20; 2:1; 3:1; 2:12; 19:15; 10:1; Mt. 17:2!
17 … Scripture reference – IV Esr. 10:25; Rev. 2:8; Mt. 17:6,7; Rev. 22:13!; Is. 41:4!
18 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:8; 10:6
19 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:1
20 … Scripture reference – Rev. 12:16; 2:1; 3:1
Rv:1:
1 ¶ The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to make known to his servants the things which must shortly come to pass [A]: and signified, sending by his angel to his servant John, … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:19; 4:1; 22:6; Dan. 2:29!
2 Who hath given testimony to the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ, what things soever he hath seen. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:9; 6:9; 20:4
3 ¶ Blessed is he that readeth and heareth the words of this prophecy: and keepeth those things which are written in it. For the time is at hand. … Scripture reference – Rev. 22:7!; Lk. 11:28!; Rev. 3:11!; 22:10; James 5:8!
4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia [1]. Grace be unto you and peace, from him that is and that was and that is to come: and from the seven spirits which are before his throne: … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:11; 1:8; 4:8; 11:7: 4:5!
5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first begotten of the dead and the prince of the kings of the earth, who hath loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:14; Ps. 88:38; Acts 26:23!; Heb. 9:14!; 1Jn. 1:7!
6 And hath made us a kingdom, and priests to God and his Father. To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:10!; Ex. 19:6!; Is. 66:21; 1Pt. 2:9; Mich. 4:7!; 1Pt. 4:11!
1 ¶ The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to make known to his servants the things which must shortly come to pass [A]: and signified, sending by his angel to his servant John, … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:19; 4:1; 22:6; Dan. 2:29!
2 Who hath given testimony to the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ, what things soever he hath seen. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:9; 6:9; 20:4
3 ¶ Blessed is he that readeth and heareth the words of this prophecy: and keepeth those things which are written in it. For the time is at hand. … Scripture reference – Rev. 22:7!; Lk. 11:28!; Rev. 3:11!; 22:10; James 5:8!
4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia [1]. Grace be unto you and peace, from him that is and that was and that is to come: and from the seven spirits which are before his throne: … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:11; 1:8; 4:8; 11:7: 4:5!
5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first begotten of the dead and the prince of the kings of the earth, who hath loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:14; Ps. 88:38; Acts 26:23!; Heb. 9:14!; 1Jn. 1:7!
6 And hath made us a kingdom, and priests to God and his Father. To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:10!; Ex. 19:6!; Is. 66:21; 1Pt. 2:9; Mich. 4:7!; 1Pt. 4:11!
Christ’s Coming
7 Behold, he cometh with the clouds, and every eye shall see him: and they also that pierced him. And all the tribes of the earth shall bewail themselves because of him. Even so. Amen. … Scripture reference – Zach. 12:10; Mt. 24:30!; Jn. 19:37
8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. … Scripture reference – Rev. 21:6; 22:13!; 1:4; 4:8; 11:17
8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. … Scripture reference – Rev. 21:6; 22:13!; 1:4; 4:8; 11:17
I: THE SEVEN LETTERS
1. Preparatory Vision
John Told to Write His Visions
9 ¶ I, John, your brother and your partner in tribulation and in the kingdom and patience in Christ Jesus, was in the island which is called Patmos, for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:2; 6:9; 20:4
10 I was in the spirit on the Lord’s day and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, … Scripture reference – Rev. 4:2; 4:1
11 Saying: What thou seest, write in a book and send to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamus and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea. … Scripture reference – Hab. 2:2; IV Esr. 12:37; Rev. 1:4
10 I was in the spirit on the Lord’s day and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, … Scripture reference – Rev. 4:2; 4:1
11 Saying: What thou seest, write in a book and send to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamus and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea. … Scripture reference – Hab. 2:2; IV Esr. 12:37; Rev. 1:4
Vision of the Son of Man
12 And I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks: … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:20
13 And in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks, one like to the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the feet, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. … Scripture reference – Rev. 15:6; Dan. 10:5!
14 And his head and his hairs were white as white wool and as snow. And his eyes were as a flame of fire: … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:18; Dan. 7:9; Rev. 19:12; Dan. 10:6
15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as in a burning furnace. And his voice as the sound of many waters. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:18; Ezek. 1:7!; Rev.:14:2!; Ezek. 43:2!
16 And he had in his right hand seven stars. And from his mouth came out a sharp two-edged sword. And his face was as the sun shineth in his power. … Scripture reference – IV Esr. 10:25; Rev. 1:20; 2:1; 3:1; 2:12; 19:15; 10:1; Mt. 17:2!
17 And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: Fear not. I am the First and the Last, … Scripture reference – IV Esr. 10:25; Rev. 2:8; Mt. 17:6,7; Rev. 22:13!; Is. 41:4!
18 And alive, and was dead. And behold I am living for ever and ever and have the keys of death and of hell. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:8; 10:6
19 Write therefore the things which thou hast seen: and which are: and which must be done hereafter. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:1
20 The mystery of the seven stars, which thou sawest in my right hand and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches. And the seven candlesticks are the seven churches. … Scripture reference – Rev. 12:16; 2:1; 3:1
(DRV)
13 And in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks, one like to the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the feet, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. … Scripture reference – Rev. 15:6; Dan. 10:5!
14 And his head and his hairs were white as white wool and as snow. And his eyes were as a flame of fire: … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:18; Dan. 7:9; Rev. 19:12; Dan. 10:6
15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as in a burning furnace. And his voice as the sound of many waters. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:18; Ezek. 1:7!; Rev.:14:2!; Ezek. 43:2!
16 And he had in his right hand seven stars. And from his mouth came out a sharp two-edged sword. And his face was as the sun shineth in his power. … Scripture reference – IV Esr. 10:25; Rev. 1:20; 2:1; 3:1; 2:12; 19:15; 10:1; Mt. 17:2!
17 And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: Fear not. I am the First and the Last, … Scripture reference – IV Esr. 10:25; Rev. 2:8; Mt. 17:6,7; Rev. 22:13!; Is. 41:4!
18 And alive, and was dead. And behold I am living for ever and ever and have the keys of death and of hell. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:8; 10:6
19 Write therefore the things which thou hast seen: and which are: and which must be done hereafter. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:1
20 The mystery of the seven stars, which thou sawest in my right hand and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches. And the seven candlesticks are the seven churches. … Scripture reference – Rev. 12:16; 2:1; 3:1
(DRV)
[A] The meaning in the Greek is those things which must happen quickly when they do happen.
[1] -Ver. 4. Asia: the RomanProvince of Asia, the western part of what is now known as Asia Minor. The seven spirits: the Holy Spirit, whose seven gifts are diffused among all the churches; or the phrase may refer to seven angels.
[2] -Ver. 5. Washed: some Greek Manuscripts have “loosed”.
[3] -Ver. 8. The Alpha and the Omega: the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. God is the first beginning and the last end. The Latin translator added the meaning of Alpha and Omega.
[4] -Ver. 10. The Lord’s day: Sunday, the first day of the week.
[5] -Ver. 12. The sense is: “To see what voice it was that spoke to me.”
[6] -Ver. 15. The image is that of brass glowing in the refiner’s furnace.
[2] -Ver. 5. Washed: some Greek Manuscripts have “loosed”.
[3] -Ver. 8. The Alpha and the Omega: the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. God is the first beginning and the last end. The Latin translator added the meaning of Alpha and Omega.
[4] -Ver. 10. The Lord’s day: Sunday, the first day of the week.
[5] -Ver. 12. The sense is: “To see what voice it was that spoke to me.”
[6] -Ver. 15. The image is that of brass glowing in the refiner’s furnace.
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2. The Letters
To the Church at Ephesus
1 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:16, 20; 3:1
2 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:19
3 … Scripture reference –
4 … Scripture reference – 1Tim 5:12
5 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:16; 3:3
6 … Scripture reference –
7 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22; 13:9; Mt. 13:9!; Rev. 22:14; Gn. 3:22; IV Esr. 8:52
8 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:17, 18!
9 … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:9
10 … Scripture reference – 1Pt. 3:14!; Jm. 1:12!
11 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7
12 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:16; 19:15
13 … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:8; 14:12
14 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:20; 2Pt. 2:15; Jude 11
15 … Scripture reference –
16 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:5; 3:3
17 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7!; 19:12
18 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:14, 15!; 19:12
19 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:2
20 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:14; 1Tim. 2:12!
21 … Scripture reference – Job 24:23!; Rev. 9:20!, 21; 16:11
22 … Scripture reference –
23 … Scripture reference – Ps. 7:10!; Jer. 17:10!; Rev. 20:12; 22:12; Ps. 61:13!; Mt. 16:27!
24 … Scripture reference –
25 … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:11!
26 … Scripture reference – Dan. 7:14!; Ps. 2:8, 9!
27 … Scripture reference – Rev. 12:5; 19:15
28 … Scripture reference –
29 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7!
2 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:19
3 … Scripture reference –
4 … Scripture reference – 1Tim 5:12
5 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:16; 3:3
6 … Scripture reference –
7 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22; 13:9; Mt. 13:9!; Rev. 22:14; Gn. 3:22; IV Esr. 8:52
8 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:17, 18!
9 … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:9
10 … Scripture reference – 1Pt. 3:14!; Jm. 1:12!
11 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7
12 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:16; 19:15
13 … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:8; 14:12
14 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:20; 2Pt. 2:15; Jude 11
15 … Scripture reference –
16 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:5; 3:3
17 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7!; 19:12
18 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:14, 15!; 19:12
19 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:2
20 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:14; 1Tim. 2:12!
21 … Scripture reference – Job 24:23!; Rev. 9:20!, 21; 16:11
22 … Scripture reference –
23 … Scripture reference – Ps. 7:10!; Jer. 17:10!; Rev. 20:12; 22:12; Ps. 61:13!; Mt. 16:27!
24 … Scripture reference –
25 … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:11!
26 … Scripture reference – Dan. 7:14!; Ps. 2:8, 9!
27 … Scripture reference – Rev. 12:5; 19:15
28 … Scripture reference –
29 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7!
Rv:2:
1 ¶ Unto the angel [1] of the church of Ephesus write: These things saith he who holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks: … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:16, 20; 3:1
2 I know thy works and thy labour and thy patience and how thou canst not bear them that are evil. And thou hast tried them who say they are apostles and are not: and hast found them liars: … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:19
3 And thou hast patience and hast endured for my name and hast not fainted.
4 But I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first charity. … Scripture reference – 1Tim 5:12
5 Be mindful therefore from whence thou art fallen: and do penance and do the first works. Or else I come to thee and will move thy candlestick out of its place, except thou do penance. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:16; 3:3
6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaites, which I also hate.
7 He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: To him that overcometh I will give to eat of the tree of life which is in the paradise of my God. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22; 13:9; Mt. 13:9!; Rev. 22:14; Gn. 3:22; IV Esr. 8:52
1 ¶ Unto the angel [1] of the church of Ephesus write: These things saith he who holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks: … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:16, 20; 3:1
2 I know thy works and thy labour and thy patience and how thou canst not bear them that are evil. And thou hast tried them who say they are apostles and are not: and hast found them liars: … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:19
3 And thou hast patience and hast endured for my name and hast not fainted.
4 But I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first charity. … Scripture reference – 1Tim 5:12
5 Be mindful therefore from whence thou art fallen: and do penance and do the first works. Or else I come to thee and will move thy candlestick out of its place, except thou do penance. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:16; 3:3
6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaites, which I also hate.
7 He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: To him that overcometh I will give to eat of the tree of life which is in the paradise of my God. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22; 13:9; Mt. 13:9!; Rev. 22:14; Gn. 3:22; IV Esr. 8:52
To the Church at Smyrna
8 ¶ And to the angel of the church of Smyrna write: These things saith the First and the Last, who was dead and is alive: … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:17, 18!
9 I know thy tribulation and thy poverty: but thou art rich. And thou art blasphemed by them that say they are Jews and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. [2] … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:9
10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. Behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried: and you shall have tribulation ten days. [3] Be thou faithful unto death: and I will give thee the crown of life. … Scripture reference – 1Pt. 3:14!; Jm. 1:12!
11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: He that shall overcome shall not be hurt by the second death. [4] … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7
9 I know thy tribulation and thy poverty: but thou art rich. And thou art blasphemed by them that say they are Jews and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. [2] … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:9
10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. Behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried: and you shall have tribulation ten days. [3] Be thou faithful unto death: and I will give thee the crown of life. … Scripture reference – 1Pt. 3:14!; Jm. 1:12!
11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: He that shall overcome shall not be hurt by the second death. [4] … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7
To the Church at Pergamum
12 ¶ And to the angel of the church of Pergamus write: These things saith he that hath the sharp two-edged sword: … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:16; 19:15
13 I know where thou dwellest, where the seat of Satan is. And thou holdest fast my name and hast not denied my faith. Even in those days when Antipas was my faithful witness, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:8; 14:12
14 But I have against thee a few things: because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat and to commit fornication. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:20; 2Pt. 2:15; Jude 11
15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaites.
16 In like manner do penance. If not, I will come to thee quickly and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:5; 3:3
17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: To him that overcometh I will give the hidden manna and will give him a white counter: and in the counter, a new name written, which no man knoweth but he that receiveth it. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7!; 19:12
13 I know where thou dwellest, where the seat of Satan is. And thou holdest fast my name and hast not denied my faith. Even in those days when Antipas was my faithful witness, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:8; 14:12
14 But I have against thee a few things: because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat and to commit fornication. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:20; 2Pt. 2:15; Jude 11
15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaites.
16 In like manner do penance. If not, I will come to thee quickly and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:5; 3:3
17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: To him that overcometh I will give the hidden manna and will give him a white counter: and in the counter, a new name written, which no man knoweth but he that receiveth it. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7!; 19:12
To the Church at Thyatira
18 ¶ And to the angel of the church of Thyatira write: These things saith the Son of God, [5] who hath his eyes like to a flame of fire and his feet like to fine brass. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:14, 15!; 19:12
19 I know thy works and thy faith and thy charity and thy ministry and thy patience and thy last works, which are more than the former. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:2
20 But I have against thee a few things: because thou sufferest the woman Jezabel, who calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants, to commit fornication and to eat of things sacrificed to idols. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:14; 1Tim. 2:12!
21 And I gave her a time that she might do penance: and she will not repent of her fornication. … Scripture reference – Job 24:23!; Rev. 9:20!, 21; 16:11
22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed [6]: and they that commit adultery with her shall be in very great tribulation, except they do penance from their deeds,
23 And I will kill her children with death: and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and hearts. And I will give to every one of you according to your works. But to you I say … Scripture reference – Ps. 7:10!; Jer. 17:10!; Rev. 20:12; 22:12; Ps. 61:13!; Mt. 16:27!
24 And to the rest who are at Thyatira: Whosoever have not this doctrine and who have not known the depths of Satan, [7] as they say: I will not put upon you any other burthen.
25 Yet that which you have, hold fast till I come. … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:11!
26 And he that shall overcome and keep my words unto the end, I will give him power over the nations. … Scripture reference – Dan. 7:14!; Ps. 2:8, 9!
27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and as the vessel of a potter they shall be broken: … Scripture reference – Rev. 12:5; 19:15
28 As I also have received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star. [8]
29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7!
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19 I know thy works and thy faith and thy charity and thy ministry and thy patience and thy last works, which are more than the former. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:2
20 But I have against thee a few things: because thou sufferest the woman Jezabel, who calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants, to commit fornication and to eat of things sacrificed to idols. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:14; 1Tim. 2:12!
21 And I gave her a time that she might do penance: and she will not repent of her fornication. … Scripture reference – Job 24:23!; Rev. 9:20!, 21; 16:11
22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed [6]: and they that commit adultery with her shall be in very great tribulation, except they do penance from their deeds,
23 And I will kill her children with death: and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and hearts. And I will give to every one of you according to your works. But to you I say … Scripture reference – Ps. 7:10!; Jer. 17:10!; Rev. 20:12; 22:12; Ps. 61:13!; Mt. 16:27!
24 And to the rest who are at Thyatira: Whosoever have not this doctrine and who have not known the depths of Satan, [7] as they say: I will not put upon you any other burthen.
25 Yet that which you have, hold fast till I come. … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:11!
26 And he that shall overcome and keep my words unto the end, I will give him power over the nations. … Scripture reference – Dan. 7:14!; Ps. 2:8, 9!
27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and as the vessel of a potter they shall be broken: … Scripture reference – Rev. 12:5; 19:15
28 As I also have received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star. [8]
29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7!
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[1] -Ver. 1. Angel: the guardian angel of the church, or the church itself; or, and this is the common view, the bishop of the church. If St. John addresses the bishops, he regards them as the incarnation of their respective churches.
[2] -Ver. 9. The Jews of Smyrna are called the, synagogue of Satan because of their in¬terference with the Christian Church, the true synagogue.
[3] -Ver. 10. Ten days: the period of trial would be limited and would be short.
[4] -Ver: 11. Second death: a death which is other than the death of the body, i.e., the final condemnation of sinners.
[5] -Ver. 18. Son of God: the only place in the Apocalypse where this phrase is used.
[6] -Ver. 22. Cast her upon a bed: I will inflict upon her a fatal illness.
[7] -Ver. 24. Depths of Satan: these teachers call their science the deep secrets of God, but Christ calls it the deep secrets of Satan, i.e., of pride and impiety.
[8] -Ver. 28. The morning star: the glory with which the saints will shine in eternity.
[2] -Ver. 9. The Jews of Smyrna are called the, synagogue of Satan because of their in¬terference with the Christian Church, the true synagogue.
[3] -Ver. 10. Ten days: the period of trial would be limited and would be short.
[4] -Ver: 11. Second death: a death which is other than the death of the body, i.e., the final condemnation of sinners.
[5] -Ver. 18. Son of God: the only place in the Apocalypse where this phrase is used.
[6] -Ver. 22. Cast her upon a bed: I will inflict upon her a fatal illness.
[7] -Ver. 24. Depths of Satan: these teachers call their science the deep secrets of God, but Christ calls it the deep secrets of Satan, i.e., of pride and impiety.
[8] -Ver. 28. The morning star: the glory with which the saints will shine in eternity.
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev. 4:5!; 5:6; 1:16, 20; 2:1; Tim. 5:6
2 … Scripture reference –
3 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:5, 16; 2Pt. 3:9, 10; Rev. 16,15; 1Th. 5:2
4 … Scripture reference – Jude 23
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.3:18; 4.4!; 6:11!; Ps. 68:29; Mt. 10:32!; Lk. 12:28
6 … Scripture reference –Rev. 2:7!
7 … Scripture reference – Rev. 6:10; Isaiah: 22:22!
8 … Scripture reference – Rev. 4:1: 1Cor. 16:9; 2Cor.2:12; Rev. 2:13!
9 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:9; Isaiah: 60:14!
10 … Scripture reference – 2Pt. 2:9
11 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:3!; 2:25; 22:7!
12 … Scripture reference – Rev. 14:1; 22:4; 21:2,10
13 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2.7
14 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:5; Col.1:15
15 … Scripture reference –
16 … Scripture reference –
17 … Scripture reference –
18 … Scripture reference – 1 Pt. 1:7; Rev. 3:5!; 16:15
19 … Scripture reference – Prv. 3:12: Heb.12:6
20 … Scripture reference – Lk. 22:30!; Mt. 24:33; Mk. 13,29; James 5,9
21 … Scripture reference – Lk. 22:30!
22 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7!
2 … Scripture reference –
3 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:5, 16; 2Pt. 3:9, 10; Rev. 16,15; 1Th. 5:2
4 … Scripture reference – Jude 23
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.3:18; 4.4!; 6:11!; Ps. 68:29; Mt. 10:32!; Lk. 12:28
6 … Scripture reference –Rev. 2:7!
7 … Scripture reference – Rev. 6:10; Isaiah: 22:22!
8 … Scripture reference – Rev. 4:1: 1Cor. 16:9; 2Cor.2:12; Rev. 2:13!
9 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:9; Isaiah: 60:14!
10 … Scripture reference – 2Pt. 2:9
11 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:3!; 2:25; 22:7!
12 … Scripture reference – Rev. 14:1; 22:4; 21:2,10
13 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2.7
14 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:5; Col.1:15
15 … Scripture reference –
16 … Scripture reference –
17 … Scripture reference –
18 … Scripture reference – 1 Pt. 1:7; Rev. 3:5!; 16:15
19 … Scripture reference – Prv. 3:12: Heb.12:6
20 … Scripture reference – Lk. 22:30!; Mt. 24:33; Mk. 13,29; James 5,9
21 … Scripture reference – Lk. 22:30!
22 … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7!
Rv:3:
To the Church at Sardis
1 ¶ And to the angel of the church of Sardis write: These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: I know thy works, and that thou hast the name of being alive. And thou art dead. … Scripture reference – Rev. 4:5!; 5:6; 1:16, 20; 2:1; Tim. 5:6
2 Be watchful and strengthen the things that remain, which are ready to die. For I find not thy works full before my God.
3 Have in mind therefore in what manner thou hast received and heard: and observe and do penance: If then thou shalt not watch, I will come to thee as a thief: and thou shalt not know at what hour I will come to thee. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:5, 16; 2Pt. 3:9, 10; Rev. 16,15; 1Th. 5:2
4 But thou hast a few names in Sardis which have not defiled their garments: and they shall walk with me in white, because they are worthy. … Scripture reference – Jude 23
5 He that shall overcome shall thus be clothed in white garments: and I will not blot out his name out [1] of the book of life. And I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. … Scripture reference – Rev.3:18; 4.4!; 6:11!; Ps. 68:29; Mt. 10:32!; Lk. 12:28
6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. … Scripture reference –Rev. 2:7!
2 Be watchful and strengthen the things that remain, which are ready to die. For I find not thy works full before my God.
3 Have in mind therefore in what manner thou hast received and heard: and observe and do penance: If then thou shalt not watch, I will come to thee as a thief: and thou shalt not know at what hour I will come to thee. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:5, 16; 2Pt. 3:9, 10; Rev. 16,15; 1Th. 5:2
4 But thou hast a few names in Sardis which have not defiled their garments: and they shall walk with me in white, because they are worthy. … Scripture reference – Jude 23
5 He that shall overcome shall thus be clothed in white garments: and I will not blot out his name out [1] of the book of life. And I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. … Scripture reference – Rev.3:18; 4.4!; 6:11!; Ps. 68:29; Mt. 10:32!; Lk. 12:28
6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. … Scripture reference –Rev. 2:7!
To the Church at Philadelphia
7 ¶ And to the angel of the church of Philadelphia write: These things saith the Holy One and the true one, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth and no man shutteth, [2] shutteth and no man openeth: … Scripture reference – Rev. 6:10; Isaiah: 22:22!
8 I know thy works. Behold, I have given before thee a door opened, which no man can shut: because thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name. … Scripture reference – Rev. 4:1: 1Cor. 16:9; 2Cor.2:12; Rev. 2:13!
9 Behold, I will bring of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but do lie. Behold, I will make them to come and adore before thy feet. And they shall know that I have loved thee. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:9; Isaiah: 60:14!
10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, [3] I will also keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon the whole world to try them that dwell upon the earth. … Scripture reference – 2Pt. 2:9
11 Behold, I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:3!; 2:25; 22:7!
12 He that shall overcome, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God: and he shall go out no more. And I will write upon him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God, and my new name. … Scripture reference – Rev. 14:1; 22:4; 21:2,10
13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2.7
8 I know thy works. Behold, I have given before thee a door opened, which no man can shut: because thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name. … Scripture reference – Rev. 4:1: 1Cor. 16:9; 2Cor.2:12; Rev. 2:13!
9 Behold, I will bring of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but do lie. Behold, I will make them to come and adore before thy feet. And they shall know that I have loved thee. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:9; Isaiah: 60:14!
10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, [3] I will also keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon the whole world to try them that dwell upon the earth. … Scripture reference – 2Pt. 2:9
11 Behold, I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:3!; 2:25; 22:7!
12 He that shall overcome, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God: and he shall go out no more. And I will write upon him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God, and my new name. … Scripture reference – Rev. 14:1; 22:4; 21:2,10
13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2.7
To the Church at Laodicea
14 ¶ And to the angel of the church of Laodicea write: These things saith the Amen, [4] the faithful and true witness, who is the beginning of the creation of God: … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:5; Col.1:15
15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot. I would thou wert cold or hot.
16 But because thou art lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will begin to vomit thee out of my mouth.
17 Because thou sayest: I am rich and made wealthy and have need of nothing: and knowest not that thou art wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold, fire tried, that thou mayest be made rich and mayest be clothed in white garments: and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear. And anoint thy eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. … Scripture reference – 1 Pt. 1:7; Rev. 3:5!; 16:15
19 Such as I love, I rebuke and chastise. Be zealous therefore and do penance. … Scripture reference – Prv. 3:12: Heb.12:6
20 Behold, I stand at the gate and knock. If any man shall hear my voice and open to me the door, I will come in to him and will sup with him: and he with me. … Scripture reference – Lk. 22:30!; Mt. 24:33; Mk. 13,29; James 5,9
21 To him that shall overcome, I will give to sit with me in my throne: as I also have overcome and am set down with my Father in his throne. … Scripture reference – Lk. 22:30!
15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot. I would thou wert cold or hot.
16 But because thou art lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will begin to vomit thee out of my mouth.
17 Because thou sayest: I am rich and made wealthy and have need of nothing: and knowest not that thou art wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold, fire tried, that thou mayest be made rich and mayest be clothed in white garments: and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear. And anoint thy eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. … Scripture reference – 1 Pt. 1:7; Rev. 3:5!; 16:15
19 Such as I love, I rebuke and chastise. Be zealous therefore and do penance. … Scripture reference – Prv. 3:12: Heb.12:6
20 Behold, I stand at the gate and knock. If any man shall hear my voice and open to me the door, I will come in to him and will sup with him: and he with me. … Scripture reference – Lk. 22:30!; Mt. 24:33; Mk. 13,29; James 5,9
21 To him that shall overcome, I will give to sit with me in my throne: as I also have overcome and am set down with my Father in his throne. … Scripture reference – Lk. 22:30!
22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. … Scripture reference – Rev. 2:7!
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[1] -Ver. 5. I will not blot. . . out: this figure of speech a book and the blotting out is ancient; cf. Ex. 32, 32. Confess his name: an echo of Christ’s words on earth. Cf. Matt. 10, 32.
[2] -Ver. 7. Who opens and no one shuts: an affirmation of the divinity of Christ. Cf. Job
12, 14, where this power is attributed to God alone., ¬
[3] -Ver. 10. My patience: the patience that I manifested.
[4] -Ver. 14. Amen: a Hebrew word, used here as a personal name.
[2] -Ver. 7. Who opens and no one shuts: an affirmation of the divinity of Christ. Cf. Job
12, 14, where this power is attributed to God alone., ¬
[3] -Ver. 10. My patience: the patience that I manifested.
[4] -Ver. 14. Amen: a Hebrew word, used here as a personal name.
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:8!; 1:10; 1:1!
2 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:10; Dan. 7:9!
3 … Scripture reference –
4 … Scripture reference – Rev. 11:16; 3:5!; 7:9!; 19:14
5 … Scripture reference – Rev. 8:5!;1:4; 3:1; 5:6; 8:2
6 … Scripture reference – Ezek. 1:18
7 … Scripture reference – Ezek. 10:14!
8 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 6:2; Rev. 16:5; Isaiah: 6:3; Rev. 1:4, 8; 11:17
9 … Scripture reference – Dan. 4:31
10 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:14; 7:11; 11:16; 19:4
11 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:12; 7:12!; 19:1; Eph. 3:9!; Heb. 3:4
2 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:10; Dan. 7:9!
3 … Scripture reference –
4 … Scripture reference – Rev. 11:16; 3:5!; 7:9!; 19:14
5 … Scripture reference – Rev. 8:5!;1:4; 3:1; 5:6; 8:2
6 … Scripture reference – Ezek. 1:18
7 … Scripture reference – Ezek. 10:14!
8 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 6:2; Rev. 16:5; Isaiah: 6:3; Rev. 1:4, 8; 11:17
9 … Scripture reference – Dan. 4:31
10 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:14; 7:11; 11:16; 19:4
11 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:12; 7:12!; 19:1; Eph. 3:9!; Heb. 3:4
II: THE SEVEN SEALS
l. Preparatory Vision
l. Preparatory Vision
The Court of Heaven
Rv:4:
1 ¶ After these things I looked, and behold a door was opened in heaven, and the first voice [l] which I heard, as it were, of a trumpet speaking with me, said: Come up hither, and I will shew thee the things which must be done hereafter. … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:8!; 1:10; 1:1
2 And immediately I was in the spirit. [2] And behold, there was a throne set in heaven, and upon the throne one sitting. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:10; Dan. 7:9!
3 And he that sat was to the sight like the jasper and the sardius [3] stone. And there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
4 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats, four and twenty ancients [4] sitting, clothed in white garments. And on their heads were crowns of gold. … Scripture reference – Rev. 11:16; 3:5!; 7:9!; 19:14
5 And from the throne proceeded lightnings and voices and thunders. And there were seven lamps burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. … Scripture reference – Rev. 8:5!;1:4; 3:1; 5:6; 8:2
6 And in the sight of the throne was, as it were, a sea of glass like to crystal: and in the midst of the throne, [5] and round about the throne, were four living creatures, full of eyes before and behind. … Scripture reference – Ezek. 1:18
7 And the first living creature was like a lion: and the second living creature like a calf: and the third living creature, having the face, as it were, of a man: and the fourth living creature was like an eagle flying. … Scripture reference – Ezek. 10:14!
8 ¶ And the four living creatures had each of them six wings: and round about and within they are full of eyes. And they rested not day and night, saying: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 6:2; Rev. 16:5; Isaiah: 6:3; Rev. 1:4, 8; 11:17
9 And when those living creatures gave glory and honour and benediction to him that sitteth on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever: … Scripture reference – Dan. 4:31
10 The four and twenty ancients fell down before him that sitteth on the throne and adored him that liveth for ever and ever and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:14; 7:11; 11:16; 19:4
11 Thou art worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honour and power. Because thou hast created all things: and for thy will they were and have been created. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:12; 7:12!; 19:1; Eph. 3:9!; Heb. 3:4
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1 ¶ After these things I looked, and behold a door was opened in heaven, and the first voice [l] which I heard, as it were, of a trumpet speaking with me, said: Come up hither, and I will shew thee the things which must be done hereafter. … Scripture reference – Rev. 3:8!; 1:10; 1:1
2 And immediately I was in the spirit. [2] And behold, there was a throne set in heaven, and upon the throne one sitting. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:10; Dan. 7:9!
3 And he that sat was to the sight like the jasper and the sardius [3] stone. And there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
4 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats, four and twenty ancients [4] sitting, clothed in white garments. And on their heads were crowns of gold. … Scripture reference – Rev. 11:16; 3:5!; 7:9!; 19:14
5 And from the throne proceeded lightnings and voices and thunders. And there were seven lamps burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. … Scripture reference – Rev. 8:5!;1:4; 3:1; 5:6; 8:2
6 And in the sight of the throne was, as it were, a sea of glass like to crystal: and in the midst of the throne, [5] and round about the throne, were four living creatures, full of eyes before and behind. … Scripture reference – Ezek. 1:18
7 And the first living creature was like a lion: and the second living creature like a calf: and the third living creature, having the face, as it were, of a man: and the fourth living creature was like an eagle flying. … Scripture reference – Ezek. 10:14!
8 ¶ And the four living creatures had each of them six wings: and round about and within they are full of eyes. And they rested not day and night, saying: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 6:2; Rev. 16:5; Isaiah: 6:3; Rev. 1:4, 8; 11:17
9 And when those living creatures gave glory and honour and benediction to him that sitteth on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever: … Scripture reference – Dan. 4:31
10 The four and twenty ancients fell down before him that sitteth on the throne and adored him that liveth for ever and ever and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:14; 7:11; 11:16; 19:4
11 Thou art worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honour and power. Because thou hast created all things: and for thy will they were and have been created. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:12; 7:12!; 19:1; Eph. 3:9!; Heb. 3:4
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[l] -Ver. 1. The former voice: the voice heard in the opening vision, I.e., in Apoc. 1, 10.
[2] -Ver. 2. In the spirit: the soul was absorbed in heavenly things, I.e., he saw with clear sight the revealed vision from Christ in Heaven.
[3] -Ver. 3. What stones are meant: Jasper is described as emerald green, but in Apoc. 21, 11 (343) it is qualified as “clear as crystal.” Sardius is ruby red. They were in the Jewish High Priest’s chestplate.
[4] -Ver. 4. Twenty four elders: these elders represent the holy ones of the Old and New Testaments.
[5] -Ver. 6. In the midst of: one creature on each of the four sides. Four living creatures: representative of animated nature. Four beings hold a primacy in the world, among animals, man; among birds, the eagle; among cattle, the bull; and among wild animals, the lion. But the covenantal meaning is given in St. Irenaeus: The Man is the Gospel of St. Matthew and is equivalent to the covenant of God with Moses in which time Christ was born. The Eagle is the Gospel of St. Mark, the Gospel of the Holy Spirit and is equivalent to the everlasting Gospel of the New Testament although of course the other three are included by St. Irenaeus and all of the Church Fathers as THE four everlasting Gospels of the New Testament. As St. Irenaeus said it is not possible that there are more or fewer than the four Gospels. The Bull is the Gospel of St. Luke and is equivalent to the covenant of God with Noah and represents therefore the Sacrifice of Christ on His Cross for the salvation of those who believe in Him. The Lion is the Gospel of St. John and is equivalent to the covenant of God with Adam, which is the promise of the Saviour to come and redeem Adam and all of the saints and raise all men to judgement. This first covenant is fulfilled during the time of the covenant of Moses by the coming of Christ by His Sacrifice on His Cross as represented by the Bull of the covenant of Noah (who sacrificed to God upon his safe delivery from the flood) and the preaching of all four Gospels, as the Gospel of Christ by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, is represented by the Eagle typifying the Gospel of St. Mark; for in St. Mark’s Gospel he begins and ends with the Holy Spirit (see: Mark 1and Mark 16 directly below)
[2] -Ver. 2. In the spirit: the soul was absorbed in heavenly things, I.e., he saw with clear sight the revealed vision from Christ in Heaven.
[3] -Ver. 3. What stones are meant: Jasper is described as emerald green, but in Apoc. 21, 11 (343) it is qualified as “clear as crystal.” Sardius is ruby red. They were in the Jewish High Priest’s chestplate.
[4] -Ver. 4. Twenty four elders: these elders represent the holy ones of the Old and New Testaments.
[5] -Ver. 6. In the midst of: one creature on each of the four sides. Four living creatures: representative of animated nature. Four beings hold a primacy in the world, among animals, man; among birds, the eagle; among cattle, the bull; and among wild animals, the lion. But the covenantal meaning is given in St. Irenaeus: The Man is the Gospel of St. Matthew and is equivalent to the covenant of God with Moses in which time Christ was born. The Eagle is the Gospel of St. Mark, the Gospel of the Holy Spirit and is equivalent to the everlasting Gospel of the New Testament although of course the other three are included by St. Irenaeus and all of the Church Fathers as THE four everlasting Gospels of the New Testament. As St. Irenaeus said it is not possible that there are more or fewer than the four Gospels. The Bull is the Gospel of St. Luke and is equivalent to the covenant of God with Noah and represents therefore the Sacrifice of Christ on His Cross for the salvation of those who believe in Him. The Lion is the Gospel of St. John and is equivalent to the covenant of God with Adam, which is the promise of the Saviour to come and redeem Adam and all of the saints and raise all men to judgement. This first covenant is fulfilled during the time of the covenant of Moses by the coming of Christ by His Sacrifice on His Cross as represented by the Bull of the covenant of Noah (who sacrificed to God upon his safe delivery from the flood) and the preaching of all four Gospels, as the Gospel of Christ by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, is represented by the Eagle typifying the Gospel of St. Mark; for in St. Mark’s Gospel he begins and ends with the Holy Spirit (see: Mark 1and Mark 16 directly below)
Mk:1:
1 ¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
8 I (St. John the Baptist) have baptized you with water: but He (Jesus Christ) shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
9 ¶ And it came to pass, in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in Jordan.
10 And forthwith coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens open and the Spirit as a dove descending and remaining on him.
11 And there came a voice from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
12 And immediately the Spirit drove him out into the desert.
1 ¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
8 I (St. John the Baptist) have baptized you with water: but He (Jesus Christ) shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
9 ¶ And it came to pass, in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in Jordan.
10 And forthwith coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens open and the Spirit as a dove descending and remaining on him.
11 And there came a voice from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
12 And immediately the Spirit drove him out into the desert.
Mk:16:
6 … Be not affrighted. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen: he is not here. Behold the place where they laid him.
15 And He (Jesus Christ) said to them: Go ye into the whole world and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall he condemned.
19 ¶ And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God.
20 But they going forth preached every where: the Lord working withal, and confirming the word with signs that followed. (by the power of the Holy Spirit who is given to those who believe in Jesus Christ, although as St. Paul and St. Peter point out with different gifts to each but always the Holy Spirit from the Father through the Son Jesus Christ. See: Rom:8:16; Gal:3:5; 1Cor:12:1 – 12; 1Pt. 1:2 and 2Pt. 1:1 – 8 [in 2Pt. 1:3 “the divine power” is “theias dunameoos” in Greek – the Holy Spirit proceeding from God the Father only through the Mediatorship of the Son Jesus Christ]).
6 … Be not affrighted. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen: he is not here. Behold the place where they laid him.
15 And He (Jesus Christ) said to them: Go ye into the whole world and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall he condemned.
19 ¶ And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God.
20 But they going forth preached every where: the Lord working withal, and confirming the word with signs that followed. (by the power of the Holy Spirit who is given to those who believe in Jesus Christ, although as St. Paul and St. Peter point out with different gifts to each but always the Holy Spirit from the Father through the Son Jesus Christ. See: Rom:8:16; Gal:3:5; 1Cor:12:1 – 12; 1Pt. 1:2 and 2Pt. 1:1 – 8 [in 2Pt. 1:3 “the divine power” is “theias dunameoos” in Greek – the Holy Spirit proceeding from God the Father only through the Mediatorship of the Son Jesus Christ]).
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:7; Ezek. 2:9
2 … Scripture reference – Rev. 10:1; 5:9
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:13
4 … Scripture reference –
5 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:2!
6 … Scripture reference – Rev. 7:17; 5:12; 13:8; 3:1; 4:5!
7 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:1
8 … Scripture reference – Rev. 8:3
9 … Scripture reference – Rev. 14:3; Ps. 97:1!; Rev. 5:2!; 14:4;7:9
10 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:6!; 20:6!
11 … Scripture reference –
12 … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:1!; 5:6; 13:8; 4:11; 7:12
13 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:3; Phil.: 2:10; Rev. 7:10!; 1Pt. 4:11!
14 … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:4; 4:10!
2 … Scripture reference – Rev. 10:1; 5:9
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:13
4 … Scripture reference –
5 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:2!
6 … Scripture reference – Rev. 7:17; 5:12; 13:8; 3:1; 4:5!
7 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:1
8 … Scripture reference – Rev. 8:3
9 … Scripture reference – Rev. 14:3; Ps. 97:1!; Rev. 5:2!; 14:4;7:9
10 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:6!; 20:6!
11 … Scripture reference –
12 … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:1!; 5:6; 13:8; 4:11; 7:12
13 … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:3; Phil.: 2:10; Rev. 7:10!; 1Pt. 4:11!
14 … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:4; 4:10!
The Scroll and the Lamb
Rv:5:
1 ¶ And I saw, in the right hand of him that sat on the throne, a book, [1] written within and without, sealed with seven seals. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:7; Ezek. 2:9
2 And I saw a strong angel, proclaiming with a loud voice: Who is worthy to open the book and to loose the seals thereof? … Scripture reference – Rev. 10:1; 5:9
3 And no man was able, neither in heaven nor on earth nor under the earth, to open the book, nor to look on it. [2] … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:13
4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open the book, nor to see it.
5 And one of the ancients said to me: Weep not: behold the lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, [3] hath prevailed to open the book and to loose the seven seals thereof. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:2!
6 ¶ And I saw: and behold in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures and in the midst of the ancients, a Lamb standing, as it were slain, having seven horns and seven eyes: which are the seven Spirits of God, sent forth into all the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev. 7:17; 5:12; 13:8; 3:1; 4:5!
7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat on the throne. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:1
8 And when he had opened the book [4] , the four living creatures and the four and twenty ancients fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps and golden vials full of odours [fragrances pleasing to God almighty], which are the prayers of saints. … Scripture reference – Rev. 8:3
1 ¶ And I saw, in the right hand of him that sat on the throne, a book, [1] written within and without, sealed with seven seals. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:7; Ezek. 2:9
2 And I saw a strong angel, proclaiming with a loud voice: Who is worthy to open the book and to loose the seals thereof? … Scripture reference – Rev. 10:1; 5:9
3 And no man was able, neither in heaven nor on earth nor under the earth, to open the book, nor to look on it. [2] … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:13
4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open the book, nor to see it.
5 And one of the ancients said to me: Weep not: behold the lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, [3] hath prevailed to open the book and to loose the seven seals thereof. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:2!
6 ¶ And I saw: and behold in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures and in the midst of the ancients, a Lamb standing, as it were slain, having seven horns and seven eyes: which are the seven Spirits of God, sent forth into all the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev. 7:17; 5:12; 13:8; 3:1; 4:5!
7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat on the throne. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:1
8 And when he had opened the book [4] , the four living creatures and the four and twenty ancients fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps and golden vials full of odours [fragrances pleasing to God almighty], which are the prayers of saints. … Scripture reference – Rev. 8:3
The Three Songs of Praise
9 And they sung a new canticle, saying: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to take the book and to open the seals thereof: because thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to God, in thy blood, out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation: … Scripture reference – Rev. 14:3; Ps. 97:1!; Rev. 5:2!; 14:4;7:9
10 And hast made us to our God a kingdom and priests, and we shall reign on the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:6!; 20:6!
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the living creatures and the ancients (and the number of them was thousands of thousands),
12 Saying with a loud voice: The Lamb that was slain is worthy to receive power and divinity [5] and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and benediction. … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:1!; 5:6; 13:8; 4:11; 7:12
13 And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard all saying: To him that sitteth on the throne and to the Lamb, benediction and honour and glory and power, for ever and ever. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:3; Phil.: 2:10; Rev. 7:10!; 1Pt. 4:11!
14 And the four living creatures said: Amen. And the four and twenty ancients fell down on their faces and adored him that liveth for ever and ever. … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:4; 4:10!
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10 And hast made us to our God a kingdom and priests, and we shall reign on the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:6!; 20:6!
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the living creatures and the ancients (and the number of them was thousands of thousands),
12 Saying with a loud voice: The Lamb that was slain is worthy to receive power and divinity [5] and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and benediction. … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:1!; 5:6; 13:8; 4:11; 7:12
13 And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard all saying: To him that sitteth on the throne and to the Lamb, benediction and honour and glory and power, for ever and ever. … Scripture reference – Rev. 5:3; Phil.: 2:10; Rev. 7:10!; 1Pt. 4:11!
14 And the four living creatures said: Amen. And the four and twenty ancients fell down on their faces and adored him that liveth for ever and ever. … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:4; 4:10!
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[1] -Ver. 1. Scroll (Heb.: megilloth): the ancient form of the book was a volume or a roll, and this particular roll was written on the inside and on the outside meaning that the message was inviolable and will take place.
[2] –Ver. 3. Look thereon: to examine it and see what it contained.
[3] -Ver. 5. Root of David: the lion is also the symbol of the royal house of David. Christ comes of the seed of David and the prophets described Him as the branch that would spring from the ancient stock. Cf. Isa. 11:1.
[4] -Ver. 8. The Greek text reads, “when he
had taken the scroll.”
[5] -Ver. 12. Divinity: the Greek text reads “wealth.” But it means the wealth of the riches in Christ that St. Paul tells us is the eternal life promised us by Jesus Christ Himself and only in Him. See Eph. 3:8, the word in Greek is the same: ploutos, plouton. It is the adoption unto life eternal that the saints alone have.
[2] –Ver. 3. Look thereon: to examine it and see what it contained.
[3] -Ver. 5. Root of David: the lion is also the symbol of the royal house of David. Christ comes of the seed of David and the prophets described Him as the branch that would spring from the ancient stock. Cf. Isa. 11:1.
[4] -Ver. 8. The Greek text reads, “when he
had taken the scroll.”
[5] -Ver. 12. Divinity: the Greek text reads “wealth.” But it means the wealth of the riches in Christ that St. Paul tells us is the eternal life promised us by Jesus Christ Himself and only in Him. See Eph. 3:8, the word in Greek is the same: ploutos, plouton. It is the adoption unto life eternal that the saints alone have.
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 3:5; 6:7, 9, 12, 8:1
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:11; Zach. 6:3!
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:1!
4 … Scripture reference – Zach.: 6:2![from there go to Zach.1:8]
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.:6:1!; Zach. 6:2
6 … Scripture reference –
7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:1!
8 … Scripture reference – Zach.: 6:3!
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.:6:1!; 1:2, 9; 20:4
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.:3:7; 19;:2!
11 … Scripture reference – Rev.:3:5!; IV Esr. 2:39;
12 … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:29!; Mk. 13:24, 25: Rev.: 6:1!; 16:18; Isaiah: 34:4!; Rev.: 16:20
13 … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:29!; Mk. 13:24, 25
14 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 34:4!; Rev.: 16:20
15 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 2:19; Rev.: 19:18
16 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 2:19; Hosea 10:8; Lk. 23:30
17 … Scripture reference – Joel 2:11
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:11; Zach. 6:3!
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:1!
4 … Scripture reference – Zach.: 6:2![from there go to Zach.1:8]
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.:6:1!; Zach. 6:2
6 … Scripture reference –
7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:1!
8 … Scripture reference – Zach.: 6:3!
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.:6:1!; 1:2, 9; 20:4
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.:3:7; 19;:2!
11 … Scripture reference – Rev.:3:5!; IV Esr. 2:39;
12 … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:29!; Mk. 13:24, 25: Rev.: 6:1!; 16:18; Isaiah: 34:4!; Rev.: 16:20
13 … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:29!; Mk. 13:24, 25
14 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 34:4!; Rev.: 16:20
15 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 2:19; Rev.: 19:18
16 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 2:19; Hosea 10:8; Lk. 23:30
17 … Scripture reference – Joel 2:11
2. The Breaking of the First Six Seals
War
Rv:6:
1 ¶ And I saw that the Lamb had opened [1] one of the seven seals: and I heard one of the four living creatures, as it were the voice of thunder, saying: Come and see. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 3:5; 6:7, 9, 12, 8:1
2 And I saw: and behold a white horse, [2] and he that sat on him had a bow, and there was a crown given him, and he went forth conquering that he might conquer. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:11; Zach. 6:3!
1 ¶ And I saw that the Lamb had opened [1] one of the seven seals: and I heard one of the four living creatures, as it were the voice of thunder, saying: Come and see. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 3:5; 6:7, 9, 12, 8:1
2 And I saw: and behold a white horse, [2] and he that sat on him had a bow, and there was a crown given him, and he went forth conquering that he might conquer. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:11; Zach. 6:3!
Strife
3 ¶ And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying: Come and see. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:1!
4 And there went out another horse that was red. [3] And to him that sat thereon, it was given that he should take peace from the earth: and that they should kill one another. And a great sword was given to him. … Scripture reference – Zach.: 6:2![from there go to Zach.1:8]
4 And there went out another horse that was red. [3] And to him that sat thereon, it was given that he should take peace from the earth: and that they should kill one another. And a great sword was given to him. … Scripture reference – Zach.: 6:2![from there go to Zach.1:8]
Death
5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying: Come and see. And behold a black horse. [4] And he that sat on him had a pair of scales in his hand. … Scripture reference – Rev.:6:1!; Zach. 6:2
6 And I heard, as it were a voice in the midst of the four living creatures, saying: Two pounds of wheat for a penny, [5] and thrice two pounds of barley for a penny: and see thou hurt not the wine and the oil.
6 And I heard, as it were a voice in the midst of the four living creatures, saying: Two pounds of wheat for a penny, [5] and thrice two pounds of barley for a penny: and see thou hurt not the wine and the oil.
Hell
7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying: Come and see. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:1!
8 And behold a pale horse: [6] and he that sat upon him, his name was Death. And hell followed him. And power was given to him over the four parts of the earth, to kill with sword, with famine and with death and with the beasts of the earth. … Scripture reference – Zach.: 6:3!
8 And behold a pale horse: [6] and he that sat upon him, his name was Death. And hell followed him. And power was given to him over the four parts of the earth, to kill with sword, with famine and with death and with the beasts of the earth. … Scripture reference – Zach.: 6:3!
The Martyrs
9 ¶ And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. [7] … Scripture reference – Rev.:6:1!; 1:2, 9; 20:4
10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying: How long, O Lord (Holy and True), dost thou not judge and revenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? … Scripture reference – Rev.:3:7; 19;:2!
11 And white robes were given to every one of them one; And it was said to them that they should rest for a little time till their fellow servants and their brethren, who are to be slain even as they, should be filled up. … Scripture reference – Rev.:3:5!; IV Esr. 2:39;
10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying: How long, O Lord (Holy and True), dost thou not judge and revenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? … Scripture reference – Rev.:3:7; 19;:2!
11 And white robes were given to every one of them one; And it was said to them that they should rest for a little time till their fellow servants and their brethren, who are to be slain even as they, should be filled up. … Scripture reference – Rev.:3:5!; IV Esr. 2:39;
Signs on Earth and in Heaven
12 And I saw, when he had opened the sixth seal: and behold there was a great earthquake. And the sun became black as sackcloth of hair: and the whole moon became as blood. … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:29!; Mk. 13:24, 25: Rev.: 6:1!; 16:18; Isaiah: 34:4!; Rev.: 16:20
13 And the stars from heaven fell upon the earth, as the fig tree casteth its green figs when it is shaken by a great wind. … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:29!; Mk. 13:24, 25
14 And the heaven departed as a book folded up. And every mountain, and the islands, were moved out of their places. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 34:4!; Rev.: 16:20
15 And the kings of the earth and the princes and tribunes and the rich and the strong and every bondman and every freeman hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of mountains: … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 2:19; Rev.: 19:18
16 And they say to the mountains and the rocks: Fall upon us and hide us from the face of him that sitteth upon the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb. [8] … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 2:19; Hosea 10:8; Lk. 23:30
17 For the great day of their wrath is come. And who shall be able to stand? … Scripture reference – Joel 2:11
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13 And the stars from heaven fell upon the earth, as the fig tree casteth its green figs when it is shaken by a great wind. … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:29!; Mk. 13:24, 25
14 And the heaven departed as a book folded up. And every mountain, and the islands, were moved out of their places. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 34:4!; Rev.: 16:20
15 And the kings of the earth and the princes and tribunes and the rich and the strong and every bondman and every freeman hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of mountains: … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 2:19; Rev.: 19:18
16 And they say to the mountains and the rocks: Fall upon us and hide us from the face of him that sitteth upon the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb. [8] … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 2:19; Hosea 10:8; Lk. 23:30
17 For the great day of their wrath is come. And who shall be able to stand? … Scripture reference – Joel 2:11
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[1] -Ver. 1. The Greek text reads, “when the Lamb had opened.”
[2] -Ver. 2. White horse: this is the horseman of war, for it is Christ Himself Who sends even those (like Titus in 70 A.D against apostate Jerusalem) who don’t acknowledge that it is Him, Christ, Who sends them for vengeance. With the bow, symbolizes the judgement of God upon the apostates, and most emphatically Christ and the victory of His word over the apostates; Cf. Apoc. 19, 11-13 (341).
[3] -Ver. 4. Red one: this horse symbolizes the strife of the infidels against Christ and His faithful (Infidels: especially Judaizing apostate Communist Zionists with all their henchmen including the Nazis) thinking they will overcome Christ and His followers thereby. They will not!!!
[4] -Ver. 5. Black horse: symbolizing death. Ultimately the eternal death of the infidels.
[5] -Ver. 6. A measure of wheat for a denarius: a famine price. For instance “fifty dollars for a five-cent loaf of bread” would indicate, the prices signified. Do not harm the wine and the oil: these are not, like bread necessary for life. In short famine which is visited by the infidels upon Christians to the utter destruction of the infidels, even in this life, by Jesus Christ Himself. One example, of very many, is the great famine caused by the Jew, Joseph Stalin dictator of Communist Russia in the 1930’s, to destroy the Christians in Russia then by death by famine, which only destroyed him and his followers ultimately. There still are Communist Zionists in Russia and Red China who control the governments there, manipulated by the Zionists in false modern “Israel” (2006 A.D.), and actively seek the overthrow of Christ with their Antichrist activities. These all will also utterly fail.
[6] -Ver. 8. A pale green horse: Note in the text “with sword, with famine and with death and with the beasts of the earth” describes siege warfare of the Antichrist against Christians who will not bow the knee to satan. These are the gates of hell, which will not prevail over the Church. See: Mt:16:18:
And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Those who confess Christ and will not bow the knee to baal, that is to satan, to satan’s antichrist, will be preserved by Christ unto life eternal in Christ.
[7] -Ver. 9 – 11 The Martyrdom of the Christians who will not worship the Antichrist
[8] -Ver. 12 – 17 The vengeance of the Lamb, upon those who persecute His followers; His followers who are martyrs rather than succumb to the Antichrist. See: 2Thes:1:7, 8:
And to you who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with the angels of his power:
In a flame of fire, giving vengeance to them who know not God and who obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. (DRV)
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[2] -Ver. 2. White horse: this is the horseman of war, for it is Christ Himself Who sends even those (like Titus in 70 A.D against apostate Jerusalem) who don’t acknowledge that it is Him, Christ, Who sends them for vengeance. With the bow, symbolizes the judgement of God upon the apostates, and most emphatically Christ and the victory of His word over the apostates; Cf. Apoc. 19, 11-13 (341).
[3] -Ver. 4. Red one: this horse symbolizes the strife of the infidels against Christ and His faithful (Infidels: especially Judaizing apostate Communist Zionists with all their henchmen including the Nazis) thinking they will overcome Christ and His followers thereby. They will not!!!
[4] -Ver. 5. Black horse: symbolizing death. Ultimately the eternal death of the infidels.
[5] -Ver. 6. A measure of wheat for a denarius: a famine price. For instance “fifty dollars for a five-cent loaf of bread” would indicate, the prices signified. Do not harm the wine and the oil: these are not, like bread necessary for life. In short famine which is visited by the infidels upon Christians to the utter destruction of the infidels, even in this life, by Jesus Christ Himself. One example, of very many, is the great famine caused by the Jew, Joseph Stalin dictator of Communist Russia in the 1930’s, to destroy the Christians in Russia then by death by famine, which only destroyed him and his followers ultimately. There still are Communist Zionists in Russia and Red China who control the governments there, manipulated by the Zionists in false modern “Israel” (2006 A.D.), and actively seek the overthrow of Christ with their Antichrist activities. These all will also utterly fail.
[6] -Ver. 8. A pale green horse: Note in the text “with sword, with famine and with death and with the beasts of the earth” describes siege warfare of the Antichrist against Christians who will not bow the knee to satan. These are the gates of hell, which will not prevail over the Church. See: Mt:16:18:
And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Those who confess Christ and will not bow the knee to baal, that is to satan, to satan’s antichrist, will be preserved by Christ unto life eternal in Christ.
[7] -Ver. 9 – 11 The Martyrdom of the Christians who will not worship the Antichrist
[8] -Ver. 12 – 17 The vengeance of the Lamb, upon those who persecute His followers; His followers who are martyrs rather than succumb to the Antichrist. See: 2Thes:1:7, 8:
And to you who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with the angels of his power:
In a flame of fire, giving vengeance to them who know not God and who obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. (DRV)
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:4
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3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:4; Ezek. 9:4; IV Esr. 6:5
4 … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 2:38
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9 … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 2:42; Rev.: 5:9; 7:13; 4:4
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:13; 19:1!; 19:4; 21:5; Ps. 46:9
11 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:10
12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:11; 5:12; III Esr. 4:59
13 … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 2:44; Rev.: 7:9!
14 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 37:3; Rev.: 22:14; Gn.: 49:11
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:3!; Jn.: 1:14
16 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 49:10!
17 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 49:10!; Rev.: 5:6; Ps.: 22:2; Rev.: 21:4; Isaiah: 25:8
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3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:4; Ezek. 9:4; IV Esr. 6:5
4 … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 2:38
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9 … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 2:42; Rev.: 5:9; 7:13; 4:4
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:13; 19:1!; 19:4; 21:5; Ps. 46:9
11 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:10
12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:11; 5:12; III Esr. 4:59
13 … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 2:44; Rev.: 7:9!
14 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 37:3; Rev.: 22:14; Gn.: 49:11
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:3!; Jn.: 1:14
16 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 49:10!
17 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 49:10!; Rev.: 5:6; Ps.: 22:2; Rev.: 21:4; Isaiah: 25:8
Sealing of the Spiritual Israel
Rv:7:
1 ¶ After these things, I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that they should not blow upon the earth nor upon the sea nor on any tree. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:4
2 And I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, having the sign of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,
3 Saying: Hurt not the earth nor the sea nor the trees, till we sign the servants of our God in their foreheads. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:4; Ezek. 9:4; IV Esr. 6:5
4 And I heard the number of them that were signed. An hundred forty-four thousand [1] were signed, of every tribe of the children of Israel. … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 2:38
5 Of the tribe of Juda, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Ruben, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Gad, twelve thousand signed:
6 Of the tribe of Aser, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Nephthali, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Manasses, twelve thousand signed:
7 Of the tribe of Simeon, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Levi, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Issachar, twelve thousand signed:
8 Of the tribe of Zabulon, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Joseph, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand signed.
1 ¶ After these things, I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that they should not blow upon the earth nor upon the sea nor on any tree. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:4
2 And I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, having the sign of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,
3 Saying: Hurt not the earth nor the sea nor the trees, till we sign the servants of our God in their foreheads. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:4; Ezek. 9:4; IV Esr. 6:5
4 And I heard the number of them that were signed. An hundred forty-four thousand [1] were signed, of every tribe of the children of Israel. … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 2:38
5 Of the tribe of Juda, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Ruben, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Gad, twelve thousand signed:
6 Of the tribe of Aser, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Nephthali, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Manasses, twelve thousand signed:
7 Of the tribe of Simeon, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Levi, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Issachar, twelve thousand signed:
8 Of the tribe of Zabulon, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Joseph, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand signed.
Blessedness of the Sealed
9 After this, I saw a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and in sight of the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands. … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 2:42; Rev.: 5:9; 7:13; 4:4
10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying: Salvation to our God, who sitteth upon the throne and to the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:13; 19:1!; 19:4; 21:5; Ps. 46:9
11 And all the angels stood round about the throne and the ancients and the four living creatures. And they fell down before the throne upon their faces and adored God, … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:10
12 Saying: Amen. Benediction and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving, honour and power and strength, to our God, for ever and ever. Amen. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:11; 5:12; III Esr. 4:59
10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying: Salvation to our God, who sitteth upon the throne and to the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:13; 19:1!; 19:4; 21:5; Ps. 46:9
11 And all the angels stood round about the throne and the ancients and the four living creatures. And they fell down before the throne upon their faces and adored God, … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:10
12 Saying: Amen. Benediction and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving, honour and power and strength, to our God, for ever and ever. Amen. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:11; 5:12; III Esr. 4:59
The Seventh Seal
13 ¶ And one of the ancients answered and said to me: These that are clothed in white robes, who are they? And whence came they? … Scripture reference … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 2:44; Rev.: 7:9!
14 And I said to him: My Lord, thou knowest. And he said to me: These are they who are come out of great tribulation and have washed their robes and have made them white in the blood of the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 37:3; Rev.: 22:14; Gn.: 49:11
15 Therefore, they are before the throne of God: and they serve him day and night in his temple. And he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell over them. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:3!; Jn.: 1:14
16 They shall no more hunger nor thirst: neither shall the sun fall on them, nor any heat … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 49:10!
17 For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne, shall rule them and shall lead them to the fountains of the waters of life: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 49:10!; Rev.: 5:6; Ps.: 22:2; Rev.: 21:4; Isaiah: 25:8
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14 And I said to him: My Lord, thou knowest. And he said to me: These are they who are come out of great tribulation and have washed their robes and have made them white in the blood of the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 37:3; Rev.: 22:14; Gn.: 49:11
15 Therefore, they are before the throne of God: and they serve him day and night in his temple. And he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell over them. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:3!; Jn.: 1:14
16 They shall no more hunger nor thirst: neither shall the sun fall on them, nor any heat … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 49:10!
17 For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne, shall rule them and shall lead them to the fountains of the waters of life: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 49:10!; Rev.: 5:6; Ps.: 22:2; Rev.: 21:4; Isaiah: 25:8
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[1] -Ver. 4. A hundred and forty-four thousand, a symbolical number which signifies a great multitude, I.e., all the foreknown, and therefore given the grace, in their confession of Christ, to life eternal. In the enumeration of the twelve tribes Ephraim is replaced by Joseph, and Dan is not mentioned at all, for .the “Antichrist is to-come out of Dan” according to the Church Fathers.
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:1!
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:5!
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.:5:8
4 … Scripture reference – Ps.: 140:2
5 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 10:2; 4:5; 11:19: 16:18!
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7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:8, 10, 12; 9:1, 13; 11:15
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!
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10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!; 9:1; Isaiah: 14:12
11 … Scripture reference –
12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!
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2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:5!
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.:5:8
4 … Scripture reference – Ps.: 140:2
5 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 10:2; 4:5; 11:19: 16:18!
6 … Scripture reference –
7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:8, 10, 12; 9:1, 13; 11:15
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!
9 … Scripture reference –
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!; 9:1; Isaiah: 14:12
11 … Scripture reference –
12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!
13 … Scripture reference –
Rv:8:
1 ¶ And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence [1] in heaven, as it were for half an hour. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:1!
1 ¶ And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence [1] in heaven, as it were for half an hour. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:1!
III: THE SEVEN TRUMPETS
1. The Preparatory Vision
2 And I saw seven angels standing in the presence of God: and there were given to them seven trumpets. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:5!
3 And another angel came and stood before the altar, having a golden censer: and there was given to him much incense, that he should offer of the prayers of all saints, upon the golden altar which is before the throne of God. … Scripture reference – Rev.:5:8
4 And the smoke of the incense of the prayers of the saints ascended up before God from the hand of the angel. … Scripture reference – Ps.: 140:2
5 And the angel took the censer and filled it with the fire of the altar and cast it on the earth: and there were thunders and voices and lightnings and a great earthquake. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 10:2; 4:5; 11:19: 16:18!
6 And the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound the trumpet.
3 And another angel came and stood before the altar, having a golden censer: and there was given to him much incense, that he should offer of the prayers of all saints, upon the golden altar which is before the throne of God. … Scripture reference – Rev.:5:8
4 And the smoke of the incense of the prayers of the saints ascended up before God from the hand of the angel. … Scripture reference – Ps.: 140:2
5 And the angel took the censer and filled it with the fire of the altar and cast it on the earth: and there were thunders and voices and lightnings and a great earthquake. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 10:2; 4:5; 11:19: 16:18!
6 And the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound the trumpet.
2. The First Six Trumpets
The First Four Trumpets
7 ¶ And the first angel sounded the trumpet: [2] and there followed hail and fire, mingled with blood: and it was cast on the earth. And the third part of the earth was burnt up: and the third part of the trees was burnt up: and all green grass was burnt up. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:8, 10, 12; 9:1, 13; 11:15
8 And the second angel sounded the trumpet: and, as it were, a great mountain, burning with fire, was cast into the sea. And the third part of the sea became blood. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!
9 And the third part of those creatures died which had life in the sea: and the third part of the ships was destroyed.
10 And the third angel sounded the trumpet: and a great star fell from heaven, burning as it were a torch. And it fell on the third part of the rivers and upon the fountains of waters: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!; 9:1; Isaiah: 14:12
11 And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And the third part of the waters became wormwood. And many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.
12 And the fourth angel sounded the trumpet: and the third part of the sun was smitten, [3] and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars, so that the third part of them was darkened. And the day did not shine for a third part of it: and the night in like manner. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!
8 And the second angel sounded the trumpet: and, as it were, a great mountain, burning with fire, was cast into the sea. And the third part of the sea became blood. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!
9 And the third part of those creatures died which had life in the sea: and the third part of the ships was destroyed.
10 And the third angel sounded the trumpet: and a great star fell from heaven, burning as it were a torch. And it fell on the third part of the rivers and upon the fountains of waters: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!; 9:1; Isaiah: 14:12
11 And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And the third part of the waters became wormwood. And many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.
12 And the fourth angel sounded the trumpet: and the third part of the sun was smitten, [3] and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars, so that the third part of them was darkened. And the day did not shine for a third part of it: and the night in like manner. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!
The Three Woes
13 And I beheld: and heard the voice of one eagle flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice: Woe, Woe, Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, by reason of the rest of the voices of the three angels, who are yet to sound the trumpet!
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[1] -Ver. 1. Silence: the cries and groans of the earth and even the doxologies of heaven are hushed. This is not a symbol or a prophecy, but a true vision from God in heaven, as are all of the visions of the Apocalypse, and a preparation for what follows.
[2] -Ver. 7. The prohibition of Apoc. 7, 1 is retracted.
[3] -Ver. 12 The light of the heavenly bodies was reduced by one
third its brightness.
[2] -Ver. 7. The prohibition of Apoc. 7, 1 is retracted.
[3] -Ver. 12 The light of the heavenly bodies was reduced by one
third its brightness.
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7, 10!; 20:1
2 … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 7:36; Gn.: 19:28
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4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 7:1, 3!; Ezek.: 9:6
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6 … Scripture reference – Job: 3:2
7 … Scripture reference – Joel: 2:4
8 … Scripture reference – Joel: 1:6
9 … Scripture reference – Joel: 2:5
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:19
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12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:14
13 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!
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19 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:10
20 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:21; 16:9;Dan.: 5:23
21 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:21; 16:11
2 … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 7:36; Gn.: 19:28
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4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 7:1, 3!; Ezek.: 9:6
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6 … Scripture reference – Job: 3:2
7 … Scripture reference – Joel: 2:4
8 … Scripture reference – Joel: 1:6
9 … Scripture reference – Joel: 2:5
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:19
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12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:14
13 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!
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19 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:10
20 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:21; 16:9;Dan.: 5:23
21 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:21; 16:11
The Fifth Trumpet
Rv:9:
1 ¶ And the fifth angel sounded the trumpet: and I saw a star [1] fall from heaven upon the earth. And there was given to him the key of the bottomless pit. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7, 10!; 20:1
2 And he opened the bottomless pit: and the smoke of the pit arose, as the smoke of a great furnace. And the sun and the air were darkened with the smoke of the pit. … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 7:36; Gn.: 19:28
3 And from the smoke of the pit there came out locusts upon the earth. And power was given to them, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
4 And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth nor any green thing nor any tree: but only the men who have not the sign of God on their foreheads. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 7:1, 3!; Ezek.: 9:6
5 And it was given unto them that they should not kill them: but that they should torment them five months. [2] And their torment was as the torment of a scorpion when he striketh a man.
6 And in those days, men shall seek death and shall not find it. And they shall desire to die: and death shall fly from them. … Scripture reference – Job: 3:2
7 And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle. And on their heads were, as it were, crowns like gold: and their faces were as the faces of men. … Scripture reference – Joel: 2:4
8 And they had hair as the hair of women: and their teeth were as lions. … Scripture reference – Joel: 1:6
9 And they had breastplates as breastplates of iron: and the noise of their wings was as the noise of chariots and many horses running to battle. … Scripture reference – Joel: 2:5
10 And they had tails like to scorpions: and there were stings in their tails. And their power was to hurt men, five months. And they had over them … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:19
11 A king, the angel of the bottomless pit (whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon [3] and in Greek Apollyon, in Latin Exterminans).
12 One woe is past: and behold there come yet two woes more hereafter. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:14
1 ¶ And the fifth angel sounded the trumpet: and I saw a star [1] fall from heaven upon the earth. And there was given to him the key of the bottomless pit. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7, 10!; 20:1
2 And he opened the bottomless pit: and the smoke of the pit arose, as the smoke of a great furnace. And the sun and the air were darkened with the smoke of the pit. … Scripture reference – IV Esr.: 7:36; Gn.: 19:28
3 And from the smoke of the pit there came out locusts upon the earth. And power was given to them, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
4 And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth nor any green thing nor any tree: but only the men who have not the sign of God on their foreheads. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 7:1, 3!; Ezek.: 9:6
5 And it was given unto them that they should not kill them: but that they should torment them five months. [2] And their torment was as the torment of a scorpion when he striketh a man.
6 And in those days, men shall seek death and shall not find it. And they shall desire to die: and death shall fly from them. … Scripture reference – Job: 3:2
7 And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle. And on their heads were, as it were, crowns like gold: and their faces were as the faces of men. … Scripture reference – Joel: 2:4
8 And they had hair as the hair of women: and their teeth were as lions. … Scripture reference – Joel: 1:6
9 And they had breastplates as breastplates of iron: and the noise of their wings was as the noise of chariots and many horses running to battle. … Scripture reference – Joel: 2:5
10 And they had tails like to scorpions: and there were stings in their tails. And their power was to hurt men, five months. And they had over them … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:19
11 A king, the angel of the bottomless pit (whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon [3] and in Greek Apollyon, in Latin Exterminans).
12 One woe is past: and behold there come yet two woes more hereafter. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:14
The Sixth Trumpet
13 ¶ And the sixth angel sounded the trumpet: and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before the eyes of God, … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!
14 Saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet: Loose the four angels who are bound in the great river Euphrates.
15 And the four angels were loosed, who were prepared for an hour, [4] and a day, and a month, and a year: for to kill the third part of men.
16 And the number of the army of horsemen was twenty thousand times ten thousand. And I heard the number of them.
17 And thus [5] I saw the horses in the vision. And they that sat on them had breastplates of fire and of hyacinth and of brimstone. And the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions: and from their mouths proceeded fire and smoke and brimstone.
18 And by these three plagues was slain the third part of men, by the fire and by the smoke and by the brimstone which issued out of their mouths.
19 For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails. For, their tails are like to serpents and have heads: and with them they hurt. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:10
20 And the rest of the men, who were not slain by these plagues, did not do penance from the works of their hands, that they should not adore devils and idols of gold and silver and brass and stone and wood, which neither can see nor hear nor walk: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:21; 16:9;Dan.: 5:23
21 Neither did they penance from their murders nor from their sorceries nor from their fornication nor from their thefts. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:21; 16:11
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14 Saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet: Loose the four angels who are bound in the great river Euphrates.
15 And the four angels were loosed, who were prepared for an hour, [4] and a day, and a month, and a year: for to kill the third part of men.
16 And the number of the army of horsemen was twenty thousand times ten thousand. And I heard the number of them.
17 And thus [5] I saw the horses in the vision. And they that sat on them had breastplates of fire and of hyacinth and of brimstone. And the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions: and from their mouths proceeded fire and smoke and brimstone.
18 And by these three plagues was slain the third part of men, by the fire and by the smoke and by the brimstone which issued out of their mouths.
19 For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails. For, their tails are like to serpents and have heads: and with them they hurt. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:10
20 And the rest of the men, who were not slain by these plagues, did not do penance from the works of their hands, that they should not adore devils and idols of gold and silver and brass and stone and wood, which neither can see nor hear nor walk: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:21; 16:9;Dan.: 5:23
21 Neither did they penance from their murders nor from their sorceries nor from their fornication nor from their thefts. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:21; 16:11
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[1] -Ver. 1. A star: Lucifer. This is confirmed by the words, the key of the bottomless pit. This key was given to the fallen star, and therefore the star is an individual.
Bottomless pit: abode of the damned with the devils and the demons.
[2] -Ver. 5. Five months: the general period of a locust plague is about five months.
[3] -Ver. 11. Abaddon: i.e., destruction. Apollyon: I.e., destroyer.
[4] -Ver. 15. Who had been kept ready for the hour: the loosing of the angels would take place at a definite period, the year, month, day and hour of which are known, in accordance with the Providence of God.
[5] -Ver. 17. The Greek text is usually punctuated to read, “I saw. . . the horses and those who sat on them. . . , having. . . ..
Bottomless pit: abode of the damned with the devils and the demons.
[2] -Ver. 5. Five months: the general period of a locust plague is about five months.
[3] -Ver. 11. Abaddon: i.e., destruction. Apollyon: I.e., destroyer.
[4] -Ver. 15. Who had been kept ready for the hour: the loosing of the angels would take place at a definite period, the year, month, day and hour of which are known, in accordance with the Providence of God.
[5] -Ver. 17. The Greek text is usually punctuated to read, “I saw. . . the horses and those who sat on them. . . , having. . . ..
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:2; 18:1; 1:16!; Mt.: 17:2!
2 … Scripture reference –
3 … Scripture reference – Hos.: 11:10!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10:8; 12:10!; Mt.: 3:17!
5 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 12:7!; Rev.: 1:18
6 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 12;7!; Rev.: 14:7; II Esr.: 9:6!; Acts: 4:24!; 14:14; Rev.: 17:24
7 … Scripture reference – Amos: 3:7; Lk.: 1:70; Rm.: 1:2!; Acts: 3:18, 21
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10: 4!, 5
9 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 3:3!
10 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 3:3!
11 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 3:4
2 … Scripture reference –
3 … Scripture reference – Hos.: 11:10!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10:8; 12:10!; Mt.: 3:17!
5 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 12:7!; Rev.: 1:18
6 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 12;7!; Rev.: 14:7; II Esr.: 9:6!; Acts: 4:24!; 14:14; Rev.: 17:24
7 … Scripture reference – Amos: 3:7; Lk.: 1:70; Rm.: 1:2!; Acts: 3:18, 21
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10: 4!, 5
9 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 3:3!
10 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 3:3!
11 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 3:4
3. An Intermediate Vision and the Seventh Trumpet
The Angel with the Little Scroll
Rv:10:
1 ¶ And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head: and his face, as the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:2; 18:1; 1:16!; Mt.: 17:2!
2 And he had in his hand a little book, open. [1] And he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot upon the earth.
3 And he cried with a loud voice as when a lion roareth. And when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices. … Scripture reference – Hos.: 11:10!
4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write. And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me: Seal up the things which the seven thunders have spoken. And write them not. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10:8; 12:10!; Mt.: 3:17!
5 And the angel whom I saw standing upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 12:7!; Rev.: 1:18
6 And he swore by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven and the things which are therein, and the earth and the things which are in it, and the sea and the things which are therein: That time shall be no longer. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 12;7!; Rev.: 14:7; II Esr.: 9:6!; Acts: 4:24!; 14:14; Rev.: 17:24
7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound the trumpet, the mystery of God shall be finished, as he hath declared by his servants the prophets. … Scripture reference – Amos: 3:7; Lk.: 1:70; Rm.: 1:2!; Acts: 3:18, 21
8 ¶ And I heard a voice from heaven, again speaking to me and saying: Go and take the book that is open, from the hand of the angel who standeth upon the sea and upon the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10: 4!, 5
9 And I went to the angel, saying unto him that he should give me the book. And he said to me: Take the book and eat it up. And it shall make thy belly bitter: but in thy mouth it shall be sweet [2] as honey. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 3:3!
10 And I took the book from the hand of the angel and ate it up: and it was in my mouth, sweet as honey. And when I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 3:3!
11 And he said to me: Thou must prophesy again to many nations and peoples and tongues and kings. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 3:4
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1 ¶ And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head: and his face, as the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:2; 18:1; 1:16!; Mt.: 17:2!
2 And he had in his hand a little book, open. [1] And he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot upon the earth.
3 And he cried with a loud voice as when a lion roareth. And when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices. … Scripture reference – Hos.: 11:10!
4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write. And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me: Seal up the things which the seven thunders have spoken. And write them not. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10:8; 12:10!; Mt.: 3:17!
5 And the angel whom I saw standing upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 12:7!; Rev.: 1:18
6 And he swore by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven and the things which are therein, and the earth and the things which are in it, and the sea and the things which are therein: That time shall be no longer. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 12;7!; Rev.: 14:7; II Esr.: 9:6!; Acts: 4:24!; 14:14; Rev.: 17:24
7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound the trumpet, the mystery of God shall be finished, as he hath declared by his servants the prophets. … Scripture reference – Amos: 3:7; Lk.: 1:70; Rm.: 1:2!; Acts: 3:18, 21
8 ¶ And I heard a voice from heaven, again speaking to me and saying: Go and take the book that is open, from the hand of the angel who standeth upon the sea and upon the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10: 4!, 5
9 And I went to the angel, saying unto him that he should give me the book. And he said to me: Take the book and eat it up. And it shall make thy belly bitter: but in thy mouth it shall be sweet [2] as honey. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 3:3!
10 And I took the book from the hand of the angel and ate it up: and it was in my mouth, sweet as honey. And when I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 3:3!
11 And he said to me: Thou must prophesy again to many nations and peoples and tongues and kings. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 3:4
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[1] -ver.2 . Little book, open (Little open scroll): three scrolls (megilloth) are associated in the Apocalypse. The first is the scroll of the course of this world determined by divine Providence, mentioned in the fifth chapter; the last is the scroll of life, mentioned in the twenty-first and twenty-second chapters. Between these two comes another scroll, the little open scroll, the ever-open scroll of God’s promises and the witness of His power.
[2] -Ver. 9f. Sweetness is succeeded by bitterness when John realizes the contents of the little scroll.
[2] -Ver. 9f. Sweetness is succeeded by bitterness when John realizes the contents of the little scroll.
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1 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 40:5
2 … Scripture reference – Lk.: 21:24!
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4 … Scripture reference – Zach.: 4:14
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6 … Scripture reference – 3 Rg. (1 Kings): 17:1; Exod. 7:20!
7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:17; 13:1!, 7; 17:8; 19:19; Dan.: 7:21
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10 … Scripture reference – Jn.: 16:20
11 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 37:10!; Acts:5:5!
12 … Scripture reference –
13 … Scripture reference – Rev.:16:18!; Acts: 16: 26!
14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:12
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!; 12:10!; Dan.2:44!; Mic.: 4:7!
16 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:4; 4:10!
17 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:4, 8; 4:8; 19:16
18 … Scripture reference –
19 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:5; 8:5!; 16:18!
2 … Scripture reference – Lk.: 21:24!
3 … Scripture reference –
4 … Scripture reference – Zach.: 4:14
5 … Scripture reference –
6 … Scripture reference – 3 Rg. (1 Kings): 17:1; Exod. 7:20!
7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:17; 13:1!, 7; 17:8; 19:19; Dan.: 7:21
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10 … Scripture reference – Jn.: 16:20
11 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 37:10!; Acts:5:5!
12 … Scripture reference –
13 … Scripture reference – Rev.:16:18!; Acts: 16: 26!
14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:12
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!; 12:10!; Dan.2:44!; Mic.: 4:7!
16 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:4; 4:10!
17 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:4, 8; 4:8; 19:16
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19 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:5; 8:5!; 16:18!
The Measuring of the Temple
Rv:11:
1 ¶ And there was given me a reed, like unto a rod. And it was said to me: Arise, and measure the temple of God and the altar and them that adore therein. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 40:5
2 But the court which is without the temple, cast out and measure it not: because it is given unto the Gentiles. And the holy city they shall tread under foot, two and forty months: [1] … Scripture reference – Lk.: 21:24!
3 ¶ And I will give unto my two witnesses: [2] and they shall prophesy, a thousand two hundred sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. … Scripture reference –
1 ¶ And there was given me a reed, like unto a rod. And it was said to me: Arise, and measure the temple of God and the altar and them that adore therein. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 40:5
2 But the court which is without the temple, cast out and measure it not: because it is given unto the Gentiles. And the holy city they shall tread under foot, two and forty months: [1] … Scripture reference – Lk.: 21:24!
3 ¶ And I will give unto my two witnesses: [2] and they shall prophesy, a thousand two hundred sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. … Scripture reference –
The Two Witnesses
4 These are the two olive trees and the two candlesticks that stand before the Lord of the earth. … Scripture reference – Zach.: 4:14
5 And if any man will hurt them, fire shall come out of their mouths and shall devour their enemies. And if any man will hurt them, in this manner must he be slain.
6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: And they have power over waters, to turn them into blood and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they will. … Scripture reference – 3 Rg. (1 Kings): 17:1; Exod. 7:20!
7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast [3] that ascendeth out of the abyss shall make war against them and shall overcome them and kill them. 7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:17; 13:1!, 7; 17:8; 19:19; Dan.: 7:21
8 And their bodies shall lie in the streets of the great city which is called spiritually, Sodom and Egypt: where their Lord also was crucified.
9 And they of the tribes and peoples and tongues and nations shall see their bodies for three days and a half: and they shall not suffer their bodies to be laid in sepulchres.
10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them and make merry: and shall send gifts one to another, because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt upon the earth. … Scripture reference – Jn.: 16:20
11 And after three days and a half, [4] the spirit of life from God entered into them. And they stood upon their feet: and great fear fell upon them that saw them. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 37:10!; Acts:5:5!
12 And they heard a great voice from heaven, saying to them: Come up hither. And they went up to heaven in a cloud: and their enemies saw them. … Scripture reference –
13 And at that hour there was made a great earthquake: and the tenth part of the city fell. And there were slain in the earthquake, names of men, seven thousand: and the rest were cast into a fear and gave glory to the God of heaven. … Scripture reference – Rev.:16:18!;
Acts: 16: 26!
14 ¶ The second woe is past: and behold the third woe will come quickly. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:12
5 And if any man will hurt them, fire shall come out of their mouths and shall devour their enemies. And if any man will hurt them, in this manner must he be slain.
6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: And they have power over waters, to turn them into blood and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they will. … Scripture reference – 3 Rg. (1 Kings): 17:1; Exod. 7:20!
7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast [3] that ascendeth out of the abyss shall make war against them and shall overcome them and kill them. 7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:17; 13:1!, 7; 17:8; 19:19; Dan.: 7:21
8 And their bodies shall lie in the streets of the great city which is called spiritually, Sodom and Egypt: where their Lord also was crucified.
9 And they of the tribes and peoples and tongues and nations shall see their bodies for three days and a half: and they shall not suffer their bodies to be laid in sepulchres.
10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them and make merry: and shall send gifts one to another, because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt upon the earth. … Scripture reference – Jn.: 16:20
11 And after three days and a half, [4] the spirit of life from God entered into them. And they stood upon their feet: and great fear fell upon them that saw them. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 37:10!; Acts:5:5!
12 And they heard a great voice from heaven, saying to them: Come up hither. And they went up to heaven in a cloud: and their enemies saw them. … Scripture reference –
13 And at that hour there was made a great earthquake: and the tenth part of the city fell. And there were slain in the earthquake, names of men, seven thousand: and the rest were cast into a fear and gave glory to the God of heaven. … Scripture reference – Rev.:16:18!;
Acts: 16: 26!
14 ¶ The second woe is past: and behold the third woe will come quickly. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:12
The Seventh Trumpet
15 And the seventh angel sounded the trumpet: and there were great voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of this world is become our Lord’s and his Christ’s, and he shall reign for ever and ever. Amen. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:7!; 12:10!; Dan.2:44!; Mic.: 4:7!
16 And the four and twenty ancients who sit on their seats in the sight of God, fell on their faces and adored God, saying: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:4; 4:10!
17 We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, who art and who wast and who art to come: because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and thou hast reigned. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:4, 8; 4:8; 19:16
18 And the nations were angry: and thy wrath is come. And the time of the dead, that they should be judged and that thou shouldest render reward to thy servants the prophets and the saints, and to them that fear thy name, little and great: and shouldest destroy them who have corrupted the earth.
19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven: and the ark of his testament was seen in his temple. And there were lightnings and voices and an earthquake and great hail.
(DRV) … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:5; 8:5!; 16:18!
16 And the four and twenty ancients who sit on their seats in the sight of God, fell on their faces and adored God, saying: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:4; 4:10!
17 We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, who art and who wast and who art to come: because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and thou hast reigned. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:4, 8; 4:8; 19:16
18 And the nations were angry: and thy wrath is come. And the time of the dead, that they should be judged and that thou shouldest render reward to thy servants the prophets and the saints, and to them that fear thy name, little and great: and shouldest destroy them who have corrupted the earth.
19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven: and the ark of his testament was seen in his temple. And there were lightnings and voices and an earthquake and great hail.
(DRV) … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:5; 8:5!; 16:18!
[1] -Ver. 2. Forty-two months: three years and a half. The forty two months of thirty days each correspond to the twelve hundred and sixty days of the prophesying of the two witnesses and to the three years and a half of the woman in the wilderness. The period of forty-two months is the symbol of a period, limited in length, and under the control of Him who governs all things. Since we are given no reason to see it otherwise, and the Church Fathers teach that it is a literal length of time at the end of this age in the final fulfillment of this prophecy, we must believe that it is.
[2] -Ver. 3. Two witnesses: Elias and. Enoch, according to the Church Fathers and Doctors.
[3] -Ver. 7. Beast: no beast as yet has been mentioned. This beast symbolizes Antichrist.
[4] -Ver. 11. Three days and a half: this refers to the resurrection of the witnesses.
[2] -Ver. 3. Two witnesses: Elias and. Enoch, according to the Church Fathers and Doctors.
[3] -Ver. 7. Beast: no beast as yet has been mentioned. This beast symbolizes Antichrist.
[4] -Ver. 11. Three days and a half: this refers to the resurrection of the witnesses.
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1 … Scripture reference –
2 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 26:17!; Jn.:21
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1; 13:1; 17:3
4 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 8:10
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:27; Ps.: 2:9!
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:14; IV Esr.: 10:3
7 … Scripture reference – Jude: 9
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9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 20:2; Lk.: 10:18!; Jn.: 12:31!
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10:4!; 11:15; 19:1!; Jn.: 12:31!
11 … Scripture reference – Rm.: 8:37; 1Jn.:2:14
12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:20
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14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:6!; Dan.: 12:7!
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17 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 13:7; 14:12; 19:10
2 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 26:17!; Jn.:21
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1; 13:1; 17:3
4 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 8:10
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:27; Ps.: 2:9!
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:14; IV Esr.: 10:3
7 … Scripture reference – Jude: 9
8 … Scripture reference –
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 20:2; Lk.: 10:18!; Jn.: 12:31!
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10:4!; 11:15; 19:1!; Jn.: 12:31!
11 … Scripture reference – Rm.: 8:37; 1Jn.:2:14
12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:20
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14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:6!; Dan.: 12:7!
15 … Scripture reference –
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17 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 13:7; 14:12; 19:10
IV: THE SEVEN SIGNS
The Woman and the Dragon
Rv:12:
1 ¶ And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman [1] clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
2 And being with child, she cried travailing in birth: and was in pain to be delivered … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 26:17!; Jn.:21
3 And there was seen another sign in heaven. And behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns and on his heads seven diadems. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1; 13:1; 17:3
4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to be delivered: that, when she should be delivered, he might devour her son. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 8:10
5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with an iron rod. And her son was taken up to God and to his throne. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:27; Ps.: 2:9!
6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she had a place prepared by God, that there they should feed her, a thousand two hundred sixty days. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:14; IV Esr.: 10:3
1 ¶ And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman [1] clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
2 And being with child, she cried travailing in birth: and was in pain to be delivered … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 26:17!; Jn.:21
3 And there was seen another sign in heaven. And behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns and on his heads seven diadems. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1; 13:1; 17:3
4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to be delivered: that, when she should be delivered, he might devour her son. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 8:10
5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with an iron rod. And her son was taken up to God and to his throne. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:27; Ps.: 2:9!
6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she had a place prepared by God, that there they should feed her, a thousand two hundred sixty days. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:14; IV Esr.: 10:3
Michael Overcomes the Dragon
7 And there was a great battle in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon, and the dragon fought, and his angels. … Scripture reference – Jude: 9
8 And they prevailed not: neither was their place found any more in heaven.
9 And that great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, who seduceth the whole world. And he was cast unto the earth: and his angels were thrown down with him. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 20:2; Lk.: 10:18!; Jn.: 12:31!
8 And they prevailed not: neither was their place found any more in heaven.
9 And that great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, who seduceth the whole world. And he was cast unto the earth: and his angels were thrown down with him. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 20:2; Lk.: 10:18!; Jn.: 12:31!
The Song of Triumph
10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying: Now is come salvation and strength and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ: because the accuser of our brethren is cast forth, who accused them before our God day and night. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10:4!; 11:15; 19:1!; Jn.: 12:31!
11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of the testimony: and they loved not their lives unto death. [2] … Scripture reference – Rm.: 8:37; 1Jn.:2:14
12 ¶ Therefore, rejoice, O heavens, and you that dwell therein. Woe to the earth and to the sea, because the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, knowing that he hath but a short time. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:20
11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of the testimony: and they loved not their lives unto death. [2] … Scripture reference – Rm.: 8:37; 1Jn.:2:14
12 ¶ Therefore, rejoice, O heavens, and you that dwell therein. Woe to the earth and to the sea, because the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, knowing that he hath but a short time. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:20
The Dragon and th eWoman
13 And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman who brought forth the man child.
14 And there were given to the woman two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the desert, unto her place, where she is nourished for a time and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:6!; Dan.: 12:7!
15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth, after the woman, water, as it were a river: that he might cause her to be carried away by the river.
16 And the earth helped the woman: and the earth opened her mouth and swallowed up the river which the dragon cast out of his mouth.
17 And the dragon was angry against the woman: and went to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
… Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 13:7; 14:12; 19:10
14 And there were given to the woman two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the desert, unto her place, where she is nourished for a time and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:6!; Dan.: 12:7!
15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth, after the woman, water, as it were a river: that he might cause her to be carried away by the river.
16 And the earth helped the woman: and the earth opened her mouth and swallowed up the river which the dragon cast out of his mouth.
17 And the dragon was angry against the woman: and went to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
… Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 13:7; 14:12; 19:10
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[1] -Ver. 1. A woman: this woman is not the Blessed Virgin, for the details of the prophecy do not fit her. The prophecy pictures the Church of the Old and New Covenants. The beams of the divine glory clothe her; the moon is beneath her feet; she is crowned with a crown of twelve stars (the Twelve Apostles [Judas Iscariot is replaced of course]), and she must bring forth Christ to the world. By accommodation the Church applies this verse to the Blessed Virgin, but in no sense making her a goddess or the head over the Church, for Jesus Christ Himself is the only God in the flesh and the only head over the Church.
[2] -Ver. 11. In face of death: a noteworthy expression, meaning they esteemed life as nothing in comparison with loyalty to their faith, even unto martyrdom.
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; Dan.: 7:3; Rev.: 12:3; 17:3
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3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:12; 17:8
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:12; 17:8
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7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 12:17
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:8; 20:15!; 21:27; Ps.: 68:29!; Rev.: 14:12
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:7!
10 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 43:11; Mt.: 26:52; Rev.: 14:12
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12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13: 3,4
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16 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:9; 20:4
17 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:11!
18 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:9
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3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:12; 17:8
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:12; 17:8
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7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 12:17
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:8; 20:15!; 21:27; Ps.: 68:29!; Rev.: 14:12
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:7!
10 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 43:11; Mt.: 26:52; Rev.: 14:12
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12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13: 3,4
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16 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:9; 20:4
17 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:11!
18 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:9
The Beast of the Sea
Rv:13:
1 ¶ (12-18) And he stood upon the sand of the sea. (13-1) And I saw a beast [1] coming up out the sea, having seven heads and ten horns: and upon his horns, ten diadems: and upon his heads, names of blasphemy. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; Dan.: 7:3; Rev.: 12:3; 17:3
2 And the beast which I saw was like to a leopard: and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his own strength and great power. … Scripture reference –
3 And I saw one of his heads as it were slain to death: and his death’s wound was healed. And all the earth was in admiration after the beast. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:12; 17:8
4 And they adored the dragon which gave power to the beast. And they adored the beast, saying: Who is like to the beast? And who shall be able to fight with him? … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:12; 17:8
5 And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies: and power was given to him to do, two and forty months.
6 And he opened his mouth unto blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name and his tabernacle and them that dwell in heaven.
7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And power was given him over every tribe and people and tongue and nation. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 12:17
8 And all that dwell upon the earth adored him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb which was slain from the beginning of the world. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:8; 20:15!; 21:27; Ps.: 68:29!; Rev.: 14:12
9 If any man have an ear, let him hear. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:7!
10 He that shall lead into captivity shall go into captivity: he that shall kill by the sword must be killed by the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. [2] … Scripture reference – Jer.: 43:11; Mt.: 26:52; Rev.: 14:12
1 ¶ (12-18) And he stood upon the sand of the sea. (13-1) And I saw a beast [1] coming up out the sea, having seven heads and ten horns: and upon his horns, ten diadems: and upon his heads, names of blasphemy. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; Dan.: 7:3; Rev.: 12:3; 17:3
2 And the beast which I saw was like to a leopard: and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his own strength and great power. … Scripture reference –
3 And I saw one of his heads as it were slain to death: and his death’s wound was healed. And all the earth was in admiration after the beast. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:12; 17:8
4 And they adored the dragon which gave power to the beast. And they adored the beast, saying: Who is like to the beast? And who shall be able to fight with him? … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:12; 17:8
5 And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies: and power was given to him to do, two and forty months.
6 And he opened his mouth unto blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name and his tabernacle and them that dwell in heaven.
7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And power was given him over every tribe and people and tongue and nation. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 12:17
8 And all that dwell upon the earth adored him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb which was slain from the beginning of the world. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:8; 20:15!; 21:27; Ps.: 68:29!; Rev.: 14:12
9 If any man have an ear, let him hear. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:7!
10 He that shall lead into captivity shall go into captivity: he that shall kill by the sword must be killed by the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. [2] … Scripture reference – Jer.: 43:11; Mt.: 26:52; Rev.: 14:12
The Beast of the Earth
11 ¶ And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth: and he had two horns, like a lamb: and he spoke as a dragon.
12 And he executed all the power of the former beast in his sight. And he caused the earth and them that dwell therein to adore the first beast, whose wound to death was healed. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13: 3,4
13 And he did great signs, so that he made also fire to come down from heaven unto the earth, in the sight of men.
14 And he seduced them that dwell on the earth, for the signs which were given him to do in the sight of the beast: saying to them that dwell on the earth that they should make the image of the beast which had the wound by the sword and lived.
15 And it was given him to give life to the image of the beast: and that the image of the beast should speak: and should cause that whosoever will not adore the image of the beast should be slain.
16 And he shall make all, both little and great, rich and poor, freemen and bondmen, to have a character [3] in their right hand or on their foreheads: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:9; 20:4
17 And that no man might buy or sell, but he that hath the character, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:11!
18 Here is wisdom. He that hath understanding, let him count the number of the beast. For it is the number of a man: and the number of him is six hundred sixty-six. [4] … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:9
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12 And he executed all the power of the former beast in his sight. And he caused the earth and them that dwell therein to adore the first beast, whose wound to death was healed. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13: 3,4
13 And he did great signs, so that he made also fire to come down from heaven unto the earth, in the sight of men.
14 And he seduced them that dwell on the earth, for the signs which were given him to do in the sight of the beast: saying to them that dwell on the earth that they should make the image of the beast which had the wound by the sword and lived.
15 And it was given him to give life to the image of the beast: and that the image of the beast should speak: and should cause that whosoever will not adore the image of the beast should be slain.
16 And he shall make all, both little and great, rich and poor, freemen and bondmen, to have a character [3] in their right hand or on their foreheads: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:9; 20:4
17 And that no man might buy or sell, but he that hath the character, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:11!
18 Here is wisdom. He that hath understanding, let him count the number of the beast. For it is the number of a man: and the number of him is six hundred sixty-six. [4] … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:9
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[1] -Ver. 1. The picture of the first beast is based on the seventh chapter of Daniel. This beast is the figure of the kingdoms of the world, kingdoms founded on passion and
selfishness, which in every age are antagonistic to Christ and seek to oppress the ,servants of God. Imperial Rome represents this power.
[2] -Ver. 10. The weapons of the saints are faith and patience; they must accept sufferings and persecution as Christ did His cross.
[3] -Ver. 16. Character (mark): as slaves received a brand or a mark in their flesh, indicating to whom they belonged, so in the spiritual conflict there is on the side of good and of evil a
brand or mark. St. Paul spoke of such marks in his own body that proved him a slave of Jesus Christ [Gal. 6, 17]. So the false prophet seeks to, impress a mark on all. What this mark is will be manifested in its time.
[4] -Ver. 18. Six hundred and sixty-six: the original type of the number is that it represents the name Caesar Neron, which in Hebrew characters make up the number 666. (Hebrew words read right to left) — Hebrew letters for Kaiser (Caesar) Neron (Nero) = nrwn ksr = (Hebrew in parentheses) 100 (Kop)+ 60 (Samek)+ 200 (Res)+ 50 (Nun)+ 200 (Res)+ 6 (Waw)+ 50 (Nun) = 666. {Additional source for nrwn ksr and each numeric equivalent: The Anchor Bible Dictionary volume IV – page 1145.} The final Gematria/Isosephia alpha-numeric name is known to God. It symbolizes extreme imperfection, for each digit is one short of seven, the number that signifies perfection; it tells us, as the Church Fathers and Doctors all agree, prophetically, of the name the Antichrist will bear. The Fathers concur emphatically that the number is 666 and not 616 as some corrupt manuscripts mistakenly read.
selfishness, which in every age are antagonistic to Christ and seek to oppress the ,servants of God. Imperial Rome represents this power.
[2] -Ver. 10. The weapons of the saints are faith and patience; they must accept sufferings and persecution as Christ did His cross.
[3] -Ver. 16. Character (mark): as slaves received a brand or a mark in their flesh, indicating to whom they belonged, so in the spiritual conflict there is on the side of good and of evil a
brand or mark. St. Paul spoke of such marks in his own body that proved him a slave of Jesus Christ [Gal. 6, 17]. So the false prophet seeks to, impress a mark on all. What this mark is will be manifested in its time.
[4] -Ver. 18. Six hundred and sixty-six: the original type of the number is that it represents the name Caesar Neron, which in Hebrew characters make up the number 666. (Hebrew words read right to left) — Hebrew letters for Kaiser (Caesar) Neron (Nero) = nrwn ksr = (Hebrew in parentheses) 100 (Kop)+ 60 (Samek)+ 200 (Res)+ 50 (Nun)+ 200 (Res)+ 6 (Waw)+ 50 (Nun) = 666. {Additional source for nrwn ksr and each numeric equivalent: The Anchor Bible Dictionary volume IV – page 1145.} The final Gematria/Isosephia alpha-numeric name is known to God. It symbolizes extreme imperfection, for each digit is one short of seven, the number that signifies perfection; it tells us, as the Church Fathers and Doctors all agree, prophetically, of the name the Antichrist will bear. The Fathers concur emphatically that the number is 666 and not 616 as some corrupt manuscripts mistakenly read.
14,14141414141414141414141414141414141414141414141414141414141414141414
1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 3:12; 22:4
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:15!; 19:6
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:9!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:9!
5 … Scripture reference – Zeph.: 3:13!
6 … Scripture reference –
7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:4; 10:6; Acts: 4:24!; 14:14; 17:24
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:2; Isaiah: 21:9!; Rev.: 17:2; 18:3
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:2; 19:20; 20:4; 13:6
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:19; Ps.: 74:9!
11 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:3; Isaiah: 34:10; Rev.: 13:17; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4
12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:10; 2:13!; 12:17!; Sir.: 2:21
13 … Scripture reference – IV Esr.:7:35
14 … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:30
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:18
16 … Scripture reference –
17 … Scripture reference –
18 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:15
19 … Scripture reference –
20 … Scripture reference –
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:15!; 19:6
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:9!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:9!
5 … Scripture reference – Zeph.: 3:13!
6 … Scripture reference –
7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:4; 10:6; Acts: 4:24!; 14:14; 17:24
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:2; Isaiah: 21:9!; Rev.: 17:2; 18:3
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:2; 19:20; 20:4; 13:6
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:19; Ps.: 74:9!
11 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:3; Isaiah: 34:10; Rev.: 13:17; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4
12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:10; 2:13!; 12:17!; Sir.: 2:21
13 … Scripture reference – IV Esr.:7:35
14 … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:30
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:18
16 … Scripture reference –
17 … Scripture reference –
18 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:15
19 … Scripture reference –
20 … Scripture reference –
The Lamb and the Virgins
Rv:14:
1 ¶ And I beheld: and lo a Lamb stood upon mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty-four thousand, [1] having his name and the name of his Father written on their foreheads. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 3:12; 22:4
2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the noise of many waters and as the voice of great thunder. And the voice which I heard was as the voice of harpers, harping on their harps. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:15!; 19:6
3 And they sung as it were a new canticle, before the throne and before the four living creatures and the ancients: and no man could say the canticle, but those hundred forty-four thousand who were purchased from the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:9!
4 These are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins. These follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, the firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:9!
5 And in their mouth there was found no lie: for they are without spot before the throne of God. [2] … Scripture reference – Zeph.: 3:13!
1 ¶ And I beheld: and lo a Lamb stood upon mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty-four thousand, [1] having his name and the name of his Father written on their foreheads. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 3:12; 22:4
2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the noise of many waters and as the voice of great thunder. And the voice which I heard was as the voice of harpers, harping on their harps. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:15!; 19:6
3 And they sung as it were a new canticle, before the throne and before the four living creatures and the ancients: and no man could say the canticle, but those hundred forty-four thousand who were purchased from the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:9!
4 These are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins. These follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, the firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:9!
5 And in their mouth there was found no lie: for they are without spot before the throne of God. [2] … Scripture reference – Zeph.: 3:13!
The Three Angels
6 ¶ And I saw another angel flying through the midst of heaven, having the eternal gospel, to preach unto them that sit upon the earth and over every nation and tribe and tongue and people: … Scripture reference –
7 Saying with a loud voice: Fear the Lord and give him honour, because the hour of his judgment is come. And adore ye him that made heaven and earth, the sea and the fountains of waters. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:4; 10:6; Acts: 4:24!; 14:14; 17:24
8 And another angel followed, saying: That great Babylon [3] is fallen, is fallen; which made all nations to drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:2; Isaiah: 21:9!; Rev.: 17:2; 18:3
9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice: If any man shall adore the beast and his image and receive his character in his forehead or in his hand, … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:2; 19:20; 20:4; 13:6
10 He also shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is mingled with pure wine in the cup of his wrath: and shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the sight of the holy angels and in the sight of the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:19; Ps.: 74:9!
11 And the smoke of their torments, shall ascend up for ever and ever: neither have they rest day nor night, who have adored the beast and his image and whoever receiveth the character of his name. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:3; Isaiah: 34:10; Rev.: 13:17; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4
7 Saying with a loud voice: Fear the Lord and give him honour, because the hour of his judgment is come. And adore ye him that made heaven and earth, the sea and the fountains of waters. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:4; 10:6; Acts: 4:24!; 14:14; 17:24
8 And another angel followed, saying: That great Babylon [3] is fallen, is fallen; which made all nations to drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:2; Isaiah: 21:9!; Rev.: 17:2; 18:3
9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice: If any man shall adore the beast and his image and receive his character in his forehead or in his hand, … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:2; 19:20; 20:4; 13:6
10 He also shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is mingled with pure wine in the cup of his wrath: and shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the sight of the holy angels and in the sight of the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:19; Ps.: 74:9!
11 And the smoke of their torments, shall ascend up for ever and ever: neither have they rest day nor night, who have adored the beast and his image and whoever receiveth the character of his name. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:3; Isaiah: 34:10; Rev.: 13:17; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4
Blessedness of the Saints
12 Here is the patience of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:10; 2:13!; 12:17!; Sir.: 2:21
13 ¶ And I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me: Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From henceforth [4] now, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours. For their works follow them. … Scripture reference – IV Esr.:7:35
13 ¶ And I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me: Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From henceforth [4] now, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours. For their works follow them. … Scripture reference – IV Esr.:7:35
Vision of the Judgement
14 And I saw: and behold a white cloud and upon the cloud one sitting like to the Son of man, having on his head a crown of gold and in his hand a sharp sickle. [5] … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:30
15 And another angel came out from the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat upon the cloud: Thrust in thy sickle and reap, because the hour is come to reap. For the harvest of the earth is ripe. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:18
16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust his sickle into the earth: and the earth was reaped. … Scripture reference –
17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. … Scripture reference –
18 And another angel came out from the altar, who had power over fire. And he cried with a loud voice to him that had the sharp sickle, saying: Thrust in thy sharp sickle and gather the clusters of the vineyard of the earth, because the grapes thereof are ripe. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:15
19 And the angel thrust in his sharp sickle into the earth and gathered the vineyard of the earth and cast it into the great press of the wrath of God: … Scripture reference –
20 And the press was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the press, up to the horses’ bridles, for a thousand and six hundred furlongs. [6] … Scripture reference –
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15 And another angel came out from the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat upon the cloud: Thrust in thy sickle and reap, because the hour is come to reap. For the harvest of the earth is ripe. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:18
16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust his sickle into the earth: and the earth was reaped. … Scripture reference –
17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. … Scripture reference –
18 And another angel came out from the altar, who had power over fire. And he cried with a loud voice to him that had the sharp sickle, saying: Thrust in thy sharp sickle and gather the clusters of the vineyard of the earth, because the grapes thereof are ripe. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:15
19 And the angel thrust in his sharp sickle into the earth and gathered the vineyard of the earth and cast it into the great press of the wrath of God: … Scripture reference –
20 And the press was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the press, up to the horses’ bridles, for a thousand and six hundred furlongs. [6] … Scripture reference –
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[1] -Ver. 1. A hundred and forty-four thousand: these are the faithful followers of the Lamb, for they have his name and that of the Father written on their foreheads. One of their characteristics is purity; they are virgins. The number is symbolical and not literal (12 times 12 for Apostolic Witness and 1,000 for a great many: 12 x 12 x 1,000 = 144,000). Cf. Apoc. 14, 4 (wherein not defiled by women means not given to religious harlotry, i.e. paganism).
[2] -Ver. 5. The Greek reads “they are without blemish.” At the end of the verse the Clementine Vulgate includes, “before the throne of God.”
[3] -Ver. 8. Babylon: in the Jewish old testament and the Christian new testament, Babylon was a synonym for religious harlotry, in this case, Rome. The final fulfillment is taking shape for quite some time now by the forces of Judeo Mason infiltration into Roman ecclesial circles and its concomitant Zionist pillage of Palestine. The end of this and the time is known to God. We must quote the Church Fathers and St. Paul and say that the aim of the antichrist forces is to rebuild the Solomonic temple in Jerusalem and subvert the whole Church into Judaic Apostasy. The faithful must have no part in this and oppose it in every way while staying completely apart from it.
[4] -Ver. 13. The punctuation of the Vulgate is slightly different: .. . . . those who die in the Lord. Now from henceforth. . . . .. The punctuation of the Greek text, which is supported by some good Vulgate codices is: “…the dead who die in the Lord henceforth.”
[5] -Ver. 14. The figure of the wheat harvest seems to refer to the good; the figure of the vintage in v. 19 refers to the bad.
[6] -Ver. 20. A thousand and six hundred furlongs (stadia): a considerable distance, but the number is symbolical and signifies a Judgment that is complete and final, and reaching to all corners of the earth.
[2] -Ver. 5. The Greek reads “they are without blemish.” At the end of the verse the Clementine Vulgate includes, “before the throne of God.”
[3] -Ver. 8. Babylon: in the Jewish old testament and the Christian new testament, Babylon was a synonym for religious harlotry, in this case, Rome. The final fulfillment is taking shape for quite some time now by the forces of Judeo Mason infiltration into Roman ecclesial circles and its concomitant Zionist pillage of Palestine. The end of this and the time is known to God. We must quote the Church Fathers and St. Paul and say that the aim of the antichrist forces is to rebuild the Solomonic temple in Jerusalem and subvert the whole Church into Judaic Apostasy. The faithful must have no part in this and oppose it in every way while staying completely apart from it.
[4] -Ver. 13. The punctuation of the Vulgate is slightly different: .. . . . those who die in the Lord. Now from henceforth. . . . .. The punctuation of the Greek text, which is supported by some good Vulgate codices is: “…the dead who die in the Lord henceforth.”
[5] -Ver. 14. The figure of the wheat harvest seems to refer to the good; the figure of the vintage in v. 19 refers to the bad.
[6] -Ver. 20. A thousand and six hundred furlongs (stadia): a considerable distance, but the number is symbolical and signifies a Judgment that is complete and final, and reaching to all corners of the earth.
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:3; 15:6; 17:1; 21:9
2 … Scripture reference –
3 … Scripture reference – Dt.: 32:4; Dan.: 4:34; Rev.: 16:7!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14;7; 2Thess.:1:12!; Ps.: 85:9!
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11;19
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1; 17:1; 12:9; 1:13; Dan.10:5!
7 … Scripture reference –
8 … Scripture reference – 3 Rg. (1 Kings): 8:10,11!; Isaiah: 16:4
2 … Scripture reference –
3 … Scripture reference – Dt.: 32:4; Dan.: 4:34; Rev.: 16:7!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14;7; 2Thess.:1:12!; Ps.: 85:9!
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11;19
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1; 17:1; 12:9; 1:13; Dan.10:5!
7 … Scripture reference –
8 … Scripture reference – 3 Rg. (1 Kings): 8:10,11!; Isaiah: 16:4
The Angels and the Plagues
Rv:15:
1 ¶ And I saw another sign in heaven, great and wonderful: seven angels having the seven last plagues. For in them is filled up the wrath of God. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:3; 15:6; 17:1; 21:9
1 ¶ And I saw another sign in heaven, great and wonderful: seven angels having the seven last plagues. For in them is filled up the wrath of God. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:3; 15:6; 17:1; 21:9
The Sea of Glass
2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had overcome the beast and his image and the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having the harps of God:
3 And singing the canticle of Moses, [1] the servant of God, and the canticle of the Lamb, saying: Great and wonderful are thy works, O Lord God Almighty. Just and true are thy ways, O King of ages. … Scripture reference – Dt.: 32:4; Dan.: 4:34; Rev.: 16:7!
4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and magnify thy name? For thou only art holy. For all nations shall come and shall adore in thy sight, because thy judgments are manifest. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14;7; 2Thess.:1:12!; Ps.: 85:9!
3 And singing the canticle of Moses, [1] the servant of God, and the canticle of the Lamb, saying: Great and wonderful are thy works, O Lord God Almighty. Just and true are thy ways, O King of ages. … Scripture reference – Dt.: 32:4; Dan.: 4:34; Rev.: 16:7!
4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and magnify thy name? For thou only art holy. For all nations shall come and shall adore in thy sight, because thy judgments are manifest. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14;7; 2Thess.:1:12!; Ps.: 85:9!
V: THE SEVEN BOWLS
1. Preparatory Vision
The Angels and the Bowls
5 ¶ And after these things, I looked: and behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony [2] in heaven was opened. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11;19
6 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed with clean and white linen and girt about the breasts with golden girdles. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1; 17:1; 12:9; 1:13; Dan.10:5!
7 And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden vials, full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. … Scripture reference –
8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the majesty of God and from his power. And no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. … Scripture reference – 3 Rg. (1 Kings): 8:10,11!; Isaiah: 16:4
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6 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed with clean and white linen and girt about the breasts with golden girdles. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1; 17:1; 12:9; 1:13; Dan.10:5!
7 And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden vials, full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. … Scripture reference –
8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the majesty of God and from his power. And no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. … Scripture reference – 3 Rg. (1 Kings): 8:10,11!; Isaiah: 16:4
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[1] -Ver. 3. The canticle (song) of Moses: a hymn of victory over Pharaoh (see: Exodus 15:1 – 19). This victory finds its full expression in the sacrifice of the Lamb, and so the saints break into a more perfect melody, the song of Moses and the song of the Lamb.
[2] -Ver. 5. The temple of the tabernacle of the testimony: the inner sanctuary of the heavenly temple.
[2] -Ver. 5. The temple of the tabernacle of the testimony: the inner sanctuary of the heavenly temple.
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1 … Scripture reference – Ps.: 68:25!
2 … Scripture reference – Exod.: 9:10; Rev.: 14:9, 11!; 19:20
3 … Scripture reference –
4 … Scripture reference – Exod.: 7:20!
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:8!; Ps.: 118:137!
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:24; Mt.: 23:35!; Wisd.: 11:7
7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15;3!; 19:2; Ps.: 118:137!
8 … Scripture reference –
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:21; 9:20!
10 … Scripture reference –
11 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 8:21!; Rev.: 2:21; 9:20, 21!
12 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 50:2!
13 … Scripture reference –
14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:19
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 3:3; 1 Thess. 5:2; 2 Pt.: 3:10; Rev.: 3:18
16 … Scripture reference –
17 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:5; 21:3
18 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:5!; 11:19; 6:12; 11:13!; Mt.: 24:21; Mk.:13:19
19 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:10!
20 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:14
21 … Scripture reference – Josue: 10:11!; Rev.: 16:9
2 … Scripture reference – Exod.: 9:10; Rev.: 14:9, 11!; 19:20
3 … Scripture reference –
4 … Scripture reference – Exod.: 7:20!
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:8!; Ps.: 118:137!
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:24; Mt.: 23:35!; Wisd.: 11:7
7 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15;3!; 19:2; Ps.: 118:137!
8 … Scripture reference –
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:21; 9:20!
10 … Scripture reference –
11 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 8:21!; Rev.: 2:21; 9:20, 21!
12 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 50:2!
13 … Scripture reference –
14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:19
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 3:3; 1 Thess. 5:2; 2 Pt.: 3:10; Rev.: 3:18
16 … Scripture reference –
17 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:5; 21:3
18 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:5!; 11:19; 6:12; 11:13!; Mt.: 24:21; Mk.:13:19
19 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:10!
20 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:14
21 … Scripture reference – Josue: 10:11!; Rev.: 16:9
2. The First Six Bowls
The First Three Bowls
Rv:16:
1 ¶ And I heard a great voice [1] out of the temple, saying to the seven angels: Go and pour out the seven vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. … Scripture reference – Ps.: 68:25!
2 And the first went and poured out his vial upon the earth. And there fell a sore and grievous wound upon men who had the character of the beast: [2] and upon them that adored the image thereof. … Scripture reference – Exod.: 9:10; Rev.: 14:9, 11!; 19:20
3 And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea. And there came blood as it were of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.
4 And the third poured out his vial upon the rivers and the fountains of waters. And there was made blood. … Scripture reference – Exod.: 7:20!
5 And I heard the angel of the waters saying: Thou art just, O Lord, who art and who wast, the Holy One, because thou hast judged these things. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:8!; Ps.: 118:137!
6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets: and thou hast given them blood to drink. For they are worthy. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:24; Mt.: 23:35!; Wisd.: 11:7
7 And I heard another, from the altar, saying: Yea, O Lord God Almighty, true and just are thy judgments. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15;3!; 19:2; Ps.: 118:137!
1 ¶ And I heard a great voice [1] out of the temple, saying to the seven angels: Go and pour out the seven vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. … Scripture reference – Ps.: 68:25!
2 And the first went and poured out his vial upon the earth. And there fell a sore and grievous wound upon men who had the character of the beast: [2] and upon them that adored the image thereof. … Scripture reference – Exod.: 9:10; Rev.: 14:9, 11!; 19:20
3 And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea. And there came blood as it were of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.
4 And the third poured out his vial upon the rivers and the fountains of waters. And there was made blood. … Scripture reference – Exod.: 7:20!
5 And I heard the angel of the waters saying: Thou art just, O Lord, who art and who wast, the Holy One, because thou hast judged these things. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:8!; Ps.: 118:137!
6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets: and thou hast given them blood to drink. For they are worthy. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:24; Mt.: 23:35!; Wisd.: 11:7
7 And I heard another, from the altar, saying: Yea, O Lord God Almighty, true and just are thy judgments. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15;3!; 19:2; Ps.: 118:137!
The Second Three Bowls
8 ¶ And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun. And it was given unto him to afflict men with heat and fire.
9 And men were scorched with great heat: and they blasphemed the name of God, who hath power over these plagues. Neither did they penance to give him glory. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:21; 9:20!
10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast. And his kingdom became dark: and they gnawed their tongues for pain. … Scripture reference –
11 And they blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their pains and wounds: and did not penance for their works. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 8:21!; Rev.: 2:21; 9:20, 21!
12 ¶ And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon that great river Euphrates and dried up the water thereof, that a way might be prepared for the kings from the rising of the sun. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 50:2!
9 And men were scorched with great heat: and they blasphemed the name of God, who hath power over these plagues. Neither did they penance to give him glory. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:21; 9:20!
10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast. And his kingdom became dark: and they gnawed their tongues for pain. … Scripture reference –
11 And they blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their pains and wounds: and did not penance for their works. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 8:21!; Rev.: 2:21; 9:20, 21!
12 ¶ And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon that great river Euphrates and dried up the water thereof, that a way might be prepared for the kings from the rising of the sun. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 50:2!
3. An Intermediate Vision and the Seventh Bowl
The Unclean Spirits
13 And I saw from the mouth of the dragon and from the mouth of the beast and from the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs. … Scripture reference –
14 For they are the spirits of devils, working signs: and they go forth unto the kings of the whole earth, to gather them to battle against the great day of the Almighty God. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:19
15 Behold, I come [3] as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 3:3; 1 Thess. 5:2; 2 Pt.: 3:10; Rev.: 3:18
16 And he shall gather them together into a place which in Hebrew is called Armagedon. [4] … Scripture reference –
14 For they are the spirits of devils, working signs: and they go forth unto the kings of the whole earth, to gather them to battle against the great day of the Almighty God. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:19
15 Behold, I come [3] as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 3:3; 1 Thess. 5:2; 2 Pt.: 3:10; Rev.: 3:18
16 And he shall gather them together into a place which in Hebrew is called Armagedon. [4] … Scripture reference –
The Seventh Bowl
17 ¶ And the seventh angel poured out his vial upon the air. And there came a great voice out of the temple from the throne, saying: It is done. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:5; 21:3
18 And there were lightnings and voices and thunders: and there was a great earthquake, such an one as never had been since men were upon the earth, such an earthquake, so great. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:5!; 11:19; 6:12; 11:13!; Mt.: 24:21; Mk.:13:19
19 And the great city was divided into three parts: and the cities of the Gentiles fell. And great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give her the cup of the wine of the indignation of his wrath. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:10!
20 And every island fled away: and the mountains were not found. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:14
21 And great hail, like a talent, came down from heaven upon men: and men blasphemed God, for the plague of the hail: because it was exceeding great. … Scripture reference – Josue: 10:11!; Rev.: 16:9
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18 And there were lightnings and voices and thunders: and there was a great earthquake, such an one as never had been since men were upon the earth, such an earthquake, so great. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 8:5!; 11:19; 6:12; 11:13!; Mt.: 24:21; Mk.:13:19
19 And the great city was divided into three parts: and the cities of the Gentiles fell. And great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give her the cup of the wine of the indignation of his wrath. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:10!
20 And every island fled away: and the mountains were not found. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 6:14
21 And great hail, like a talent, came down from heaven upon men: and men blasphemed God, for the plague of the hail: because it was exceeding great. … Scripture reference – Josue: 10:11!; Rev.: 16:9
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[1] -Ver. 1. Great (loud) voice: the divine voice from the throne itself.
[2] -Ver. 2. The plague falls on those who carry the character (mark) of the beast; it resembles the sixth Egyptian plague, the plague of boils. Cf. Ex. 9, 8-12.
[3] -Ver. 15. Behold, I come: the voice of Christ.
[4] -Ver. 16. Armagedon: or, as in Hebrew, “Har-Megiddo,” i.e., the mountain of Megiddo. The place indicated here is the plain of Esdraelon, the great battlefield of Palestine; here the fortunes of kings have been decided, here, rulers fought and fell. This battleground becomes the symbol of the divine struggle.
[2] -Ver. 2. The plague falls on those who carry the character (mark) of the beast; it resembles the sixth Egyptian plague, the plague of boils. Cf. Ex. 9, 8-12.
[3] -Ver. 15. Behold, I come: the voice of Christ.
[4] -Ver. 16. Armagedon: or, as in Hebrew, “Har-Megiddo,” i.e., the mountain of Megiddo. The place indicated here is the plain of Esdraelon, the great battlefield of Palestine; here the fortunes of kings have been decided, here, rulers fought and fell. This battleground becomes the symbol of the divine struggle.
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1,6; 21:9; 19:2
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:3, 9; Isaiah: 23:17; Rev.: 14:8
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:3; 13:1
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:16
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:2
6 … Scripture reference –
7 … Scripture reference –
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:11; 11:7!; 13:3, 8!
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:18
10 … Scripture reference –
11 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:8
12 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 7:24
13 … Scripture reference –
14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:16; 1Tim.: 6:15!
15 … Scripture reference –
16 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:20; Dan.:7:11
17 … Scripture reference – Prv.: 21:1
18 … Scripture reference –
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:3, 9; Isaiah: 23:17; Rev.: 14:8
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:3; 13:1
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:16
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:2
6 … Scripture reference –
7 … Scripture reference –
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:11; 11:7!; 13:3, 8!
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:18
10 … Scripture reference –
11 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:8
12 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 7:24
13 … Scripture reference –
14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:16; 1Tim.: 6:15!
15 … Scripture reference –
16 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:20; Dan.:7:11
17 … Scripture reference – Prv.: 21:1
18 … Scripture reference –
VI: BABYLON THE GREAT
The Woman on the Scarlet Beast
Rv:17:
1 ¶ And there came one of the seven angels who had the seven vials and spoke with me, saying: Come, I will shew thee the condemnation of the great harlot, who sitteth upon many waters: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1,6; 21:9; 19:2
2 With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication. And they who inhabit the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her whoredom. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:3, 9; Isaiah: 23:17; Rev.: 14:8
3 And he took me away in spirit into the desert. And I saw a woman sitting upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:3; 13:1
4 And the woman was clothed round about with purple and scarlet, and gilt with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand, full of the abomination and filthiness of her fornication. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:16
5 And on her forehead a name was written: A mystery: [1] Babylon the great, the mother of the fornications and the abominations of the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:2
6 And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And I wondered, when I had seen her, with great admiration.
1 ¶ And there came one of the seven angels who had the seven vials and spoke with me, saying: Come, I will shew thee the condemnation of the great harlot, who sitteth upon many waters: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1,6; 21:9; 19:2
2 With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication. And they who inhabit the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her whoredom. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:3, 9; Isaiah: 23:17; Rev.: 14:8
3 And he took me away in spirit into the desert. And I saw a woman sitting upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:3; 13:1
4 And the woman was clothed round about with purple and scarlet, and gilt with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand, full of the abomination and filthiness of her fornication. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:16
5 And on her forehead a name was written: A mystery: [1] Babylon the great, the mother of the fornications and the abominations of the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:2
6 And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And I wondered, when I had seen her, with great admiration.
The Angel’s Explanation
7 ¶ And the angel said to me: Why dost thou wonder? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman and of the beast which carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.
8 The beast which thou sawest, was, and is not, and shall come up out of the bottomless pit and go into destruction. And the inhabitants on the earth (whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world) shall wonder, seeing the beast that was and is not. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:11; 11:7!; 13:3, 8!
9 And here is the understanding that hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, upon which the woman sitteth: and they are seven kings. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:18
10 Five are fallen, one is, and the other is not yet come: and when he is come, he must remain a short time. … Scripture reference –
11 And the beast [2] which was and is not: the same also is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into destruction. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:8
12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, who have not yet received a kingdom: but shall receive power as kings, one hour [3] after [with] the beast. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 7:24
13 These have one design: and their strength and power they shall deliver to the beast.
14 ¶ These shall fight with the Lamb. And the Lamb shall overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings: and they that are with him are called and elect and faithful. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:16; 1Tim.: 6:15!
15 And he said to me: The waters which thou sawest, where the harlot sitteth, are peoples and nations and tongues. … Scripture reference –
16 And the ten horns which thou sawest in the beast: These shall hate the harlot and shall make her desolate and naked and shall eat her flesh and shall burn her with fire. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:20; Dan.:7:11
17 For God hath given into their hearts to do that which pleaseth him: that they give their kingdom [4] to the beast, till the words of God be fulfilled. … Scripture reference – Prv.: 21:1
18 And the woman which thou sawest is the great city which hath kingdom over the kings of the earth. [5] … Scripture reference –
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8 The beast which thou sawest, was, and is not, and shall come up out of the bottomless pit and go into destruction. And the inhabitants on the earth (whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world) shall wonder, seeing the beast that was and is not. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:11; 11:7!; 13:3, 8!
9 And here is the understanding that hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, upon which the woman sitteth: and they are seven kings. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:18
10 Five are fallen, one is, and the other is not yet come: and when he is come, he must remain a short time. … Scripture reference –
11 And the beast [2] which was and is not: the same also is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into destruction. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:8
12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, who have not yet received a kingdom: but shall receive power as kings, one hour [3] after [with] the beast. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 7:24
13 These have one design: and their strength and power they shall deliver to the beast.
14 ¶ These shall fight with the Lamb. And the Lamb shall overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings: and they that are with him are called and elect and faithful. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:16; 1Tim.: 6:15!
15 And he said to me: The waters which thou sawest, where the harlot sitteth, are peoples and nations and tongues. … Scripture reference –
16 And the ten horns which thou sawest in the beast: These shall hate the harlot and shall make her desolate and naked and shall eat her flesh and shall burn her with fire. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:20; Dan.:7:11
17 For God hath given into their hearts to do that which pleaseth him: that they give their kingdom [4] to the beast, till the words of God be fulfilled. … Scripture reference – Prv.: 21:1
18 And the woman which thou sawest is the great city which hath kingdom over the kings of the earth. [5] … Scripture reference –
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[1] -Ver:-5. A mystery: the name is not literal but symbolical and its meaning is that it will be revealed in due time. (mystery in Greek is musterion, that is “revealed”). In the final ‘universal recapitulation of evil’ (St. Irenaeus’ expression) the “woman” who is the “great harlot” will be the recapitulation of all the diabolic, demonic, gnostic, infidel, false religion of the world since Adam. In short, today it is the Pan-heresy of the Ecumenical movement (utterly opposed by Mortalium Animus, Pius XI, 1928), which is the culmination of modernist Judeo-Mason blasphemy of: the True God and His Christ and the Holy Spirit. This Pan-heresy is centered at Rome in the Vatican since 1958 especially, and has permeated all churches; this is the great apostasy that St. Paul the Apostle warned us about (see: 2 Thess.2:3, 6, 7). He who holds the great apostasy back (2 Thess: 2:6, 7) until the appointed time is Jesus Christ Himself, according to St. Justin Martyr. The beast that the woman rides is the world’s political-religious systems opposed to the True God, the Trinity, Who is the Creator and Ruler over all. These taken together are the precursor of the final beast of verse 11 which includes all the former systems within it.
[2] -Ver. 11. The beast spoken of here seems to be the Roman Empire, as in chapter 13. At the end of days it will be the final world system opposing Christ and His Church. This world system will be, according to the Church Fathers and Doctors of the Church, the one world empire of the Antichrist who is the son of perdition, headquartered in the rebuilt Solomonic temple in Jerusalem. See 2 Thessalonians 2nd chapter. This is the ultimate Babylon and is utterly damned by Christ and His Church. “Such a secular, earthbound state [Israel] could easily become the political and military power base for the Antichrist when he comes. For the Antichrist will be in perfect accord with the ideals of such a Zionist state. Moreover, the State of Israel has demonstrated that it has the will and ability to go to war and win the secular goals to which its heart is attached. Thus when the Antichrist comes to power as head of such an efficient, superbly equipped, scientific State, founded on nationalism, race and blood, he will be able to conquer the rest of the world. He will be the first, the only Jew to reign with political, economic, military power over the whole world from his capital city, Jerusalem, the city in which Our Lord was crucified” (Fr. Vincent Miceli, S.J., The Antichrist, p. 152).
[3] -Ver. 12. One hour: ten other kingdoms are allies of the beast and battle against the Church. But their dominion is short; typified as an hour. These occur at the same time and not in succession.
[4] -Ver. 17. The Greek text reads: “. . . to
do his purpose and to make common cause and to give their kingdom. . . :”
[5] –Ver. 18. …great city which hath kingdom over the kings of the earth.: at the time that the Apocalypse was seen and recorded by St. John the Apostle, that city was Rome, Italy, of the seven hills (1 – Janiculum with the Vatican on the lower slope today, 2 – Aventine, 3 – Palatine with the Capitoline and the Tiburtine oracle, 4 – Caelian, 5 – Esquiline, 6 – Viminal, 7 – Quirinal), in the future it will be Jerusalem of the seven hills (1 – The Citadel, 2 – Acra, 3 – Temple Mount, 4 – Mount of Olives, 5 – Mt. Scopus, 6 – Mt Zion, 7 – Golgotha) when the Antichrist rules from there. The eighth head which is a king and has dominion over the kingdoms of the earth and therefore is identified with that world wide (ecumenical in the narrow sense) kingdom as well, was Caesar, in the days of ancient Rome. Caesar was ruler over Rome, the Pontifex Maximus (head of all Roman religion) and Princeps Senatus – first member by precedence of the Roman Senate (therefore functional dictator without the title); and also the Emperor (Imperator) over the Roman Empire. In the future the eighth head ruling over Jerusalem and having world wide dominion for a short space will be the Antichrist. The exact arrangement of how that will be enacted is known to God.
[2] -Ver. 11. The beast spoken of here seems to be the Roman Empire, as in chapter 13. At the end of days it will be the final world system opposing Christ and His Church. This world system will be, according to the Church Fathers and Doctors of the Church, the one world empire of the Antichrist who is the son of perdition, headquartered in the rebuilt Solomonic temple in Jerusalem. See 2 Thessalonians 2nd chapter. This is the ultimate Babylon and is utterly damned by Christ and His Church. “Such a secular, earthbound state [Israel] could easily become the political and military power base for the Antichrist when he comes. For the Antichrist will be in perfect accord with the ideals of such a Zionist state. Moreover, the State of Israel has demonstrated that it has the will and ability to go to war and win the secular goals to which its heart is attached. Thus when the Antichrist comes to power as head of such an efficient, superbly equipped, scientific State, founded on nationalism, race and blood, he will be able to conquer the rest of the world. He will be the first, the only Jew to reign with political, economic, military power over the whole world from his capital city, Jerusalem, the city in which Our Lord was crucified” (Fr. Vincent Miceli, S.J., The Antichrist, p. 152).
[3] -Ver. 12. One hour: ten other kingdoms are allies of the beast and battle against the Church. But their dominion is short; typified as an hour. These occur at the same time and not in succession.
[4] -Ver. 17. The Greek text reads: “. . . to
do his purpose and to make common cause and to give their kingdom. . . :”
[5] –Ver. 18. …great city which hath kingdom over the kings of the earth.: at the time that the Apocalypse was seen and recorded by St. John the Apostle, that city was Rome, Italy, of the seven hills (1 – Janiculum with the Vatican on the lower slope today, 2 – Aventine, 3 – Palatine with the Capitoline and the Tiburtine oracle, 4 – Caelian, 5 – Esquiline, 6 – Viminal, 7 – Quirinal), in the future it will be Jerusalem of the seven hills (1 – The Citadel, 2 – Acra, 3 – Temple Mount, 4 – Mount of Olives, 5 – Mt. Scopus, 6 – Mt Zion, 7 – Golgotha) when the Antichrist rules from there. The eighth head which is a king and has dominion over the kingdoms of the earth and therefore is identified with that world wide (ecumenical in the narrow sense) kingdom as well, was Caesar, in the days of ancient Rome. Caesar was ruler over Rome, the Pontifex Maximus (head of all Roman religion) and Princeps Senatus – first member by precedence of the Roman Senate (therefore functional dictator without the title); and also the Emperor (Imperator) over the Roman Empire. In the future the eighth head ruling over Jerusalem and having world wide dominion for a short space will be the Antichrist. The exact arrangement of how that will be enacted is known to God.
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10:1; Ezek.: 43:2
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:8!; Isaiah: 13:21, 22!
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:8; 17:2; Jer.: 51:7!; Rev.: 18:9, 15
4 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 51:45!; 2 Cor.: 6:17!; Eph.: 5:7!; 1 Tim.: 5:22
5 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 51:9
6 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 50:29!; 2 Thess.: 1:6
7 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 47:8
8 … Scripture reference –
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:3; 17:2; 18:18
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:15, 16, 17
11 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27;32!
12 … Scripture reference –
13 … Scripture reference –
14 … Scripture reference –
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:3, 10
16 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:4
17 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27:29, 30!; Rev.: 18:10
18 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27:29, 30!; Rev.: 18:9
19 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27:29, 30!, 32, 33!
20 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:12
21 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 51:63, 64
22 … Scripture reference – Ezek.:26:13!; Jer.: 25:10!
23 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 25:10!
24 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:6!
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:8!; Isaiah: 13:21, 22!
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:8; 17:2; Jer.: 51:7!; Rev.: 18:9, 15
4 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 51:45!; 2 Cor.: 6:17!; Eph.: 5:7!; 1 Tim.: 5:22
5 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 51:9
6 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 50:29!; 2 Thess.: 1:6
7 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 47:8
8 … Scripture reference –
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:3; 17:2; 18:18
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:15, 16, 17
11 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27;32!
12 … Scripture reference –
13 … Scripture reference –
14 … Scripture reference –
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:3, 10
16 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:4
17 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27:29, 30!; Rev.: 18:10
18 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27:29, 30!; Rev.: 18:9
19 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27:29, 30!, 32, 33!
20 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:12
21 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 51:63, 64
22 … Scripture reference – Ezek.:26:13!; Jer.: 25:10!
23 … Scripture reference – Jer.: 25:10!
24 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:6!
The Fall of Babylon
Rv:18:
1 ¶ And after these things, I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power: and the earth was enlightened with his glory. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10:1; Ezek.: 43:2
2 And he cried out with a strong voice, saying: Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen: and is become the habitation of devils and the hold of every unclean spirit and the hold of every unclean and hateful bird: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:8!; Isaiah: 13:21, 22!
3 Because all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication: and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her; And the merchants of the earth have been made rich by the power of her delicacies. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:8; 17:2; Jer.: 51:7!; Rev.: 18:9, 15
1 ¶ And after these things, I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power: and the earth was enlightened with his glory. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 10:1; Ezek.: 43:2
2 And he cried out with a strong voice, saying: Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen: and is become the habitation of devils and the hold of every unclean spirit and the hold of every unclean and hateful bird: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:8!; Isaiah: 13:21, 22!
3 Because all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication: and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her; And the merchants of the earth have been made rich by the power of her delicacies. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:8; 17:2; Jer.: 51:7!; Rev.: 18:9, 15
Her Sins and Punishment
4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying: Go out from her, my people; that you be not partakers of her sins and that you receive not of her plagues. … Scripture reference – Jer.: 51:45!; 2 Cor.: 6:17!; Eph.: 5:7!; 1 Tim.: 5:22
5 For her sins have reached unto heaven: and the Lord hath remembered her iniquities. … Scripture reference – Jer.: 51:9
6 Render to her as she also hath rendered to you: and double unto her double, according to her works. In the cup wherein she hath mingled, mingle ye double unto her. … Scripture reference – Jer.: 50:29!; 2 Thess.: 1:6
7 As much as she hath glorified herself and lived in delicacies, so much torment and sorrow give ye to her. Because she saith in her heart: I sit a queen and am no widow: and sorrow I shall not see. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 47:8
8 Therefore, shall her plagues come in one day, death and mourning and famine. And she shall be burnt with the fire: because God is strong, who shall judge her.
5 For her sins have reached unto heaven: and the Lord hath remembered her iniquities. … Scripture reference – Jer.: 51:9
6 Render to her as she also hath rendered to you: and double unto her double, according to her works. In the cup wherein she hath mingled, mingle ye double unto her. … Scripture reference – Jer.: 50:29!; 2 Thess.: 1:6
7 As much as she hath glorified herself and lived in delicacies, so much torment and sorrow give ye to her. Because she saith in her heart: I sit a queen and am no widow: and sorrow I shall not see. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 47:8
8 Therefore, shall her plagues come in one day, death and mourning and famine. And she shall be burnt with the fire: because God is strong, who shall judge her.
Dirge of the Kings
9 ¶ [1] And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived in delicacies with her, shall weep and bewail themselves over her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning: … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:3; 17:2; 18:18
10 Standing afar off for fear of her torments, saying: Alas! alas! that great city, Babylon, that mighty city: for in one hour is thy judgment come. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:15, 16, 17
10 Standing afar off for fear of her torments, saying: Alas! alas! that great city, Babylon, that mighty city: for in one hour is thy judgment come. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:15, 16, 17
Dirge of the Merchants
11 And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her: for no man shall buy their merchandise any more. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27;32!
12 Merchandise of gold and silver and precious stones: and of pearls and fine linen and purple and silk and scarlet: and all thyine wood: and all manner of vessels of ivory: and all manner of vessels of precious stone and of brass and of iron and of marble:
13 And cinnamon and odours and ointment and frankincense and wine and oil and fine flour and wheat and beasts [2] and sheep and horses and chariots: and slaves and souls of men.
14 And the fruits of the desire of thy soul are departed from thee: and all fat and goodly things are perished from thee. And they shall find them no more at all.
15 The merchants of these things, who were made rich, shall stand afar off from her, for fear of her torments, weeping and mourning, … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:3, 10
16 And saying: Alas! alas! that great city, which was clothed with fine linen and purple and scarlet and was gilt with gold and precious stones and pearls. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:4
12 Merchandise of gold and silver and precious stones: and of pearls and fine linen and purple and silk and scarlet: and all thyine wood: and all manner of vessels of ivory: and all manner of vessels of precious stone and of brass and of iron and of marble:
13 And cinnamon and odours and ointment and frankincense and wine and oil and fine flour and wheat and beasts [2] and sheep and horses and chariots: and slaves and souls of men.
14 And the fruits of the desire of thy soul are departed from thee: and all fat and goodly things are perished from thee. And they shall find them no more at all.
15 The merchants of these things, who were made rich, shall stand afar off from her, for fear of her torments, weeping and mourning, … Scripture reference – Rev.: 18:3, 10
16 And saying: Alas! alas! that great city, which was clothed with fine linen and purple and scarlet and was gilt with gold and precious stones and pearls. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:4
17 For in one hour are so great riches come to nought.
Dirge of the Mariners
And every shipmaster and all that sail into the lake, and mariners, and as many as work in the sea, stood afar off, … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27:29, 30!; Rev.: 18:10
18 And cried, seeing the place of her burning, saying: What city is like to this great city? … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27:29, 30!; Rev.: 18:9
19 And they cast dust upon their heads and cried, weeping and mourning, saying: Alas! alas! that great city, wherein all were made rich, that had ships at sea, by reason of her prices. For, in one hour she is made desolate. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27:29, 30!, 32, 33!
20 Rejoice over her, thou heaven and ye holy apostles and prophets. For God hath judged your judgment on her. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:12
18 And cried, seeing the place of her burning, saying: What city is like to this great city? … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27:29, 30!; Rev.: 18:9
19 And they cast dust upon their heads and cried, weeping and mourning, saying: Alas! alas! that great city, wherein all were made rich, that had ships at sea, by reason of her prices. For, in one hour she is made desolate. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 27:29, 30!, 32, 33!
20 Rejoice over her, thou heaven and ye holy apostles and prophets. For God hath judged your judgment on her. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:12
The Angel’s Promise
21 And a mighty angel took up a stone, as it were a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying: With such violence as this, shall Babylon, that great city, be thrown down and shall be found no more at all. … Scripture reference – Jer.: 51:63, 64
22 And the voice of harpers and of musicians and of them that play on the pipe and on the trumpet shall no more be heard at all in thee: and no craftsman [3] of any art whatsoever shall be found any more at all in thee: and the sound of the mill shall be heard no more at all in thee: … Scripture reference – Ezek.:26:13!; Jer.: 25:10!
23 And the light of the lamp shall shine no more at all in thee: and the voice of the bridegroom and the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee. For thy merchants were the great men of the earth: for all nations have been deceived by thy enchantments. … Scripture reference – Jer.: 25:10!
24 And in her was found the blood of prophets and of saints and of all that were slain upon the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:6!
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22 And the voice of harpers and of musicians and of them that play on the pipe and on the trumpet shall no more be heard at all in thee: and no craftsman [3] of any art whatsoever shall be found any more at all in thee: and the sound of the mill shall be heard no more at all in thee: … Scripture reference – Ezek.:26:13!; Jer.: 25:10!
23 And the light of the lamp shall shine no more at all in thee: and the voice of the bridegroom and the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee. For thy merchants were the great men of the earth: for all nations have been deceived by thy enchantments. … Scripture reference – Jer.: 25:10!
24 And in her was found the blood of prophets and of saints and of all that were slain upon the earth. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:6!
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[1] -Ver. 9-19. This passage is not an account of a vision but rather a direct prophecy, after. the manner of the prophecies of Isaias and Ezechiel concerning Tyre. Tyre furnishes a type of the vengeance of God upon satanic pride and luxury.
[2] -Ver.13. Beasts [of burden]: the Greek has “cattle.”
[3] –Ver. 22 The city had boasted previously of her craftsmen, skilled in every craft.
[2] -Ver.13. Beasts [of burden]: the Greek has “cattle.”
[3] –Ver. 22 The city had boasted previously of her craftsmen, skilled in every craft.
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:12; 7:19!; 12:10; 4:11!
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:7!; 17:1, 5; 6:10; Dt.: 32:43!
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:11!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:10!; 5:14; 7:10!
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:17; 21:3; Ps.: 133:1!, 113:21
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:2!; 11:17
7 … Scripture reference –
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:14!; Isaiah: 61:10!
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:5; 22:6; Lk.: 14:15!
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:8, 9; 12:17
11 … Scripture reference – Acts: 7:55!; Rev.: 6:2
12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:14!; 2:18; 2:17
13 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 63:3
14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:8; 4:4!
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:16; 2:12; Isaiah: 11:14!; Rev.: 2:27!; Ps.: 2:9!; Isaiah: 63:3!
16 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:14; 1 Tim.: 6;15!
17 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 39:17, 18
18 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 39:17, 18; Rev.: 6:15; Ezek.:39:20
19 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 16:14; Ps.: 2:2!
20 … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:24; Mk.: 13:22!; Rev.: 14:9,11!; 16:2; 20:4; 17:16; 20:14,15!; 21:8; Dan.:7:11
21 … Scripture reference –
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:7!; 17:1, 5; 6:10; Dt.: 32:43!
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:11!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:10!; 5:14; 7:10!
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:17; 21:3; Ps.: 133:1!, 113:21
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:2!; 11:17
7 … Scripture reference –
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:14!; Isaiah: 61:10!
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:5; 22:6; Lk.: 14:15!
10 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:8, 9; 12:17
11 … Scripture reference – Acts: 7:55!; Rev.: 6:2
12 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:14!; 2:18; 2:17
13 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 63:3
14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:8; 4:4!
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:16; 2:12; Isaiah: 11:14!; Rev.: 2:27!; Ps.: 2:9!; Isaiah: 63:3!
16 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:14; 1 Tim.: 6;15!
17 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 39:17, 18
18 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 39:17, 18; Rev.: 6:15; Ezek.:39:20
19 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 16:14; Ps.: 2:2!
20 … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:24; Mk.: 13:22!; Rev.: 14:9,11!; 16:2; 20:4; 17:16; 20:14,15!; 21:8; Dan.:7:11
21 … Scripture reference –
The Angelic Song
Rv:19:
1 ¶ After these things, I heard as it were the voice of much people in heaven, saying: Alleluia. Salvation and glory and power is to our God. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:12; 7:19!; 12:10; 4:11!
2 For true and just are his judgments, who hath judged the great harlot which corrupted the earth with her fornication and hath revenged the blood of his servants, at her hands. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:7!; 17:1, 5; 6:10; Dt.: 32:43!
3 And again they said: Alleluia. And her smoke ascendeth for ever and ever. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:11!
4 And the four and twenty ancients and the four living creatures fell down and adored God that sitteth upon the throne, saying: Amen. Alleluia. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:10!; 5:14; 7:10!
5 ¶ And a voice came out from the throne, saying: Give praise to our God, all ye his servants: and you that fear him, little and great. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:17; 21:3; Ps.: 133:1!, 113:21
1 ¶ After these things, I heard as it were the voice of much people in heaven, saying: Alleluia. Salvation and glory and power is to our God. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 5:12; 7:19!; 12:10; 4:11!
2 For true and just are his judgments, who hath judged the great harlot which corrupted the earth with her fornication and hath revenged the blood of his servants, at her hands. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:7!; 17:1, 5; 6:10; Dt.: 32:43!
3 And again they said: Alleluia. And her smoke ascendeth for ever and ever. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:11!
4 And the four and twenty ancients and the four living creatures fell down and adored God that sitteth upon the throne, saying: Amen. Alleluia. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 4:10!; 5:14; 7:10!
5 ¶ And a voice came out from the throne, saying: Give praise to our God, all ye his servants: and you that fear him, little and great. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:17; 21:3; Ps.: 133:1!, 113:21
The Song of Triumph
6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of great thunders, saying: Alleluia: for the Lord our God, the Almighty, hath reigned. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 14:2!; 11:17
7 Let us be glad and rejoice and give glory to him. For the marriage of the Lamb is come: and his wife hath prepared herself.
8 And it is granted to her that she should clothe herself with fine linen, glittering and white. For the fine linen are the justifications of saints. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:14!; Isaiah: 61:10!
9 And he said to me: Write: Blessed are they that are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith to me: These words of God are true. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:5; 22:6; Lk.: 14:15!
10 And I fell down before his feet, to adore him. And he saith to me: See thou do it not. I am thy fellow servant [1] and of thy brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Adore God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:8, 9; 12:17
7 Let us be glad and rejoice and give glory to him. For the marriage of the Lamb is come: and his wife hath prepared herself.
8 And it is granted to her that she should clothe herself with fine linen, glittering and white. For the fine linen are the justifications of saints. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:14!; Isaiah: 61:10!
9 And he said to me: Write: Blessed are they that are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith to me: These words of God are true. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:5; 22:6; Lk.: 14:15!
10 And I fell down before his feet, to adore him. And he saith to me: See thou do it not. I am thy fellow servant [1] and of thy brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Adore God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:8, 9; 12:17
VII: THE CONSUMMATION
The Divine Warrior
11 ¶ And I saw heaven opened: and behold a white horse. And he that sat upon him was called faithful and true: and with justice doth he judge and fight. … Scripture reference – Acts: 7:55!; Rev.: 6:2
12 And his eyes were as a flame of fire: and on his head were many diadems. And he had a name written, which no man knoweth but himself. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:14!; 2:18; 2:17
13 And he was clothed with a garment sprinkled with blood. And his name is called: THE WORD OF GOD. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 63:3
14 And the armies that are in heaven followed him on white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:8; 4:4!
12 And his eyes were as a flame of fire: and on his head were many diadems. And he had a name written, which no man knoweth but himself. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:14!; 2:18; 2:17
13 And he was clothed with a garment sprinkled with blood. And his name is called: THE WORD OF GOD. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 63:3
14 And the armies that are in heaven followed him on white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:8; 4:4!
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
15 And out of his mouth proceedeth a sharp two-edged sword, that with it he may strike the nations. And he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness of the wrath of God the Almighty. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:16; 2:12; Isaiah: 11:14!; Rev.: 2:27!; Ps.: 2:9!; Isaiah: 63:3!
16 And he hath on his garment and on his thigh written: KING OF KINGS [2] AND LORD OF LORDS. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:14; 1 Tim.: 6;15!
16 And he hath on his garment and on his thigh written: KING OF KINGS [2] AND LORD OF LORDS. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 17:14; 1 Tim.: 6;15!
Defeat of the Beast and the False Prophet
17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun: and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that did fly through the midst of heaven: Come, gather yourselves together to the great supper of God: … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 39:17, 18
18 That you may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of tribunes and the flesh of mighty men and the flesh of horses and of them that sit on them: and the flesh of all freemen and bondmen and of little and of great. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 39:17, 18; Rev.: 6:15; Ezek.:39:20
19 And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies, [3] gathered together to make war with him that sat upon the horse and with his army. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 16:14; Ps.: 2:2!
20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet [4] who wrought signs before him, wherewith he seduced them who received the character of the beast and who adored his image. These two were cast alive into the pool of fire burning with brimstone. … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:24; Mk.: 13:22!; Rev.: 14:9,11!; 16:2; 20:4; 17:16; 20:14,15!; 21:8; Dan.:7:11
21 And the rest were slain by the sword of him that sitteth upon the horse, which proceedeth out of his mouth: and all the birds were filled with their flesh.
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18 That you may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of tribunes and the flesh of mighty men and the flesh of horses and of them that sit on them: and the flesh of all freemen and bondmen and of little and of great. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 39:17, 18; Rev.: 6:15; Ezek.:39:20
19 And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies, [3] gathered together to make war with him that sat upon the horse and with his army. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 11:7!; 16:14; Ps.: 2:2!
20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet [4] who wrought signs before him, wherewith he seduced them who received the character of the beast and who adored his image. These two were cast alive into the pool of fire burning with brimstone. … Scripture reference – Mt.: 24:24; Mk.: 13:22!; Rev.: 14:9,11!; 16:2; 20:4; 17:16; 20:14,15!; 21:8; Dan.:7:11
21 And the rest were slain by the sword of him that sitteth upon the horse, which proceedeth out of his mouth: and all the birds were filled with their flesh.
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[1] -Ver. 10. Fellow-servant: one bond of service unites angels and men.
[2] -Ver.16. King of kings: the power of Christ is irresistible. His kingship universal. This is an affirmation of His divinity.
[3] -Ver. 19. The true King is followed by his army; it is one army, united by one bond and under one King. The army of the beast is made up of diverse armies and united only by opposition to the good; the battle is that of Armagedon.
[4] -Ver.4 20. .The false prophet: the second wild beast, that of chapter 13.
[2] -Ver.16. King of kings: the power of Christ is irresistible. His kingship universal. This is an affirmation of His divinity.
[3] -Ver. 19. The true King is followed by his army; it is one army, united by one bond and under one King. The army of the beast is made up of diverse armies and united only by opposition to the good; the battle is that of Armagedon.
[4] -Ver.4 20. .The false prophet: the second wild beast, that of chapter 13.
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1 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:1
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:9!; Tobias: 8:3!
3 … Scripture reference –
4 … Scripture reference – 1 Cor.: 6:2; Rev.: 1:2, 9; 6:9; 14:9, 11; 19:20; 13:16
5 … Scripture reference –
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:11; 5:10; Isaiah: 61:6!; Rev.: 22:5
7 … Scripture reference –
8 … Scripture reference – Hab.: 1:6
9 … Scripture reference – 4 Rg. (2 Kings): 1:10!
10 … Scripture reference –
11 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 6:11; 2 Pt.: 3:12!
12 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 7:10; Sir.: 16:13!
13 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:23!; Sir.:16:13!
14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:20; 21:8; Hos.: 13:14!
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:8!; Dan.: 12:1!; 19:20!; Mt.: 13:42!, 50
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:9!; Tobias: 8:3!
3 … Scripture reference –
4 … Scripture reference – 1 Cor.: 6:2; Rev.: 1:2, 9; 6:9; 14:9, 11; 19:20; 13:16
5 … Scripture reference –
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:11; 5:10; Isaiah: 61:6!; Rev.: 22:5
7 … Scripture reference –
8 … Scripture reference – Hab.: 1:6
9 … Scripture reference – 4 Rg. (2 Kings): 1:10!
10 … Scripture reference –
11 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 6:11; 2 Pt.: 3:12!
12 … Scripture reference – Dan.: 7:10; Sir.: 16:13!
13 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:23!; Sir.:16:13!
14 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:20; 21:8; Hos.: 13:14!
15 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:8!; Dan.: 12:1!; 19:20!; Mt.: 13:42!, 50
Satan Chained
Rv:20:
1 ¶ And I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:1
2 And he laid hold on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. [1] … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:9!; Tobias: 8:3!
3 And he cast him into the bottomless pit and shut him up and set a seal upon him, that he should no more seduce the nations till the thousand years be finished. And after that, he must be loosed a little time. … Scripture reference –
1 ¶ And I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 9:1
2 And he laid hold on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. [1] … Scripture reference – Rev.: 12:9!; Tobias: 8:3!
3 And he cast him into the bottomless pit and shut him up and set a seal upon him, that he should no more seduce the nations till the thousand years be finished. And after that, he must be loosed a little time. … Scripture reference –
Reign of the Saints
4 And I saw seats. And they sat upon them: and judgment was given unto them. And the souls of them that were beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God and who had not adored the beast nor his image nor received his character on their foreheads or in their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. … Scripture reference – 1 Cor.: 6:2; Rev.: 1:2, 9; 6:9; 14:9, 11; 19:20; 13:16
5 The rest of the dead [2] lived not, till the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. … Scripture reference –
6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection. In these the second death hath no power. But they shall be priests of God and of Christ: and shall reign with him a thousand years. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:11; 5:10; Isaiah: 61:6!; Rev.: 22:5
5 The rest of the dead [2] lived not, till the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. … Scripture reference –
6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection. In these the second death hath no power. But they shall be priests of God and of Christ: and shall reign with him a thousand years. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:11; 5:10; Isaiah: 61:6!; Rev.: 22:5
Satan Loosed
7 And when the thousand years shall be finished, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison and shall go forth and seduce the nations which are over the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog: [3] and shall gather them together to battle, the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.
8 And they came upon the breadth of the earth and encompassed the camp of the saints and the beloved city. 8 … Scripture reference – Hab.: 1:6
9 And there cane down fire from God out of heaven and devoured them: and the devil, who seduced them, was cast into the pool of fire and brimstone, where both the beast … Scripture reference – 4 Rg. (2 Kings): 1:10!
10 And the false prophet shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
8 And they came upon the breadth of the earth and encompassed the camp of the saints and the beloved city. 8 … Scripture reference – Hab.: 1:6
9 And there cane down fire from God out of heaven and devoured them: and the devil, who seduced them, was cast into the pool of fire and brimstone, where both the beast … Scripture reference – 4 Rg. (2 Kings): 1:10!
10 And the false prophet shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
The Last Judgement
11 ¶ And I saw a great white throne and one sitting upon it, from whose face the earth and heaven fled away: and there was no place found for them … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 6:11; 2 Pt.: 3:12!
12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing in the presence of the throne. And the books were opened: and another book was opened, which was the book of life. And the dead were judged by those things which were written in the books, [4] according to their works. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 7:10; Sir.: 16:13!
13 And the sea gave up the dead that were in it: and death and hell gave up their dead that were in them. And they were judged, every one according to their works. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:23!; Sir.:16:13!
14 And hell and death were cast into the pool of fire. This is the second death. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:20; 21:8; Hos.: 13:14!
15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the pool of fire. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:8!; Dan.: 12:1!; 19:20!; Mt.: 13:42!, 50
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12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing in the presence of the throne. And the books were opened: and another book was opened, which was the book of life. And the dead were judged by those things which were written in the books, [4] according to their works. … Scripture reference – Dan.: 7:10; Sir.: 16:13!
13 And the sea gave up the dead that were in it: and death and hell gave up their dead that were in them. And they were judged, every one according to their works. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 2:23!; Sir.:16:13!
14 And hell and death were cast into the pool of fire. This is the second death. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 19:20; 21:8; Hos.: 13:14!
15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the pool of fire. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 13:8!; Dan.: 12:1!; 19:20!; Mt.: 13:42!, 50
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[1] -Ver. 2. A thousand years: not to be taken literally. It signifies that, after the destruction of hostile kings and the chaining of the dragon, the Church will enjoy a long era of peace. During this era Christ will reign over the souls of men, and Christians, through their influence over the world, will reign with Christ.
[2] -Ver. 5. The rest of the dead: sinners who will not enjoy any kind of resurrection until the end of time, The first resurrection: the spiritual reign of the faithful with Christ during the long period of a thousand years. The general resurrection, on the last day, is referred to in vv. 12 and 13.
[3] -Ver. 7. Gog and Magog: after a thousand years (figurative: a long time) Magog the nation, will attack the Church. This nation designated as Magog is modern “Israel” the AshkeNazi creation of the Zionist antichrists, Gog is the Jew Antichrist.
The names are taken from Ezechiel. In rabbinical books the names were used to signify the nations that would rise against the Messias. The names are to be understood figuratively and literally (i.e. the Khazar Ashkenazi Talmudic Zionist Lurianic Cabalist Antichrist Satanism) and signify the earthly powers that will make the last onslaught against the Church with their totally false Judaism which is Talmudic satanism. This has been occurring with increasing ferocity since the “establishment” of the satanic “state” of “Israel” in 1948. The: “ha maschiach” of the Talmudic Jews is the Antichrist. The True Maschiach or Messias is only and can be no other than Jesus Christ.
[4] -Ver. 12. By those things that were written in the books (scrolls): i.e., according to their works, a frequent idea in the New Testament.
[2] -Ver. 5. The rest of the dead: sinners who will not enjoy any kind of resurrection until the end of time, The first resurrection: the spiritual reign of the faithful with Christ during the long period of a thousand years. The general resurrection, on the last day, is referred to in vv. 12 and 13.
[3] -Ver. 7. Gog and Magog: after a thousand years (figurative: a long time) Magog the nation, will attack the Church. This nation designated as Magog is modern “Israel” the AshkeNazi creation of the Zionist antichrists, Gog is the Jew Antichrist.
The names are taken from Ezechiel. In rabbinical books the names were used to signify the nations that would rise against the Messias. The names are to be understood figuratively and literally (i.e. the Khazar Ashkenazi Talmudic Zionist Lurianic Cabalist Antichrist Satanism) and signify the earthly powers that will make the last onslaught against the Church with their totally false Judaism which is Talmudic satanism. This has been occurring with increasing ferocity since the “establishment” of the satanic “state” of “Israel” in 1948. The: “ha maschiach” of the Talmudic Jews is the Antichrist. The True Maschiach or Messias is only and can be no other than Jesus Christ.
[4] -Ver. 12. By those things that were written in the books (scrolls): i.e., according to their works, a frequent idea in the New Testament.
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1 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 65:17!; 2 Pt.: 3:13
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:10; 3:12; IV Esr.: 13:36; Isaiah: 61:10!
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:17; 19:5; Jn.:1:14; Lv.: 26:11, 12!; 2 Cor.:6:16!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 7:17; Isaiah: 25:8; 65:19!
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 7:10!; Isaiah: 43:19; 2 Cor.:5:17; Rev.: 19:9; 22:6
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:8; 22:13!; 22:17!; Isaiah: 55:1!
7 … Scripture reference – 2 Sam.: 7:14!
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:15!; 19:20; 20:14
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1, 6; 17:1
10 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 40:2; Mt.: 4:8!; Rev.: 21:2; 3:12
11 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:23!
12 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 48:31 – 34
13 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 48:31 – 34
14 … Scripture reference –
15 … Scripture reference –
16 … Scripture reference –
17 … Scripture reference –
18 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 54:12
19 … Scripture reference – Tobias: 13:21
20 … Scripture reference –
21 … Scripture reference –
22 … Scripture reference –
23 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:5; Isaiah: 60:19!; Rev.: 21:11; IV Esr.: 7:42
24 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:3!
25 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:11!; Rev.: 22:5
26 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:11!
27 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 52:1!; Rev.: 13:8!
2 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:10; 3:12; IV Esr.: 13:36; Isaiah: 61:10!
3 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:17; 19:5; Jn.:1:14; Lv.: 26:11, 12!; 2 Cor.:6:16!
4 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 7:17; Isaiah: 25:8; 65:19!
5 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 7:10!; Isaiah: 43:19; 2 Cor.:5:17; Rev.: 19:9; 22:6
6 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:8; 22:13!; 22:17!; Isaiah: 55:1!
7 … Scripture reference – 2 Sam.: 7:14!
8 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:15!; 19:20; 20:14
9 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1, 6; 17:1
10 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 40:2; Mt.: 4:8!; Rev.: 21:2; 3:12
11 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:23!
12 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 48:31 – 34
13 … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 48:31 – 34
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18 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 54:12
19 … Scripture reference – Tobias: 13:21
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22 … Scripture reference –
23 … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:5; Isaiah: 60:19!; Rev.: 21:11; IV Esr.: 7:42
24 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:3!
25 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:11!; Rev.: 22:5
26 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:11!
27 … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 52:1!; Rev.: 13:8!
New Heaven and New Earth
Rv:21:
1 ¶ I saw a new heaven and a new [1] earth. For the first heaven and the first earth was gone: and the sea is now no more. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 65:17!; 2 Pt.: 3:13
2 And I, John, saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:10; 3:12; IV Esr.: 13:36; Isaiah: 61:10!
3 And I heard a great voice from the throne, saying: Behold the tabernacle of God with men: and he will dwell with them. And they shall be his people: and God himself with them shall be their God. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:17; 19:5; Jn.:1:14; Lv.: 26:11, 12!; 2 Cor.:6:16!
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and death shall be no more. Nor mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow shall be any more, for the former things are passed away. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 7:17; Isaiah: 25:8; 65:19!
1 ¶ I saw a new heaven and a new [1] earth. For the first heaven and the first earth was gone: and the sea is now no more. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 65:17!; 2 Pt.: 3:13
2 And I, John, saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:10; 3:12; IV Esr.: 13:36; Isaiah: 61:10!
3 And I heard a great voice from the throne, saying: Behold the tabernacle of God with men: and he will dwell with them. And they shall be his people: and God himself with them shall be their God. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 16:17; 19:5; Jn.:1:14; Lv.: 26:11, 12!; 2 Cor.:6:16!
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and death shall be no more. Nor mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow shall be any more, for the former things are passed away. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 7:17; Isaiah: 25:8; 65:19!
The Promise
5 And he that sat on the throne, said: Behold, I make all things new. And he said to me: Write. For these words are most faithful and true. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 7:10!; Isaiah: 43:19; 2 Cor.:5:17; Rev.: 19:9; 22:6
6 And he said to me: It is done. I am Alpha and Omega: the Beginning and the End. To him that thirsteth, I will give of the fountain of the water of life, freely. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:8; 22:13!; 22:17!; Isaiah: 55:1!
7 He that shall overcome shall possess these things. And I will be his God: and he shall be my son. … Scripture reference – 2 Sam.: 7:14!
8 But the fearful and unbelieving and the abominable and murderers and whoremongers and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, they shall have their portion in the pool burning with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:15!; 19:20; 20:14
9 ¶ And there came one of the seven angels, who had the vials full of the seven last plagues, and spoke with me, saying: Come and I will shew thee the bride, the wife of the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1, 6; 17:1
6 And he said to me: It is done. I am Alpha and Omega: the Beginning and the End. To him that thirsteth, I will give of the fountain of the water of life, freely. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 1:8; 22:13!; 22:17!; Isaiah: 55:1!
7 He that shall overcome shall possess these things. And I will be his God: and he shall be my son. … Scripture reference – 2 Sam.: 7:14!
8 But the fearful and unbelieving and the abominable and murderers and whoremongers and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, they shall have their portion in the pool burning with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:15!; 19:20; 20:14
9 ¶ And there came one of the seven angels, who had the vials full of the seven last plagues, and spoke with me, saying: Come and I will shew thee the bride, the wife of the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 15:1, 6; 17:1
The Heavenly Jerusalem
10 And he took me up in spirit to a great and high mountain: and he shewed me the holy city Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 40:2; Mt.: 4:8!; Rev.: 21:2; 3:12
11 Having the glory of God, and the light thereof was like to a precious stone, as to the jasper stone even as crystal. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:23!
12 And it had a wall great and high, having twelve gates, and in the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 48:31 – 34
13 On the east, three gates: and on the north, three gates: and on the south, three gates: and on the west, three gates. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 48:31 – 34
14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations: And in them, the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, … Scripture reference –
15 And he that spoke with me had a measure of a reed of gold, to measure the city and the gates thereof and the wall. … Scripture reference –
16 And the city lieth in a four-square: [2] and the length thereof is as great as the breadth. And he measured the city with the golden reed for twelve thousand furlongs: and the length and the height and the breadth thereof are equal. … Scripture reference –
17 And he measured the wall thereof an hundred forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, which is of an angel. [3] … Scripture reference –
18 And the building of the wall thereof was of jasper stone: but the city itself pure gold like to clear glass. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 54:12
19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper: the second, sapphire: the third; a chalcedony: the fourth, an emerald: … Scripture reference – Tobias: 13:21
20 The fifth, sardonyx: the sixth, sardius: the seventh, chrysolite: the eighth, beryl: the ninth, a topaz: the tenth, a chrysoprasus: the eleventh, a jacinth: the twelfth, an amethyst.
21 And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, one to each: and every several gate was of one several pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, as it were, transparent glass. … Scripture reference –
11 Having the glory of God, and the light thereof was like to a precious stone, as to the jasper stone even as crystal. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 21:23!
12 And it had a wall great and high, having twelve gates, and in the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 48:31 – 34
13 On the east, three gates: and on the north, three gates: and on the south, three gates: and on the west, three gates. … Scripture reference – Ezek.: 48:31 – 34
14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations: And in them, the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, … Scripture reference –
15 And he that spoke with me had a measure of a reed of gold, to measure the city and the gates thereof and the wall. … Scripture reference –
16 And the city lieth in a four-square: [2] and the length thereof is as great as the breadth. And he measured the city with the golden reed for twelve thousand furlongs: and the length and the height and the breadth thereof are equal. … Scripture reference –
17 And he measured the wall thereof an hundred forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, which is of an angel. [3] … Scripture reference –
18 And the building of the wall thereof was of jasper stone: but the city itself pure gold like to clear glass. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 54:12
19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper: the second, sapphire: the third; a chalcedony: the fourth, an emerald: … Scripture reference – Tobias: 13:21
20 The fifth, sardonyx: the sixth, sardius: the seventh, chrysolite: the eighth, beryl: the ninth, a topaz: the tenth, a chrysoprasus: the eleventh, a jacinth: the twelfth, an amethyst.
21 And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, one to each: and every several gate was of one several pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, as it were, transparent glass. … Scripture reference –
God and the Lamb Give It Light
22 And I saw no temple therein. For the Lord God Almighty is the temple thereof, and the Lamb. … Scripture reference –
23 And the city hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine in it. For the glory of God hath enlightened it: and the Lamb is the lamp thereof. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:5; Isaiah: 60:19!; Rev.: 21:11; IV Esr.: 7:42
24 And the nations shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth shall bring their glory and honour into it. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:3!
25 And the gates thereof shall not be shut by day: for there shall be no night there. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:11!; Rev.: 22:5
26 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:11!
27 There shall not enter into it any thing defiled or that worketh abomination or maketh a lie: but they that are written in the book of life of the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 52:1!; Rev.: 13:8!
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23 And the city hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine in it. For the glory of God hath enlightened it: and the Lamb is the lamp thereof. … Scripture reference – Rev.: 22:5; Isaiah: 60:19!; Rev.: 21:11; IV Esr.: 7:42
24 And the nations shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth shall bring their glory and honour into it. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:3!
25 And the gates thereof shall not be shut by day: for there shall be no night there. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:11!; Rev.: 22:5
26 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 60:11!
27 There shall not enter into it any thing defiled or that worketh abomination or maketh a lie: but they that are written in the book of life of the Lamb. … Scripture reference – Isaiah: 52:1!; Rev.: 13:8!
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[1] -Ver. 1. New: there are two words that are translated “new” in our English versions. One refers to time: the other to quality. The quality of the earth will be changed but not the substance; there will be some resemblance between the old and the new. Cf. Rom. 8, 19 (202).
[2] – Ver. 16. Foursquare: the length and breadth are equal; the height is equal to the length and breadth. This is a symbol of perfect symmetry, and signifies the grandeur of the city.
[3] – Ver. 17. Man’s measure . . . angel’s measure: the measure is the measure of a man but the reed is handled by an angel; the measure is true for men and true for angels.
[2] – Ver. 16. Foursquare: the length and breadth are equal; the height is equal to the length and breadth. This is a symbol of perfect symmetry, and signifies the grandeur of the city.
[3] – Ver. 17. Man’s measure . . . angel’s measure: the measure is the measure of a man but the reed is handled by an angel; the measure is true for men and true for angels.
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1 … Scripture reference – Ezek. 47:1!
2 … Scripture reference – Ezek. 47:12!
3 … Scripture reference – Zach. 14:1!
4 … Scripture reference – Ps. 41:3; Mt. 5:8; Rev. 3:12; 14:1
5 … Scripture reference – Rev. 21:25; 21:23; Isaiah: 60:19!; Rev.20:6; Dan. 7:18
6 … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:9!; 21:5; 1:1!
7 … Scripture reference – Rev. 12:20; 1:3!; 3:11
8 … Scripture reference – 1Jn. 1:1, 3; Rev. 19;10
9 … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:10
10 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:3!
11 … Scripture reference – Dan: 12:10
12 … Scripture reference – Rev. 22:7!; Isaiah: 40:10!; 62:11; 2:23!
13 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:8; 21:6: 1:17: Isaiah: 41:4!
14 … Scripture reference – Rev. 7:14!; 2:7!
15 … Scripture reference – Rev. 21:8: Gal. 5:19, 20
16 … Scripture reference –
17 … Scripture reference – Rev. 21:6; Isaiah: 55;:1!; Jn. 7:37
18 … Scripture reference – Proverbs 30:6!
19 … Scripture reference – Exodus 32:33!
20 … Scripture reference – Rev. 22:7!
21 … Scripture reference – 2Cor. 13:13!; 2Thess. 3:18; Titus 3:15
2 … Scripture reference – Ezek. 47:12!
3 … Scripture reference – Zach. 14:1!
4 … Scripture reference – Ps. 41:3; Mt. 5:8; Rev. 3:12; 14:1
5 … Scripture reference – Rev. 21:25; 21:23; Isaiah: 60:19!; Rev.20:6; Dan. 7:18
6 … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:9!; 21:5; 1:1!
7 … Scripture reference – Rev. 12:20; 1:3!; 3:11
8 … Scripture reference – 1Jn. 1:1, 3; Rev. 19;10
9 … Scripture reference – Rev. 19:10
10 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:3!
11 … Scripture reference – Dan: 12:10
12 … Scripture reference – Rev. 22:7!; Isaiah: 40:10!; 62:11; 2:23!
13 … Scripture reference – Rev. 1:8; 21:6: 1:17: Isaiah: 41:4!
14 … Scripture reference – Rev. 7:14!; 2:7!
15 … Scripture reference – Rev. 21:8: Gal. 5:19, 20
16 … Scripture reference –
17 … Scripture reference – Rev. 21:6; Isaiah: 55;:1!; Jn. 7:37
18 … Scripture reference – Proverbs 30:6!
19 … Scripture reference – Exodus 32:33!
20 … Scripture reference – Rev. 22:7!
21 … Scripture reference – 2Cor. 13:13!; 2Thess. 3:18; Titus 3:15
Rv:22:
The River and Tree of Life
1 ¶ And he shewed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. … Scripture reference — Ezek. 47:1!
2 In the midst of the street thereof, and on both sides of the river, was the tree of life, bearing twelve fruits, yielding its fruits every month: the leaves of the tree for the healing of the nations. … Scripture reference — Ezek. 47:12!
2 In the midst of the street thereof, and on both sides of the river, was the tree of life, bearing twelve fruits, yielding its fruits every month: the leaves of the tree for the healing of the nations. … Scripture reference — Ezek. 47:12!
The Throne of God and of the Lamb
3 And there shall be no curse any more: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it. And his servants shall serve him. … Scripture reference — Zach. 14:1!
4 And they shall see his face: and his name shall be on their foreheads. … Scripture reference — Ps. 41:3; Mt. 5:8; Rev. 3:12; 14:1
5 And night shall be no more. And they shall not need the light of the lamp, nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God shall enlighten then. And they shall reign for ever and ever. … Scripture reference — Rev. 21:25; 21:23; Isaiah: 60:19!; Rev.20:6; Dan. 7:18
4 And they shall see his face: and his name shall be on their foreheads. … Scripture reference — Ps. 41:3; Mt. 5:8; Rev. 3:12; 14:1
5 And night shall be no more. And they shall not need the light of the lamp, nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God shall enlighten then. And they shall reign for ever and ever. … Scripture reference — Rev. 21:25; 21:23; Isaiah: 60:19!; Rev.20:6; Dan. 7:18
EPILOGUE
Confirmation
6 ¶ And he said to me: These words are most faithful and true. And the Lord God of the spirits of the prophets sent his angel to shew his servant the things which must be done shortly. … Scripture reference — Rev. 19:9!; 21:5; 1:1!
7 And: Behold I come quickly. [1] Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book. … Scripture reference — Rev. 12:20; 1:3!; 3:11
8 And I, John, who have heard and seen these things. And, after I had heard and seen, I fell down to adore before the feet of the angel who shewed me the things. … Scripture reference — 1Jn. 1:1, 3; Rev. 19;10
9 And he said to me: See thou do it not. For I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren the prophets and of them that keep the words of the prophecy of this book. Adore God. … Scripture reference — Rev. 19:10
7 And: Behold I come quickly. [1] Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book. … Scripture reference — Rev. 12:20; 1:3!; 3:11
8 And I, John, who have heard and seen these things. And, after I had heard and seen, I fell down to adore before the feet of the angel who shewed me the things. … Scripture reference — 1Jn. 1:1, 3; Rev. 19;10
9 And he said to me: See thou do it not. For I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren the prophets and of them that keep the words of the prophecy of this book. Adore God. … Scripture reference — Rev. 19:10
Words of Christ
10 And he saith to me: Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book. For the time is at hand. … Scripture reference — Rev. 1:3!
11 He that hurteth, let him hurt still: [2] and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is just, let him be justified still: and he that is holy, let him be sanctified still. … Scripture reference — Dan: 12:10
12 Behold, I come quickly: and my reward is with me, to render to every, man according to his works. … Scripture reference — Rev. 22:7!; Isaiah: 40:10!; 62:11; 2:23!
13 I am Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. … Scripture reference — Rev. 1:8; 21:6: 1:17: Isaiah: 41:4!
14 Blessed are they that wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb: that they may have a right to the tree of life and may enter in by the gates into the city. Rev. 7:14!; 2:7!
15 Without are dogs and sorcerers and unchaste and murderers and servers of idols and every one that loveth and maketh a lie. … Scripture reference — Rev. 21:8: Gal. 5:19, 20
11 He that hurteth, let him hurt still: [2] and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is just, let him be justified still: and he that is holy, let him be sanctified still. … Scripture reference — Dan: 12:10
12 Behold, I come quickly: and my reward is with me, to render to every, man according to his works. … Scripture reference — Rev. 22:7!; Isaiah: 40:10!; 62:11; 2:23!
13 I am Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. … Scripture reference — Rev. 1:8; 21:6: 1:17: Isaiah: 41:4!
14 Blessed are they that wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb: that they may have a right to the tree of life and may enter in by the gates into the city. Rev. 7:14!; 2:7!
15 Without are dogs and sorcerers and unchaste and murderers and servers of idols and every one that loveth and maketh a lie. … Scripture reference — Rev. 21:8: Gal. 5:19, 20
Final Attestation
16 I, Jesus, have sent my angel, to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the root and stock of David, the bright and morning star.
17 And the Spirit [3] and the bride say: Come. And he that heareth, let him say: Come. And he that thirsteth, let him come. And he that will, let him take the water of life, freely. … Scripture reference — Rev. 21:6; Isaiah: 55;:1!; Jn. 7:37
18 For I testify to every one that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book: If any man shall add to these things, God shall add unto him the plagues written in this book. … Scripture reference — Proverbs 30:6!
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from these things that are written in this book. Exodus 32:33!
20 ¶ He that giveth testimony of these things, saith: Surely, I come quickly: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. [4] … Scripture reference — Rev. 22:7!
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. [5] Amen. … Scripture reference — 2Cor. 13:13!; 2Thess. 3:18; Titus 3:15
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17 And the Spirit [3] and the bride say: Come. And he that heareth, let him say: Come. And he that thirsteth, let him come. And he that will, let him take the water of life, freely. … Scripture reference — Rev. 21:6; Isaiah: 55;:1!; Jn. 7:37
18 For I testify to every one that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book: If any man shall add to these things, God shall add unto him the plagues written in this book. … Scripture reference — Proverbs 30:6!
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from these things that are written in this book. Exodus 32:33!
20 ¶ He that giveth testimony of these things, saith: Surely, I come quickly: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. [4] … Scripture reference — Rev. 22:7!
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. [5] Amen. … Scripture reference — 2Cor. 13:13!; 2Thess. 3:18; Titus 3:15
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[1] – Ver. 7. I come quickly: these are the words of Christ and confirm the declaration of the last verse. He will come quickly but the precise time is not determined. “One day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day!” {2 Pet. 3, 8}
[2] – Ver. 11f. No permission is given to continue in evil. The meaning is that we reap what we sow.
[3] – Ver. 17. The Spirit: the Holy Spirit. The bride: the Church of Christ.
[4] – Ver. 20. I come quickly: the words are Christ’s, now repeated for the seventh time.
[5] – Ver. 21. The Greek Codex Sinaiticus has, “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with the saints.
[2] – Ver. 11f. No permission is given to continue in evil. The meaning is that we reap what we sow.
[3] – Ver. 17. The Spirit: the Holy Spirit. The bride: the Church of Christ.
[4] – Ver. 20. I come quickly: the words are Christ’s, now repeated for the seventh time.
[5] – Ver. 21. The Greek Codex Sinaiticus has, “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with the saints.
