Bible Commentary

He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. 11. He that is unjust &c.] The sense is generally understood to be, “The time is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 22:11”

And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. 10. he saith ] Still, probably, the same angel. He speaks still more unmistakeably in Christ’s person, now that St John understands beyond mistake that he is not Christ Himself. Seal not &c.] Pointedly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 22:10”

Then saith he unto me, See [thou do it] not: for I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. 9. for ] should be omitted. thy brethren the prophets ] It has been recognised in Rev 22:6-7, that St John … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 22:9”

And I John saw these things, and heard [them.] And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things. 8. And I John saw &c.] Lit. and I John [ am ] he that saw and heard (or “heard and saw”) these … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 22:8”

Behold, I come quickly: blessed [is] he that keepeth the saying of the prophecy of this book. 7. Behold ] Read, And behold. I come quickly ] Spoken no doubt in the name of Christ, though hardly by Him. Cf. Rev 3:11, and Rev 22:12 ; Rev 22:20. blessed is he that keepeth &c.] Rev … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 22:7”

And he said unto me, These sayings [are] faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to show unto his servants the things which must shortly be done. The Confirmation of the Promise; the Error of the Seer, Rev 22:6-11 6. And he said unto me ] Who speaks? … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 22:6”

And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign forever and ever. 5. there ] Read, any more. See Rev 21:25. they need no candle &c.] Read, they have no need of light of lamp, neither … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 22:5”

And they shall see his face; and his name [shall be] in their foreheads. 4. shall see his face ] This is the locus classicus for what constitutes the blessedness of heaven, the “Beatific Vision.” It is intimated in Job 19:26 and in Isa 52:8, where there may be an allusion to the privilege of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 22:4”

And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: 3. no more curse ] The word for “curse” is rather peculiar; it is no doubt meant as a translation of that rendered “utter destruction” in Zec 14:11, of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 22:3”

In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, [was there] the tree of life, which bare twelve [manner of] fruits, [and] yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree [were] for the healing of the nations. 2. In the midst of the river ] The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 22:2”