Bible Commentary

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. 8. But the fearful ] The cowards would express the sense more accurately, at least in modern English. Those … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 21:8”

He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. 7. He that overcometh ] Carries back our thoughts to the promises at the beginning of the book, Rev 2:7, &c. There is perhaps some significance in the Father thus taking up and repeating the language … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 21:7”

And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. 6. It is done ] We should read the plural: the word therefore is not an exact repetition of that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 21:6”

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. 5. And he that sat upon the throne said ] The first time that He speaks. The reference is rather to the eternal throne of Rev 4:2 than … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 21:5”

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 4. God shall wipe ] Read simply, and shall wipe, or, and He shall wipe, according as it is thought … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 21:4”

And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God [is] with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, [and be] their God. A Voice from Heaven of Blessing and Judgement, Rev 21:3-8 3. out of heaven … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 21:3”

And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. The New Jerusalem, Rev 21:2 2. And I John saw ] Read simply, and I saw. new Jerusalem ] For the old Jerusalem, though we saw (Rev 20:9, and note) that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 21:2”

And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. 15. And whosoever &c.] “By the works of the Law shall no flesh be justified.” Any who are not in the number of those saved by God’s free grace, are sure to have sins recorded against them, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 20:15”

And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 14. And death and hell were cast &c.] They are enemies of God, 1Co 15:26, and to be destroyed at Christ’s triumph, ib. 54. But though no doubt presented to St John as individual demon figures (see Rev 6:8), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 20:14”

And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. 13. death and hell ] See Rev 6:8. Sheol, the Hebrew equivalent of Hades, seems not quite determined in meaning between the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 20:13”