Revelation of John 19:9
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Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”
Commentaries
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He--God by His angel saith unto me. called--effectually, not merely externally. The "unto," or into," seems to express this: not merely invited to (Greek, "epi"), but called INTO, so as to be partakers of (Greek, "eis"); compare Co1 1:9. marriage supper--Greek, "the supper of the marriage." Typified by the Lord's Supper. true--Greek, "genuine"; veritable sayings which shall surely be fulfilled, namely, all the previous revelations.
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. A further account of the triumphant song of angels and saints for the fall of Babylon (Rev 19:1-4). II. The marriage between Christ and the church proclaimed and perfected (Rev 19:5-10). III. Another warlike expedition of the glorious head and husband of the church, with the success of it (Rev 19:10, etc.).
Open source ↗19:9 Blessed are those: This fourth blessing in Revelation (see 1:3; 14:13; 16:15) affirms the hope of the faithful. • who are invited: God is in control and determines who will participate. • wedding feast (cp. 19:17): Jesus often used meals to explain the Kingdom (Matt 22:1-13; Luke 14:7-24), and he ordained a meal for the church (Mark 14:22-25; 1 Cor 11:23-26). • These are true words: This oath asserts the reliability of the message.
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Then the angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.”
And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”
Therefore write down the things you have seen, and the things that are, and the things that will happen after this.
Then the LORD answered me: “Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it.
Then the LORD said to me, “Take a large scroll and write on it with an ordinary stylus: Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.
“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.
To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze.
To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.
To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of the One who holds the sharp, double-edged sword.