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Revelation 1:5-6 KJV
Revelation · chapter 1 · verses 5–6
5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, 6And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.Revelation 1:5-6 · King James Version
Revelation 1:5-6 in context
3Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
4John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
6And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
8I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Commentary
Cross references
- Psalms 89:27
- Hebrews 9:14
- 1 John 1:7
- Revelation 17:14
- Colossians 1:18
- 1 Peter 1:19
- Acts 26:23
- Revelation 19:16
- Revelation 5:10
- Revelation 20:6
- Exodus 19:6
- 1 Peter 2:5-9
Key words (Strong's)
- faithfulpistostrusty, faithful, of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business…G4103 →
- begottenprōtotokosthe firstborn, of man or beast, of Christ, the first born of all creationG4416 →
- dominionkratosforce, strength, power, might mighty with great power, a mighty deed, a work of power…G2904 →
- witnessmartysa witness, in a legal sense, an historical sense, one who is a spectator of anything…G3144 →
- priestshiereusa priest, one who offers sacrifices and in general in busied with sacred rites, referring…G2409 →
- ChristchristosChrist = " anointed" , Christ was [and is], anointedG5547 →
- princearchōna ruler, commander, chief, leaderG758 →
- Fatherpatērgenerator or male ancestor, either the nearest ancestor father of the corporeal nature…G3962 →
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We have here an apostolic benediction on those who should give a due regard to this divine revelation; and this benediction is given more generally and more especially. I. More generally, to all who either read or hear the words of the prophecy.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 3-8