Apocalipse 20:1-6 NVIPT

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:4

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them. This describes the position of Christians in this life. They sit upon thrones; that is, they reign with Christ. Judgment is given unto them; that is, by their conduct in the world the world is judged and condemned. St. John continually thus describes the Christian's position; and such a picture is specially applicable for his purpose here, which is to portray the glory of the Christian calling, and the certainty of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:4

The blessed dead living and reigning with Christ during the thousand years. We are compelled to differ more widely from the great bulk of expositors in regard to this than in regard to almost any other passage in the entire Apocalypse. It seems to us that, in order to piece out a tolerably complete theory, many interpreters do very frequently assume some matters of great magnitude for which there is no warrant either in the text or the context. It is well known that this passage is the one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:4

Martyrdom a testimony. "I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the Word of God." Martyrdom is the subject of these words. The words suggest four facts. I. MARTYRS ARE SOMETIMES MURDERED MEN . John saw the souls of those who were "beheaded." All murders are not martyrdoms; all martyrdoms are murders. There has often been martyrdom, and still is, where there is no killing. There are sufferings inflicted on men on account of their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:5

But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished; should be finished. Omit "but;" omit "again." It is important to notice the omission of "again;" the rest of the dead lived not until, etc. The best explanation of these words seems to be that the "rest of the dead" refers to those Old Testament saints and others (such as godly heathens) who were in the world before Christ's act of atonement—"the thousand years" (see on Revelation 20:2 , above)—had been... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:6

Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years; over these the second death hath no authority. The first words describe the state of those who have part in the spiritual resurrection with Christ (see on Revelation 20:5 ). The second clause gives to the oppressed Christian the culminating reason for patience and perseverance. The "second... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:6

"The first resurrection." "Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection." It is a common remark that we are to learn much concerning the Divine administration in the kingdom of heaven by observing the laws of his administration amongst men now, in this present life. And there can be no question that God deals with men here by a system of special rewards. He holds before us, as we enter life, prizes of greater or less value, that we may be stimulated to diligence in the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 20:1

And I saw an angel come down from heaven - Compare the notes on Revelation 10:1. He does not say whether this angel had appeared to him before, but the impression is rather that it was a different one. The whole character of the composition of the book leads us to suppose that different angels were employed to make these communications to John, and that, in fact, in the progress of things disclosed in the book, he had contact with a considerable number of the heavenly inhabitants. The scene... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 20:2

And he laid hold on - Seized him by violence - ἐκράτησεν ekratēsen. The word denotes “the employment of strength” or “force”; and it implies that he had power superior to that of the dragon. Compare Matthew 14:3; Matthew 18:28; Matthew 21:46; Matthew 22:6; Matthew 26:4. We can at once see the propriety of the use of this word in this connection. The great enemy to be bound has himself mighty power, and can be overcome only by a superior. This may teach us that it is only a power from heaven... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 20:3

And cast him into the bottomless pit - See the notes on Revelation 9:1. A state of peace and prosperity would exist as if Satan, the great disturber, were confined in the nether world as a prisoner.And shut him up - Closed the massive doors of the dark prison-house upon him. Compare the notes on Job 10:21-22.And set a seal upon him - Or, rather, “upon it” - ἐπάνω αὐτοῦ epanō autou. The seal was placed upon the “door” or “gate” of the prison, not because this would fasten the gate or door... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 20:4

And I saw thrones - θρόνους thronous See Revelation 1:4; Revelation 3:21; Revelation 4:3-4. John here simply says, that he saw in vision thrones, with persons sitting on them, but without intreating who they were that sat on them. It is not the throne of God that is now revealed, for the word is in the plural number, though the writer does not hint how “many” thrones there were. It is intimated, however, that these thrones were placed with some reference to pronouncing a judgment, or... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 20:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 20:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 20:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 20:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 20:4

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