Revelation 1:10 WEB

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 1:9-20

B. The commission of the prophet 1:9-20John next explained a vision of the glorified Christ that God had given him (cf. Isaiah 6; Ezekiel 1). First, he related the circumstances of his first commission to write (Revelation 1:9-11). Second, he provided a detailed description of the source of that commission (Revelation 1:12-16). Third, he explained more about his commission and the one who gave it (Revelation 1:17-20). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 1:10

The Holy Spirit appears to have caught John up and projected him in his spirit to a future time in a vision (cf. Revelation 4:2; Revelation 17:3; Revelation 21:10; Ezekiel 3:12; Ezekiel 3:14; Ezekiel 8:3; Ezekiel 11:1; Ezekiel 11:24; Ezekiel 43:5). [Note: See F. J. A. Hort, The Apocalypse of St. John, p. 15.] The "Lord’s day" probably refers to Sunday. [Note: Swete, p. 13; Morris, p. 51; Newell, p. 24; Johnson, pp. 424-25; Mounce, p. 76; Beasley-Murray, p. 65; Aune, p. 84; Ladd, p. 31; Beale,... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 1:10

1:10 Spirit (p-5) 'In [the] Spirit' is a state into which he entered. See Note c, Matthew 3:11 . day, (a-9) The 'dominical' or 'lordly' day -- characterized by belonging to the Lord, as 'Lord's,' 1 Corinthians 11:20 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 1:1-20

The Vision of the Son of ManSt. John addresses ’the seven churches which are in Asia,’ telling them of a vision of Christ, who bade him, write in a book what he saw and send it to them.1-3. Introduction, describing the book as an ’apocalypse,’ the Gk. word which signifies ’unveiling’ or ’revelation.’ This does not mean here the unveiling of Christ at His Coming, as in 1 Corinthians 1:7; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 1:13; 1 Peter 4:13, but the Revelation given by Christ. The book... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 1:10

(10) I was (or, I became) in the Spirit.—The mind, drawn onward by the contemplation of things spiritual, is abstracted from the immediate consciousness of outward earthly forms of life. In great natures this power is usually strong. Socrates is related to have stood rapt in thought for hours, and even days, unconscious of the midday heat, or the mocking wonder of his comrades. To high-souled men, set upon the spiritual welfare of the race, this power of detaching themselves from the influence... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Revelation 1:1-20

Revelation 1:3 It is a great mistake to think that because you have read a masterpiece once or twice, or ten times, therefore you have done with it. Because it is a masterpiece, you ought to live with it, and make it part of your daily life. John Morley. References. I. 3. T. C. Fry, Christian World Pulpit, vol. xlvi. p. 45. I. 3-20. Expositor (6th Series), vol. ii. p. 347. I. 4. H. S. Holland, Christian World Pulpit, vol. xliii. p. 360. I. 4, 5. A. Maclaren, Expositions of Holy Scripture ... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Revelation 1:1-20

CHAPTER I.THE PROLOGUE.Revelation 1:1-20The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show unto His servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and He sent and signified it through His angel unto His servant John; who bare witness of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, even of all things that he saw. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things which are written therein: for the season is at hand... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Revelation 1:1-20

Analysis and Annotations I. THE PATMOS VISION OF THE GLORIFIED SON OF MAN CHAPTER 1 1. The introduction (Revelation 1:1-3 ) 2. Greeting and benediction (Revelation 1:4-5 ) 3. The praise (Revelation 1:6-7 ) 4. The testimony of the Almighty (Revelation 1:8 ) 5. John in Patmos (Revelation 1:9-11 ) 6. The vision of Christ in glory (Revelation 1:12-16 ) 7. The commission (Revelation 1:17-20 ) Revelation 1:1-3 . The book does not contain “revelations” but it is one great revelation, “The... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Revelation 1:10

1:10 I was in the {h} Spirit on the {i} Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,(h) This is a holy trance expressed, with which the prophets were entranced, and being carried out of the world, conversed with God: and so Ezekiel says often, that he was carried from place to place by the Spirit, and that the Spirit of the Lord came on him.(i) He calls it the Lord’s day, which Paul calls the first day of the week; 1 Corinthians 16:2 . read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 1:1-20

God gave this Revelation to Jesus Christ so that He might, as the Son of Man, communicate this to His servants. It is He who has been entrusted with the restitution of all things, and is therefore given this revelation to show to His servants the things soon to take place. Only as servants will we be shown these things. Although all believers are servants of Jesus Christ, yet we must be servants in practice if we are to properly understand Revelation. A servant above all is obedient. Thus,... read more