Apocalipse 1:5-6 NVIPT

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 1:1-8

A. The prologue of the book 1:1-8John’s prologue contains a preface, an address and doxology, and a statement of the book’s theme. read more

Thomas Constable

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

I. THE PREPARATION OF THE PROPHET CH. 1The first chapter contains a prologue to the book, which is similar to the one in John 1:1-18, the prologue to John’s Gospel (cf. 1 John 1:1-4). It also relates a vision that God gave John that prepared him for what follows. This presentation has the effect of showing that Jesus Christ is the culminating figure in human history (cf. Hebrews 1), and it prepares the reader for the revelation of His future acts that constitutes the bulk of this book. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 1:4-6

2. The address and doxology 1:4-6As is true of New Testament epistles generally, the address of Revelation contains three elements: the writer, the addressees, and the greeting.Thomas argued that the genre of Revelation is prophecy written in epistolary style. [Note: Thomas, Revelation 1-7, pp. 28 and 59.] Swete saw it as a prophetic vision and a letter (from Revelation 1:4 on). [Note: Swete, pp. 3, 4.] Beale viewed it as an epistle that contains apocalyptic and prophetic material. [Note:... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 1:5

John described Jesus Christ as the "faithful witness" (cf. Revelation 3:14; Psalms 89:37; Isaiah 43:10-13). This is the third and last time in the book that the double name "Jesus Christ" appears."Jesus Christ is of the seed of David and will sit on the Davidic throne that will endure forever as the sun (Psalms 89:36)." [Note: Thomas, Revelation 1-7, p. 69.] "Faithful witness" is Jesus Christ’s present ministry of revealing what follows. John also called Him the "first-born from the dead" (cf.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 1:6

Jesus Christ also has made us a kingdom (corporately) and priests (individually; cf. Revelation 5:10; Revelation 20:6; Exodus 19:6; Isaiah 61:6; 1 Peter 2:5; 1 Peter 2:9) to His God and Father, another evidence of His present love for us. John never spoke of God as the Father of believers in Revelation, only as the Father of Jesus (cf. Revelation 2:27; Revelation 3:5; Revelation 3:21; Revelation 14:1). We are a kingdom and priests now, but in the future faithful Christians, His bond-servants,... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 1:5

1:5 from (f-10) Lit. 'of the dead.' read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 1:6

1:6 made (g-2) Lit. 'he has made.' 'Loves' and 'has washed' are participles. 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 1:5

(5) From Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten (or, firstborn) of the dead, and the prince (or, ruler) of the kings of the earth.—The triple title applied to Christ corresponds to the three ideas of this book. Christ the Revealing Prophet, the Life-giving High Priest, and the real Ruler of mankind.The faithful witness.—There may be a reference here, it has been suggested by Prof. Plumptre, to the bow in the cloud, which is described in Psalms 89:37 as the faithful... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 1:6

(6) And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever (or, unto the ages).—The symbol of washing in the last verse naturally leads on to the thought of consecration, accompanied by blood-sprinkling, to the work of the priest (Exodus 19:6; Exodus 19:10; Exodus 24:8; Hebrews 9:21). The book will declare the kingship and priesthood of the children of God—a sovereignty over human fears and sufferings—their priesthood in their lives of consecration,... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 1:1-8

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 1:4-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 1:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 1:6

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 1:5

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 1:6

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

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 1:5

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 1:6

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