Daniel Whedon 19. Write This command naturally appears to presuppose immediate writing; precluding the notion of John’s penning the Apocalypse after leaving Patmos. He is to be a recorder of speeches made. Doubtless the authority that could command the dead was competent to enable his hand to write, if need be, with all the rapidity and accuracy of a modern stenographic reporter. Ουν therefore is found in the Greek, in all the MSS., and in all the Versions except our English. It is an important, a... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 1:19
19. Write This command naturally appears to presuppose immediate writing; precluding the notion of John’s penning the Apocalypse after leaving Patmos. He is to be a recorder of speeches made. Doubtless the authority that could command the dead was competent to enable his hand to write, if need be, with all the rapidity and accuracy of a modern stenographic reporter. Ουν therefore is found in the Greek, in all the MSS., and in all the Versions except our English. It is an important, a... read more