Revelation 6:1-2

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Revelation 6:1-2

Here, 1. Christ, the Lamb, opens the first seal; he now enters upon the great work of opening and accomplishing the purposes of God towards the church and the world. 2. One of the ministers of the church calls upon the apostle, with a voice like thunder, to come near, and observe what then appeared. 3. We have the vision itself, Rev. 6:2. (1.) The Lord Jesus appears riding on a white horse. White horses are generally refused in war, because they make the rider a mark for the enemy; but our... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 6:1-8

As one by one the seals of the roll are opened, history unfolds itself before John's eyes. As we study this section, we must remember one general fact which is basic to its understanding. In this series of visions John is seeing in advance the end of terror and judgment which could bring in the golden age of God. Before we study the section in detail, we note one general point. In the first section of the visions, Revelation 6:1-8 , the King James Version consistently follows a form of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 6:1-8

6:1-8 And I saw when the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying with a loud voice like the sound of thunder, "Come!" And I saw, and, behold, a white horse, and he who was seated on it had a bow, and a conqueror's crown was given to him, and he went forth conquering and to conquer. And, when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, "Come!" And there came forth another horse blood-red in colour, and to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 6:1

And I saw, when the Lamb opened one of the seals ,.... Of the sealed book; one of the seven seals of it, as read the Alexandrian copy, the Vulgate Latin, and the Oriental versions, and the Complutensian edition; that is, the first; so "one" is used for first in Genesis 1:5 ; and as appears from the following seals being called second, third, fourth, &c.; These seals express events to be fulfilled; and therefore cannot respect the steps towards, and the signs of Jerusalem's destruction,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 6:2

And I saw, and behold a white horse ,.... Representing the ministration of the Gospel in the times of the apostles, which were just now finishing, John being the last of them, who saw this vision; and the "horse" being a swift, majestic, and warlike creature, and fearless of opposition and war, may design the swift progress of the Gospel in the world, the majesty, power, and authority with which it came, and opposition it met with, and which was bore down before it; and its "white" colour... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 6:1

When the Lamb opened one of the seals - It is worthy of remark that the opening of the seals is not merely a declaration of what God will do, but is the exhibition of a purpose then accomplished; for whenever the seal is opened, the sentence appears to be executed. It is supposed that, from Revelation 6:1-11:19, the calamities which should fall on the enemies of Christianity, and particularly the Jews, are pointed out under various images, as well as the preservation of the Christians under... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 6:2

A white horse - Supposed to represent the Gospel system, and pointing out its excellence, swiftness, and purity. He that sat on him - Supposed to represent Jesus Christ. A bow - The preaching of the Gospel, darting conviction into the hearts of sinners. A crown - The emblem of the kingdom which Christ is to establish on earth. Conquering, and to conquer - Overcoming and confounding the Jews first, and then the Gentiles; spreading more and more the doctrine and influence of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 6:1

And I saw . A new departure in the series of visions is marked (see on Revelation 4:1 ). We have here the commencement of the Revelation proper, to which the first five chapters have formed an introduction (cf. Tabular analysis). The vision of the seals, which, although related first, exhibits events concurrent with those symbolized by the trumpets and vials, is contained chiefly in Revelation 6:1-17 . Revelation 7:1-17 is occupied with an account of an episodal character,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 6:1-2

The conquering Lord. The Revelation has its parts. A division is to be made here. There are many revelations in the one. And the truth to be taught is set forth again and again in differing figures and series of representations. We look not for chronological continuity and sequence. The book has one theme, one truth, dividing into its several streams; that truth is, in the present section, the triumph of the Church's Lord. With this assurance the Lord gives comfort to his struggling,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 6:1-17

Six seals opened. The ground thought of this book is "The Lord is coming." Concerning this Professor Godet remarks, "L'histoire du monde dans son essence se resume dans ces trois roots: Il vient; il est venu; il revient. C'est sur cette idee que repose le plan du drame apocalyptique." £ Even the prophecies of the Old Testament, which dealt so largely with the first coming, shot far ahead and reached even to the second, e.g. Joel. Our Lord himself is very clear on this topic ( ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Revelation 6:1-2

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 6:1-8

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 6:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 6:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 6:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 6:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 6:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 6:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 6:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 6:1-17

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