Revelation 19:10, Revelation 22:9 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 19:10

And I fell at his feet to worship him - At the feet of the angel. See the notes on Revelation 19:9. This is a common posture of adoration in the East. See Rosenmuller’s “Morgenland, in loco.” notes on 1 Corinthians 14:25. John was entirely overcome with the majesty of the heavenly messenger, and with the amazing truths that he had disclosed to him, and in the overflowing of his feelings he fell upon the earth in the posture of adoration. Or it may be that he mistook the rank of him who... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 19:9-10

Revelation 19:9-10. And he (the angel) saith unto me, Write Record this as an important truth, in which all that read this book in future ages will be greatly concerned; Blessed Μακαριοι , happy; are they which are called unto the marriage-supper of the Lamb Who shall be living at this time, and shall obey the invitation to this marriage-feast, and partake of all the privileges and blessings belonging to it. And he saith unto me, after a little pause, These are the true sayings of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 19:6-10

Wedding feast of the Lamb (19:6-10)God’s rule has been clearly demonstrated in the destruction of the anti-Christian world system and the triumph of his persecuted people. That triumph is now pictured in a heavenly wedding feast in which the redeemed are seen as the bride of Christ. They are clothed in pure white to indicate their heavenly purity (6-8).The symbolism then changes. The redeemed, though pictured collectively as a bride, are pictured individually as those invited to share the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 19:10

at = before. Greek. emprosthen. worship. App-137 . said. Literally saith. unto = to. See. App-133 . fellowservant. Greek. sundoulos. Here, Revelation 6:11 ; Revelation 22:9 , in Rev. of = with. have = hold. testimony. See Revelation 1:2 . Jesus. App-98 . spirit. App-101 . prophecy. Greek. propheteia. Occurs seven times in Rev. See Revelation 1:3 . This testimony may be as concerning Jesus, or as sent or borne by Him, as in Revelation 1:1 read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 19:10

And 50fell down before his feet to worship him. And he saith unto me, See thou do it not: I am a fellow-servant with thee and with thy brethren that hold the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.This incident recorded here is of vast importance and significance. The background of its appearance in the vision, or perhaps the reason for God's giving this, may have been the tendency to worship angels which is said to have prevailed in some quarters... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 19:1-10

Revelation 19:1-10. And after these things I heard a great voice, &c.— Instead of I am thy fellow-servant, &c. Revelation 19:10. Doddridge renders it, I am a fellow-servant with thee, and with thy brethren, who keep the testimony. Here the whole church, agreeably to the exhortation of the angels, ch. Rev 18:20 join in praises and thanksgivings to almightyGod for his truth and righteousness, in judging this idolatrous city; (Revelation 19:1-2.) his truth, in fulfilling his promises and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 19:10

10. at—Greek, "before." John's intending to worship the angel here, as in :-, on having revealed to him the glory of the new Jerusalem, is the involuntary impulse of adoring joy at so blessed a prospect. It forms a marked contrast to the sorrowful wonder with which he had looked on the Church in her apostasy as the harlot ( :-). It exemplifies the corrupt tendencies of our fallen nature that even John, an apostle, should have all but fallen into "voluntary humility and worshipping of angels,"... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 19:1-10

1. The praise of God in heaven 19:1-10This pericope has strong ties to what precedes (Revelation 16:17 to Revelation 18:24). It is the concluding revelation concerning the fall of Babylon (the latter-day Egypt and Tyre) and Antichrist (the ultimate Pharaoh of the Exodus and King of Tyre). The praise in this section is in response to the angel’s invitation for those in heaven to rejoice (Revelation 18:20). [Note: Charles, 2:117-19; Wall, p. 219.] Revelation 19:9-10 conclude the section begun in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 19:10

The wonder of this revelation and the certainty of its fulfillment seem to have overwhelmed John. He fell down to worship the angel because the angel had revealed these things to him (cf. Revelation 1:17; Acts 10:25). This was not proper, as the angel explained (cf. Revelation 22:9). Human beings should never worship angels (Colossians 2:18). The beast, who is not even an angel, will receive worship gladly (cf. Revelation 13:4; Revelation 13:8; Revelation 13:12; Revelation 13:15). How easy it... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 19:10

19:10 homage. (b-10) to (b-39) See Note h, ch. 3.9. read more