Revelation 7:9-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:11

And all the angels stood round about the throne ,.... The holy and elect angels, even all of them, the ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, the innumerable company of them, who are represented in the same position; See Gill on Revelation 5:11 ; and about the elders, and the four beasts ; the churches and ministers; yea, round about the great multitude before mentioned, the camp of the saints, and the beloved city; whose guardians they will be, and to whom they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:12

Saying, Amen ,.... As approving and confirming what the great multitude of men had said in Revelation 7:10 ; in ascribing the glory of salvation to God, and the Lamb: the angels, though they have no part in it themselves, yet highly approve of it as right and just, that men should give the glory of it where it is due. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen . Here a seven fold praise is given to God... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:13

And one of the elders answered, saying unto me ,.... This elder was not the Apostle Peter, as some Popish interpreters have thought; and still less Pope Silvester, who lived in the times of Constantine; be is much more likely, according to others, to be Constantine himself, the first of the elders, or the chief magistrate when the church sprung out of its troubles, and enjoyed rest and peace; though some have thought of the prophet Isaiah, since many things said by this elder are to be found... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:14

And I said unto him, sir, thou knowest ,.... John replies in a very humble, modest, and respectful manner, to the elder, calling him "sir", according to the usage of the eastern people; and it is observable, that this word is much used in his Gospel, and more than in any other book; see John 4:11 . Some copies, and the Complutensian edition, read, "my Lord"; and so do the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions. John confesses his ignorance, and ascribes knowledge to the elder, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:9

A great multitude - This appears to mean the Church of Christ among the Gentiles, for it was different from that collected from the twelve tribes; and it is here said to be of all nations, kindreds, people, and tongues. Clothed with white robes - As emblems of innocence and purity. With palms in their hands, in token of victory gained over the world, the devil, and the flesh. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:10

Salvation to our God - That is, God alone is the author of the salvation of man; and this salvation is procured for and given to them through the Lamb, as their propitiatory sacrifice. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:11

All the angels, etc. - As there is joy in the presence of God among these holy spirits when one sinner repents, no wonder that they take such an interest in the gathering together of such innumerable multitudes who are fully saved from their sins. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:12

Saying, Amen - Giving their most cordial and grateful assent to the praises attributed to God and the Lamb. Blessing, and glory, etc. - There are here seven different species of praise attributed to God, as in Revelation 5:12 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:13

One of the elders answered - A Hebraism for spoke. The question is here asked, that the proposer may have the opportunity of answering it. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:14

Sir, thou knowest - That is, I do not know, but thou canst inform me. Came out of great tribulation - Persecutions of every kind. And have washed their robes - Have obtained their pardon and purity, through the blood of the Lamb. Their white robes cannot mean the righteousness of Christ, for this cannot be washed and made white in his own blood. This white linen is said to be the righteousness of the saints, Revelation 19:8 , and this is the righteousness in which they stand... read more

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