Revelation 22:14 KJV

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Revelation 22:14

That they may have a right or power to eat of the tree of life. A right grounded on the promises of God and his graces. (Witham) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 22:6-19

6-19 The Lord Jesus spake by the angel, solemnly confirming the contents of this book, particularly of this last vision. He is the Lord God faithful and true. Also by his messengers; the holy angels showed them to holy men of God. They are things that must shortly be done; Christ will come quickly, and put all things out of doubt. And by the integrity of that angel who had been the apostle's interpreter. He refused to accept religious worship from John, and reproved him for offering it. This... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Revelation 22:1-99

Revelation 22 WE HAVE ALREADY seen that there is no temple in the heavenly city inasmuch as God and the Lamb are the Temple of it. The opening verse of chapter 22 shows that the throne of God and the Lamb is there, and this is again stated even more definitely in verse Rev_22:3 . Out of the throne proceeds the water of life like a flowing river. No earthly throne not even the best of them has proved itself to be a fountain of life. Their rule has been too oppressive or too weak, or their... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Revelation 22:10-15

Christ's announcement as to sharing in the blessings of heaven: v. 10. And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand. v. 11. He that is unjust, let him be unjust still; and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still; and he that is holy, let him be holy still. v. 12. And, behold, I come quickly; and My reward is with Me, to give every man according as his work shall be. v. 13. I am... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Revelation 22:6-21

SPECIAL DOCTRINO-ETHICAL AND HOMILETICAL NOTES (ADDENDUM)Section Twenty-SecondThe Epilogue. (Revelation 22:6-21)General.—The Johannean character of the Epilogue of the Revelation has already been dwelt upon. A depth of meaning and a festalness of mood, conjoined with a somewhat indefinite expression, or a mysterious form, are peculiar to this section as well as to the Epilogue of the Gospel; and the fundamental thought which animates them both is an earnest longing for the Coming of the Lord.... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Revelation 22:14

Revelation THE LAST BEATITUDE OF THE ASCENDED CHRIST Rev_22:14 The Revised Version reads: ‘Blessed are they that wash their robes that they may have the right to come to the Tree of Life.’ That may seem a very large change to make, from ‘keep His commandments,’ to ‘wash their robes,’ but in the Greek it is only a change of three letters in one word, one in the next, and two in the third. And the two phrases, written, look so like each other, that a scribe, hasty, or for the moment... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Revelation 22:10-21

“Come, Lord Jesus” Revelation 22:10-21 Still , four times repeated, implies the crystallization and permanence of character. The rewards mentioned here are for the faithful service of Christ’s stewards, as in Matthew 25:21 . For the fourth time, He who began the book and closes it, uses of Himself the divine monogram of Alpha and Omega, Revelation 1:8 ; Revelation 1:11 ; Revelation 21:6 . In the Authorized Version the way to the tree of life was opened to those who kept the commandments,... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:1-21

Still gazing at the city, the seer beheld the great river of water of life. On its banks is the tree of life, yielding fruit, and leaves for the healing of nations. And once more the apostle declares there shall be no more curse. The great unveiling is accomplished. It ended with the declaration of the established Throne, and of the unending reign of the saints. What follows is of the nature of ratification and enforcement. The divine word concerning the authority and value of the book is... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Revelation 22:1-21

The Marriage of the Lamb Revelation 19:1-10 ; Revelation 21:1-27 and Revelation 22:1-21 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Old Testament analogies of the coming Marriage in the skies. It is not difficult to find, in both the Old and the New Testaments, delightful foreshadowings of the coming Heavenly nuptials. (1) There is the first marriage in Eden. Eve was the bride typical of the Bride of Christ. Observe the following: Adam was put to sleep; Christ was put to sleep. Adam's side was opened; Christ's... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 22:14

‘Blessed are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right to come to the tree of life and may enter in by the entrances into the city.’ Christ is not just concerned to express His glory, He wants it to affect men’s behaviour and attitudes. In the final analysis only by being cleansed through the blood of Christ can men find entry to the tree of life and become part of the city that is comprised of the people of God. For ‘wash their robes’ compare Revelation 7:14, where it... read more