Verse 14
Armies mounted on horses will come with Christ.
"As the Lamb, Christ is followed by the saints (Revelation 17:14); as the heavenly Warrior, he is followed by the angels." [Note: Ladd, p. 255.]
Angels will accompany Jesus Christ at His second coming (Matthew 13:41; Matthew 16:27; Matthew 24:30-31; Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26; 2 Thessalonians 1:7), but it seems unlikely that they are the persons on horses. Rather these seem to be human beings (cf. Revelation 17:14; Revelation 21:2-7; Zechariah 14:5). Their dress connects them with the Lamb’s bride (Revelation 19:8).
"This heavenly army, unlike their leader, has no swords or spears. They take no part in the action. They wear no armor because, being immortal, they are immune to injury. They are noncombatant supporters of the Messiah as He wages the war single-handedly . . ." [Note: Thomas, Revelation 8-22, p. 387.]
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