Verse 11
11. White robes Best reading, A white robe was given to them each. “The white robe in this book,” says Alford, “is the vestment of acknowledged and glorified righteousness in which the saints reign with Christ. Compare Revelation 3:4; Revelation 17:13.” Note Revelation 3:4. Neither this condition of the saints beneath the altar, nor this now first given robe, is so literal that we may suppose such humiliation and re-dressing to be actually undergone by glorified saints. Both the humiliation and re-dressing are symbol in action; the robes being really not bestowed until the disembodied saint first enters paradise.
It was said unto them By divine authority, but by unknown speakers. Note on Revelation 1:10.
Should rest Should wait in repose and full assurance of ultimate justice.
For a little season As reckoned by God’s chronology. Note 2 Peter 3:10.
Fellow servants The entire body of the elect.
Brethren… killed The glorious army of martyrs.
Be fulfilled Rather, should fulfil, that is, their career; and all gather in at the final glorious resurrection.
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