CHAPTER XXII. _The river of the water of life_, 1. _The tree of life_, 2. _There is no curse nor darkness in the city of God_, 3-5. _The angel assures John of the truth of what he has heard, and_ _states that the time of the fulfilment is at hand_, 6, 7. _He forbids John to worship him_, 8, 9.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:2. _IN THE MIDST OF THE STREET OF IT_] That is, of the city which was described in the preceding chapter. _THE TREE OF LIFE_] An allusion to Genesis 2:9. As this tree of life is stated to be in the _streets_ of the city, and _on each side of_ _the river, tree_ must here be an _... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:3. _NO MORE CURSE_] Instead of καταναθεμα, _curse_, the best MSS., versions, c., read καταθεμα _cursed person_. As there shall be no more sinning against God, so there shall be no more curse of God upon the people for they shall be all his _servants_, and _serve_ _him_. Our first... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:4. _SEE HIS FACE_] Enjoy what is called the beatific vision; and they shall exhibit the fullest evidence that they belong entirely to him, for _his name_ shall be _written on their foreheads_.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:5. _THERE SHALL BE NO NIGHT THERE_] See the 23d and 25th verses of the preceding chapter. Revelation 21:23; Revelation 21:25... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:6. _THESE SAYINGS_ ARE _FAITHFUL AND TRUE_] See the preceding chapter, Revelation 21:5. From this verse to the end of the chapter is reckoned the _epilogue_ of this book. 1. The angel affirms the truth of all that had been _spoken_, Revelation 22:6. 2. Jesus Christ confirms wha... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:8. _I FELL DOWN TO WORSHIP_] I prostrated myself before him as before a superior being, to express my gratitude, and give him thanks for the communications he had made. See on Revelation 19:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:10. _SEAL NOT THE SAYINGS_] Do not lay them up for future generations; they concern the present times; _they must shortly_ _come to pass, for the time is at hand_. See above, Revelation 22:6. What concerned the Jews was certainly _at hand_.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:11. _HE THAT IS UNJUST, LET HIM BE UNJUST STILL_] The time of fulfilment will come so _suddenly_ that there will be but little space for repentance and amendment. What is done must be done instantly; and let him that is holy persevere, and hold fast what he has received.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:12. _BEHOLD, I COME QUICKLY_] I come to establish nay cause, comfort and support my followers, and punish the wicked.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:13. _I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA_] Revelation 1:8, Revelation 1:8; _"_Revelation 1:18_"_.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:14. _BLESSED_ ARE _THEY THAT DO HIS COMMANDMENTS_] They are happy who are obedient. _THAT THEY MAY HAVE RIGHT TO THE TREE OF LIFE_] The original is much more expressive, Ἱνα εσται ἡ εξουσια αυτων επι το ξυλον της ζωης· _That they may have authority over the tree of life_; an a... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:15. _WITHOUT_ ARE _DOGS_] All those who are _uncircumcised_ in heart. The Jews call all the uncircumcised _dogs_. "Who is a dog? Ans. He who is not circumcised." _Pirkey Elieser_, chap. 29. _AND SORCERERS_] Revelation 21:8.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:16. _I JESUS_] The Maker, the Redeemer, and Judge of all men. _HAVE SENT MINE ANGEL_] An especial messenger from heaven. _I AM THE ROOT AND THE OFFSPRING OF DAVID_] Christ is the _root_ of David as to his _Divine nature_; for from that all the human race sprang, for _he_ is the... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:17. _THE SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE_] All the _prophets_ and all the _apostles_; the Church of God under the Old Testament, and the Church of Christ under the New. _SAY, COME._] Invite men to Jesus, that by him they may be saved and prepared for this kingdom. _LET HIM THAT HEARETH_]... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:18. _IF ANY MAN SHALL ADD_] Shall give any other meaning to these prophecies, or any other application of them than God intends, _he_, though not originally intended, shall have the plagues threatened in this book for his portion.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:19. _IF ANY MAN SHALL TAKE AWAY_] If any man shall lessen this meaning, curtail the sense, explain away the spirit and design, of these prophecies, _God shall take away his part out of_ _the book of life_, c. Thus Jesus Christ warns all those who consider this book to beware of... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:20. _SURELY I COME QUICKLY_] This may be truly said to every person in every age; Jesus the Judge is at the door! _EVEN SO, COME, LORD JESUS._] The wish and desire of the suffering Church, and of all the followers of God, who are longing for the coming of his kingdom.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Revelation 22:21. _THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST_] May the favour and powerful influence of Jesus Christ _be with you all_; you of the seven Churches, and the whole Church of Christ in every part of the earth, and through all the periods of time. Instead of παντων υμων, _you all_, the mo... [ Continue Reading ]