Revelation 5:10
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The Lamb Takes the Scroll
9And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. 10You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Kings and priests - See Exo 19:6 (note); Pe1 2:5 (note), Pe1 2:9 (note), and the notes there.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
made us--A, B, Aleph, Vulgate, Syriac, and Coptic read, "them." The Hebrew construction of the third person for the first, has a graphic relation to the redeemed, and also has a more modest sound than us, priests [BENGEL]. unto our God--So B and Aleph read. But A omits the clause. kings--So B reads. But A, Aleph, Vulgate, Coptic, and CYPRIAN, read, "A kingdom." Aleph reads also "a priesthood" for priests. They who cast their crowns before the throne, do not call themselves kings in the sight of the great King (Rev 4:10-11); though their priestly access has such dignity that their reigning on earth cannot exceed it. So in Rev 20:6 they are not called "kings" [BENGEL]. we shall reign on the earth--This is a new feature added to Rev 1:6. Aleph, Vulgate, and Coptic read, "They shall reign." A and B read, "They reign." ALFORD takes this reading and explains it of the Church EVEN NOW, in Christ her Head, reigning on the earth: "all things are being put under her feet, as under His; her kingly office and rank are asserted, even in the midst of persecution." But even if we read (I think the weightiest authority is against it), "They reign," still it is the prophetical present for the future: the seer being transported into the future when the full number of the redeemed (represented by the four living creatures) shall be complete and the visible kingdom begins. The saints do spiritually reign now; but certainly not as they shall when the prince of this world shall be bound (see on Rev 20:2-6). So far from reigning on the earth now, they are "made as the filth of the world and the offscouring of all things." In Rev 11:15, Rev 11:18, the locality and time of the kingdom are marked. KELLY translates, "reign over the earth" (Greek, "epi tees gees"), which is justified by the Greek (Septuagint, Jdg 9:8; Mat 2:22). The elders, though ruling over the earth, shall not necessarily (according to this passage) remain on the earth. But English Version is justified by Rev 3:10. "The elders were meek, but the flock of the meek independently is much larger" [BENGEL].
John Gill Bible Commentary
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests,.... See Gill on Rev 1:6. The Alexandrian copy, and Complutensian edition, and the Syriac, Arabic, and the Ethiopic versions, read "them", instead of "us": and we shall reign on the earth; meaning not merely in a spiritual sense, through grace reigning over sin and corruption, through Satan being bruised under their feet, and through the victory they have in Christ over the world, but in the millennium state, in the thousand years' reign with Christ in the new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness; see Rev 20:4. The Alexandrian copy, and the Complutensian edition, Syriac and Arabic versions, read "they shall reign".
Revelation 5:10
The Lamb Takes the Scroll
9And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. 10You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”
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The Radical Example of Moravian Missions
By Denny Kenaston3.2K1:17:48Moravian MissionsMAT 6:33REV 5:10REV 7:9In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the entire Bible is centered around the Lord Jesus Christ and what He can do for humanity. God's ultimate passion is revealed through His love for the world, demonstrated by giving His only Son. The speaker highlights that the joy set before Jesus was the gathering of nations, peoples, and tongues to worship God. The sermon also emphasizes the importance of responding to the message of the Gospel and actively sharing it with others, as believers will one day be judged based on their actions and obedience to God's Word.
The Scandal of Specificity
By Art Katz2.6K1:27:55SpecificityMAT 6:33ROM 8:191PE 2:9REV 5:10In this sermon, the speaker discusses the state of the world and the predicament faced by Jews and Israel. He emphasizes the need to rely on God's wisdom rather than human intelligence. The speaker shares a personal experience of being confronted with the story of the woman taken in adultery from the New Testament, which challenged his previous beliefs. He then references the Song of Moses in Deuteronomy and reflects on the urgency of the times and his own journey of surrendering worldly possessions for a life dedicated to God's calling.
The Results of Returning to Christ
By Stephen Kaung1.5K1:16:35ISA 9:6DAN 7:13EPH 1:9REV 5:10In this sermon, the speaker begins by praying for God to search, purify, and possess the listeners. The theme of the sermon is summed up in the phrase "summing up all things in Christ." The speaker emphasizes the importance of this theme becoming a reality in the lives of the listeners. The sermon explores the mystery and purpose of Christ, stating that everything should bear His beauty, glory, and character. The ultimate goal is for all things to be summed up in Christ, with every knee bowing and every tongue confessing that Jesus is Lord. The speaker references biblical passages such as Philippians 2:8-11 and Daniel 7:13-14 to support these teachings.
Reigning on Earth in the Age to Come
By Mike Bickle241:21:12Reigning with ChristEternal RewardsISA 9:7MAT 19:28LUK 19:17ROM 8:181CO 6:32CO 4:17EPH 1:10REV 3:21REV 5:10REV 20:4Mike Bickle emphasizes the profound truth that God desires to elevate weak and broken people to reign with Him on earth in the age to come. He highlights the biblical theme of eternal rewards, particularly the significance of reigning with Jesus, which is often overlooked by believers. Bickle encourages the congregation to understand the implications of their obedience in this life, as it directly correlates to their roles in the millennial kingdom. He stresses the importance of overcoming spiritual passivity and immorality to receive the promised rewards and positions of authority in the age to come. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper commitment to loving and serving God now, as it prepares us for our eternal assignments.
Epistle 279
By George Fox0Faith and PerseveranceTransformation in ChristEZK 34:12MAT 18:20JHN 1:9JHN 6:53ROM 8:171CO 15:22EPH 2:6HEB 10:221PE 2:25REV 5:10George Fox emphasizes the transformative power of Christ, the heavenly man, who brings believers from death to life through His blood. He encourages the gathered friends of Christ to remain steadfast in their faith, highlighting the importance of being part of the congregation of the living, which is sustained by Christ as their shepherd and bishop. Fox warns against the dangers of returning to old ways and stresses the necessity of standing firm in the light and truth of the gospel, which empowers believers to overcome trials and tribulations. He reassures them that in Christ, they find eternal rest and a royal inheritance, urging them to keep their focus on Him amidst worldly distractions.
Rev. 19:12. Messiah's Many Crowns
By Horatius Bonar0Messiah's KingshipDivine GovernancePSA 8:6ISA 9:6HEB 2:5REV 5:10REV 19:12Horatius Bonar preaches on Revelation 19:12, emphasizing that God's eternal purpose is to govern the world through humanity, specifically through the Messiah, who embodies both Adam and God. Despite humanity's failure to maintain dominion due to sin, the promise of redemption and rightful rule remains through Christ, who will ultimately reign with many crowns, symbolizing His authority over heaven, earth, and all powers. Bonar highlights that true governance must align with divine principles, and that the Messiah will restore righteousness and justice, fulfilling God's original design for humanity's rule. The sermon calls believers to recognize Christ's sovereignty and the hope of His return to establish His kingdom on earth.
The Time of the End
By John F. Walvoord0PSA 19:1JER 30:7DAN 12:1MAT 5:18MAT 24:21REV 5:10REV 20:4REV 20:12John F. Walvoord preaches on the profound visions of Daniel, culminating in the great tribulation and resurrection, which are key events in the prophecies concerning both the Gentiles and Israel. The chapter division between chapters 11 and 12 is noted as unfortunate, as the narrative naturally extends through both chapters. The time of the end is highlighted as a period of intense trouble for Israel, leading to a special deliverance for those who worship God and the resurrection of the martyred. The revelation in Daniel 12 reveals major factors of the time of the end, including a world ruler, religion, war, great tribulation for Israel, deliverance, resurrection, judgment, and reward for the righteous.
The Bride, the Lamb's Wife
By Lewis Sperry Chafer0JHN 14:1EPH 1:3EPH 2:6EPH 5:252TI 2:12JUD 1:24REV 5:10REV 21:9Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the profound relationship between Christ and His church, using various figures from the New Testament to illustrate the vital connections. The church is depicted as sheep dependent on the Shepherd, branches drawing life from the vine, stones resting on the Corner Stone, a kingdom of priests interceded for by the High Priest, members of His body representing the Head, and the bride of the Lamb awaiting union with the Bridegroom-King. The church's ultimate destiny is to manifest the glory of the Bridegroom through His immeasurable love, wisdom, and power, as described in Ephesians 5:25-32.
We Will Behold Jesus
By David Wilkerson0HeavenEternal LifeLUK 23:43JHN 14:31CO 13:122CO 5:82CO 12:1REV 5:10REV 21:4REV 22:3David Wilkerson emphasizes the promise of heaven as a central theme of the gospel, noting that while the Bible offers limited descriptions of heaven, it assures believers of a personal relationship with Jesus there. He references Paul's longing for heaven and the joy of being in the presence of the Lord, highlighting that in heaven, believers will have direct access to Jesus and will serve Him as kings and priests. Wilkerson encourages the congregation to make heaven their earnest desire, reminding them that it will be a place free of sorrow, pain, and death, where God will wipe away every tear.
What Is the Position of a True Believer in Regard to the Nations?
By H.J. Vine0JHN 18:36ROM 13:11TI 2:1REV 5:10H.J. Vine preaches about the threefold position of the believer in relation to the nations: 1. In Christ, the believer is above the nations, destined to share in Christ's future reign. 2. As part of God's house, the believer intercedes for rulers, praying for all nations. 3. As one of God's people, the believer is subject to national authorities, awaiting the return of Christ from heaven.
What Does It Mean to Be Firstborn?
By Anton Bosch0EXO 4:22NUM 3:13DEU 21:17ROM 14:8COL 1:18HEB 12:15HEB 12:231PE 1:4REV 5:10Anton Bosch delves into the privileges and responsibilities of being the firstborn in the Old Testament, highlighting the greater inheritance, blessing, succession rights, and special place in the father's heart that the firstborn received. He draws parallels between the firstborn in families and the concept of Israel as God's firstborn, emphasizing the consecration and dedication required of the firstborn. In the New Testament, believers are referred to as the 'church of the firstborn,' signifying their special and privileged status as children of God, each receiving an inheritance, blessing, and favored treatment from the Father.
The Feelings and Employments of Saints in Heaven.
By Edward Payson0PSA 111:10PSA 138:6PSA 145:3PHP 2:3COL 3:171TH 5:181PE 5:51JN 4:19REV 4:10REV 5:10Edward Payson preaches on the vision described by John in Revelation 5:10, where the twenty-four elders cast their crowns before the throne of God and the Lamb. This action symbolizes the humility, love, gratitude, and reverence that the redeemed in heaven possess towards God. It serves as an acknowledgment that all glory and honor belong to God alone, and that every reward and blessing received is a result of His grace and sovereignty. Payson emphasizes the importance of imitating the heavenly mindset on earth, preparing for the eternal kingdom by casting ourselves and all that we have at the feet of our Savior.
True Saints, When Absent From the Body, Are Present With the Lord
By Jonathan Edwards0PSA 16:11JHN 17:242CO 5:8PHP 1:23REV 5:10REV 19:5REV 19:7REV 21:3REV 22:3Jonathan Edwards preaches about the privilege and happiness of being with Christ in heaven after leaving the body, emphasizing the great future privilege of dwelling with Christ, the value of this privilege, the present benefit of faith and hope in this future privilege, and the glorious and immediate fellowship with Christ. He highlights the souls of true saints going to be with Christ in heaven, dwelling in the same blessed abode, enjoying a perfect union and conformity with Him, and engaging in glorious and eternal fellowship with Him. Edwards encourages seeking after this privilege and reflects on the life and death of an eminent servant of Christ, emphasizing his deep experiences, extraordinary gifts, and remarkable success in advancing Christ's kingdom among the Indians.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Kings and priests - See Exo 19:6 (note); Pe1 2:5 (note), Pe1 2:9 (note), and the notes there.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
made us--A, B, Aleph, Vulgate, Syriac, and Coptic read, "them." The Hebrew construction of the third person for the first, has a graphic relation to the redeemed, and also has a more modest sound than us, priests [BENGEL]. unto our God--So B and Aleph read. But A omits the clause. kings--So B reads. But A, Aleph, Vulgate, Coptic, and CYPRIAN, read, "A kingdom." Aleph reads also "a priesthood" for priests. They who cast their crowns before the throne, do not call themselves kings in the sight of the great King (Rev 4:10-11); though their priestly access has such dignity that their reigning on earth cannot exceed it. So in Rev 20:6 they are not called "kings" [BENGEL]. we shall reign on the earth--This is a new feature added to Rev 1:6. Aleph, Vulgate, and Coptic read, "They shall reign." A and B read, "They reign." ALFORD takes this reading and explains it of the Church EVEN NOW, in Christ her Head, reigning on the earth: "all things are being put under her feet, as under His; her kingly office and rank are asserted, even in the midst of persecution." But even if we read (I think the weightiest authority is against it), "They reign," still it is the prophetical present for the future: the seer being transported into the future when the full number of the redeemed (represented by the four living creatures) shall be complete and the visible kingdom begins. The saints do spiritually reign now; but certainly not as they shall when the prince of this world shall be bound (see on Rev 20:2-6). So far from reigning on the earth now, they are "made as the filth of the world and the offscouring of all things." In Rev 11:15, Rev 11:18, the locality and time of the kingdom are marked. KELLY translates, "reign over the earth" (Greek, "epi tees gees"), which is justified by the Greek (Septuagint, Jdg 9:8; Mat 2:22). The elders, though ruling over the earth, shall not necessarily (according to this passage) remain on the earth. But English Version is justified by Rev 3:10. "The elders were meek, but the flock of the meek independently is much larger" [BENGEL].
John Gill Bible Commentary
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests,.... See Gill on Rev 1:6. The Alexandrian copy, and Complutensian edition, and the Syriac, Arabic, and the Ethiopic versions, read "them", instead of "us": and we shall reign on the earth; meaning not merely in a spiritual sense, through grace reigning over sin and corruption, through Satan being bruised under their feet, and through the victory they have in Christ over the world, but in the millennium state, in the thousand years' reign with Christ in the new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness; see Rev 20:4. The Alexandrian copy, and the Complutensian edition, Syriac and Arabic versions, read "they shall reign".