Revelation 14:12-14
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
12 Here [comes in a call for] the steadfastness of the saints [the patience, the endurance of the people of God], those who [habitually] keep God’s commandments and [their] faith in Jesus.
13 Then I heard further [[a]perceiving the distinct words of] a voice from heaven, saying, Write this: Blessed (happy, [b]to be envied) are the dead from now on who die in the Lord! Yes, blessed (happy, [c]to be envied indeed), says the Spirit, [in] that they may rest from their labors, for their works (deeds) do follow (attend, accompany) them!
14 Again I looked, and behold, [I saw] a white cloud, and sitting on the cloud [d]One resembling a Son of Man, with a crown of gold on His head and a sharp scythe (sickle) in His hand.(A)
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- Revelation 14:13 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
- Revelation 14:13 Alexander Souter, Pocket Lexicon.
- Revelation 14:13 Alexander Souter, Pocket Lexicon.
- Revelation 14:14 There is no consensus of opinion concerning the figure resembling a “son of man.” Thus the capitals are tentatively presented as a possible interpretation. Many commentators question whether this refers to Christ.
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