Revelation 19:7-9
New King James Version
7 Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for (A)the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.” 8 And (B)to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, (C)for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
9 Then he said to me, “Write: (D)‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’ ” And he said to me, (E)“These are the true sayings of God.”
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Revelation 19:7-9
New American Standard Bible
Marriage of the Lamb
7 Let’s rejoice and be glad and (A)give the glory to Him, because (B)the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His [a](C)bride has prepared herself.” 8 It was given to her to clothe herself in (D)fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the (E)righteous acts of the [b]saints.
9 Then (F)he *said to me, “(G)Write: ‘(H)Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.’” And he *said to me, “(I)These are the true words of God.”
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- Revelation 19:7 Lit wife
- Revelation 19:8 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
Revelation 19:7-9
Amplified Bible
7 Let us rejoice and shout for joy! Let us give Him glory and honor, for the marriage of the Lamb has come [at last] and His bride (the redeemed) has prepared herself.”(A) 8 She has been permitted to dress in fine linen, dazzling white and clean—for the fine linen signifies the righteous acts of the saints [the ethical conduct, personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character of believers].
9 Then the angel said to me, “Write, ‘[a]Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the [b]Lamb.’” And he said to me [further], “These are the true and exact words of God.”(B)
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- Revelation 19:9 This is the fourth of the seven promised blessings. See note 1:3.
- Revelation 19:9 This is the first of seven visions of the final triumph of heaven over angelic and human rebellion in chs 19 and 20 (19:6-10; 19:11-16; 19:17-21; 20:1-3; 20:4-6; 20:7-10; 20:11-15).
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