Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels. These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. To him who loves us and has released us from our sins by his blood, revelation 11. These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of david, he that openeth, and no man shutteth. This link is provided solely for the users convenience. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. Chapters 45 see notes take place in heaven after the rapture of the church. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The book of revelation asv american standard version. At the end of their ministry, when they have said all they need to say, the beast will kill them and the wicked world will rejoice, allowing the bodies of the fallen prophets to lie in the streets verses 710.
According to the sequence of prophesied events, this sealing is yet in the future. Gods two witnesses will prophesy or preach in israel for 1260 days three and a half years, based on prophetical years of 360 days each. It will, however, have another 42 months to operate and then god will establish the true temple. Clearly, these are not judgments initiated by man or antichrist, but by the worthy. Yet here, the speaker speaks of the two witnesses as being his own. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. There is much diversity of interpretation in regard to the two witnesses. Revelation chapter 11 kjv king james version malachi chapter 4. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Although the two witnesses can do other miracles, two particular curses are highlighted here.
The primary texts on the two witnesses are revelation 11 and zechariah 4. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Perhaps because of its noncanonical status, the greek text became corrupt in.
Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. Titus was one of the circle of young men who were the many witnesses to whom the apostle paul committed the things given to him, so they could pass them on to others who in turn would teach others also 2 tim. God grants authority to his two witnesses to prophesy for 1260 days clothed in sackcloth. Revelation 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ.
For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Both moses and elijah were in the transfiguration scene of christ matthew 17. In revelation 7, verse 1, we find that the day of the lorda time of terrible plaguesis to be delayed temporarily, until the servants of god have been sealed verse 3. The verse by verse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Upon him i will write the name of my god, and the name of the city of my god the new jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from my god, and my new name. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. The shattering of the power of the holy people would take place when the seventh angel sounds the trumpet.
This is a recurring theme throughout the epistles of paul, and in the book of titus, he goes so far as to say their mouths must be stopped. The book of revelation chapter 3 verses 7 10 youtube. Some think that these witnesses are elijah and moses but the book of revelation does not specify who they are. Home revelation bible study two witnesses revelation 11. And i will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. The voice, speaking in the name of christ, says, my. Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. The martyr two witnessesthe faithful few, revelation 11. The text of the new testament book of revelation 11. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page.
These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the god of the earth. This also occurred with the opening of the 6th seal in revelation 6. John seems to have been shown such a time in his vision in rev. There is a general expectation among gods people that the two witnesses will begin to prophesy soon, if only because we anticipate christs return in the near future. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The syrian church rejected revelation in the 2nd century, the alexandrian scribe of codex vaticanus omitted revelation, and the greek church canonized revelation as late as in 397 ad at the council of carthage. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Revelation 3 new international version niv biblica. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, i will come in to him and dine with him, and he with me. Other ways revelation describes this portion of gods wrath is the 3 rd woe, the seventh trumpet, or vials one through seven. There is some evidence for one of these witnesses being elijah because malachi prophesied that he would come back before the day of the lord comes 4. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
Either 1 the angel is speaking in the first person for god. But the book of revelation renews our hope for our future in christ by reminding us that he is the victor, and he will return in all his glory and rule over us. Give power it was to be expected that in the midst of gentiles these witnesses would hush in. Though it is not stated, it may be that the whole world experiences this quake at the same time, unlike the natural events that are regional.
When looking at the old testament record where these same curses are present, we see them in context with idolatry, not knowing the true god, and the need for forgiveness. This commentary has been through advanced checking. There are details of four horsemen, strange creatures with faces like eagles, men, and calves, and is a dragon with feet that are shaped like a bear that. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. If anyone attempts to harm them before they complete their ministry, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies verse 5. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. Revelation 11, new international version niv the bible app. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. And have power over the waters in and near jerusalem. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses.
Not only does fire proceed out of the mouth of the witnesses. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. They are the two olive trees and the two lampstands, and they stand before the lord of the earth. The sackcloth symbolizes mourning, confessing and repentance. This chapter contains the notable account of the millennium and the judgment of the dead. Are there any known instances of god breathing life into books. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. And now in loud voices they cried out, saying, how long, o sovereign lord, the holy one and the true, dost thou delay judgment and the taking of vengeance upon the inhabitants of the earth for our blood.
The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. I know she will light up the heavens with her beautiful soul. The book of daniel part seven the adversary did god create a devil. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the god of the earth.
Jan 02, 2020 he warns against those who are rebellious deceivers, especially those who continued to claim circumcision and adherence to the rituals and ceremonies of the mosaic law were still necessary titus 1. The two witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power for 3 12 years just before christs return revelation 11. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses 11 i was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, go and measure the temple of god and the altar, with its worshipers. Chapters 2 3 gave us a history lesson on seven churches that existed in asia minor. Revelation 3, new international version niv the bible app. This chapter contains the accounts related to the sounding of the seventh trumpet. The book of revelation has vivid imagery and interesting characters as you read through its pages. Revelation 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Dec 18, 2009 21 brief observations concerning revelation 6. As pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book.
By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the united states conference of catholic bishops. Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The two witnesses in revelation will have miraculous powers to accompany their message revelation 11. What does not fit the facts and implications of these two prophetic passages we can discard as highly speculative and not worth serious consideration except in dismissal. Obviously, the two events are linked in the flow of prophecy. They cried with a loud voice, saying, how long, master, the holy and true, until you judge and avenge our blood on. Book of revelation in the textus receptus king james. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Exousia occurs twice in this verse and in both instances is translated power. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. Chapter 6 see notes details six seal judgments and encompasses the first half of the tribulation.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation in the collection of scripture below. It is not uncommon in the scriptures to represent the righteous as witnesses for god.
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