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Revelation 14:4-6
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Revelation 14:4-6
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4 These are they who were not defiled with women; they are virgins[a] and these are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been ransomed as the firstfruits of the human race for God and the Lamb.(A) 5 On their lips no deceit[b] has been found; they are unblemished.(B)
The Three Angels.[c] 6 Then I saw another angel flying high overhead, with everlasting good news[d] to announce to those who dwell on earth, to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people.
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- 14:4 Virgins: metaphorically, because they never indulged in any idolatrous practices, which are considered in the Old Testament to be adultery and fornication (Rev 2:14–15, 20–22; 17:1–6; cf. Ez 16:1–58; 23:1–49). The parallel passages (Rev 7:3; 22:4) indicate that the 144,000 whose foreheads are sealed represent all Christian people.
- 14:5 No deceit: because they did not deny Christ or do homage to the beast. Lying is characteristic of the opponents of Christ (Jn 8:44), but the Suffering Servant spoke no falsehood (Is 53:9; 1 Pt 2:22). Unblemished: a cultic term taken from the vocabulary of sacrificial ritual.
- 14:6–13 Three angels proclaim imminent judgment on the pagan world, calling all peoples to worship God the creator. Babylon (Rome) will fall, and its supporters will be tormented forever.
- 14:6 Everlasting good news: that God’s eternal reign is about to begin; see note on Rev 10:7.
Revelation 14:4-6
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Revelation 14:4-6
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4 These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins.(A) They follow the Lamb wherever he goes.(B) They were purchased from among mankind(C) and offered as firstfruits(D) to God and the Lamb. 5 No lie was found in their mouths;(E) they are blameless.(F)
The Three Angels
6 Then I saw another angel flying in midair,(G) and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth(H)—to every nation, tribe, language and people.(I)
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