Revelation 14:4-6
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
4 It is these who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are chaste;[a][b] it is these who follow the Lamb wherever he goes; these have been redeemed from mankind as first fruits for God and the Lamb, 5 and in their mouth no lie was found, for they are spotless.
The Messages of the Three Angels
6 Then I saw another angel flying in midheaven, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and tongue and people;
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- Revelation 14:4 Greek virgins
- 14.4 Although tradition tends to take this literally, the context and Old Testament metaphor suggest that it means they have kept free from idolatry.
Revelation 14:4-6
New International Version
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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