Rev 1:6, 5:10, 20:6 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 6. Kings and priests ] See on . But instead of βασιλειςκαιιερεις, kings and priests the most reputable MSS., versions, and fathers have βασιλειανιερεις, a kingdom and priests ; i.e. a kingdom of priests, or a royal priesthood. The regal and sacerdotal dignities are the two highest that can possibly exist among men; and these two are here mentioned to show the glorious prerogatives and state of the children of God. To him be glory ] That is, to Christ; for it is of him that the prophet speaks, and of none other. For ever and ever ] ειςτουςαιωναςτωναιωνων To ages of ages ; or rather, through all indefinite periods; through all time , and through eternity . Amen. ] A word of affirmation and approbation ; so it shall be, and so it ought to be.

‏ Revelation of John 1:6

Verse 6. Kings and priests] See on 1Pe 2:5, 9. But instead of βασιλειςκαιιερεις, kings and priests the most reputable MSS., versions, and fathers have βασιλειανιερεις, a kingdom and priests; i.e. a kingdom of priests, or a royal priesthood. The regal and sacerdotal dignities are the two highest that can possibly exist among men; and these two are here mentioned to show the glorious prerogatives and state of the children of God.

To him be glory] That is, to Christ; for it is of him that the prophet speaks, and of none other.

For ever and ever] ειςτουςαιωναςτωναιωνων To ages of ages; or rather, through all indefinite periods; through all time, and through eternity.

Amen.] A word of affirmation and approbation; so it shall be, and so it ought to be.

‏ Revelation of John 5:10

Verse 10. Kings and priests] See Ex 19:6; 1Pe 2:5, 9, and the notes there.

‏ Revelation of John 20:6

Verse 6. Blessed] μακαριος Happy. And holy; he was holy, and therefore he suffered for the testimony of Jesus in the time when nothing but holiness was called to such a trial.

The first resurrection] Supposed to be that of the martyrs, mentioned above.

The second death] Punishment in the eternal world; such is the acceptation of the phrase among the ancient Jews.

Hath no power] ουκεχειεξουσιαν Hath no authority-no dominion over him. This is also a rabbinical mode of speech. In Erubin, fol. 19, 1; Chagiga, fol. 27, 1: "Res Lakish said, The fire of hell hath no power over an Israelite who sins. Rab. Elieser says; The fire of hell hath no power over the disciples of the wise men."