The Seven “Beatitudes” in Revelation
- “Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near” (Rev. 1:3).
- “Then I heard a voice from heaven say, ‘Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. “Yes,’ says the Spirit, ‘they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them’ ” (Rev. 14:13).
- “Behold, I come like a thief! Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully exposed” (Rev. 16:15).
- “Then the angel said to me, ‘Write: “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” ’ And he added, ‘These are the true words of God’ ” (Rev. 19:9).
- “Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years” (Rev. 20:6).
- “Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book” (Rev. 22:7).
“Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city” (Rev. 22:14).
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In His dying on the cross Christ who loves us is the One who freed us from our sins by His blood (some Gr. mss. have the word “washed” instead of “freed”). Believers are now a kingdom and priests with the purpose now and forever of serving God. This prompted John to express a benediction of praise and worship culminating with Amen (lit., “so be it”).
Walvoord, John F. “Revelation.” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 929. Print.
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