The Seven “Beatitudes” in Revelation
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...