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Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is at hand.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Ble ed (μακαριος). As in Mt 5:3f.. This endorses the book as a whole.

He that readeth (ο αναγινωσκων). Pre…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Blessed is he that reads. This means it is to be regarded as a privilege accompanied by many blessings to be permitted to note the disclos…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Blessed is he that readeth. ... prophecy.—Any declaration of the principles of the divine government, with indications of their e…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“The one who reads” reflects the early form of worship where a reader read the Scriptures aloud on the Lord’s Day. “Those who hear” are the people …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Blessed [is] he that reads
This book the Revelation, privately, in his closet or family, carefully and diligently, w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This book is the Revelation of Jesus Christ; the whole Bible is so, for all revelation comes through Christ, and all relates to him. Its principal …

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