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Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: over these the second death hath no power; but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Blessed and holy (μακαριος κα αγιος). A fifth beatitude (1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9) already and two more to come (22:7,14, seven in …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Ble ed. That is, his condition is to be regarded as a happy or a favoured one. This is designed apparently to support and encourage those …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Blessed and holy is he that has . . . .—This is one of the benedictions of the Apocalypse. The blessing on those who have…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The fourth last thing is the thousand-year reign of Christ on the earth. John gives us no picture of life in the Millennium in these verses; they c…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Blessed and holy is he that has part in the first
resurrection
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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is an account of the reign of the saints, for the same period as Satan is bound. Those who suffer with Christ will reign with him in his spiri…

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