Charles Ellicott Commentary Revelation 19:9

"And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they that are bidden to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are true words of God." — Revelation 19:9 (ASV)

And he says to me . . .—Who is the speaker? The general and simplest opinion is that it is the angel mentioned in Revelation 17:1 who speaks. The speaker instructs the seer write: “Blessed are they who are bidden to the supper of the marriage of the Lamb.” This is one of the six blessings of the Apocalypse (Revelation 1:3; Revelation 14:13; Revelation 20:6; Revelation 22:7; Revelation 22:14). It is founded on our Lord’s parables (Matthew 22:1; Matthew 25:1). The blessing of the call to the marriage supper is more clearly realized now that the day of joy is near.

We must not draw too sharp distinctions, as some have done, between the bride and the guests: the imagery is varied to give fullness and force to the truths which no emblems can adequately express. The Church of Christ will rest, and feast, and reign with her Lord; and in all the peace, gladness, and triumph of that time of joy God’s servants will share. A solemn confirmation of this follows, as in Revelation 21:5; Revelation 22:6: “these words are true (sayings) of God.”