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and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and washed us from our sins by his blood;
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Christ: Prophet, Priest, and King
Commentators explain that the three titles for Jesus in this verse reveal his complete work. As the "faithful witness," he is our ultimate Prophet, revealing God's truth. As the "firstborn of the dead," he is our great High Priest, whose resurrection guarantees our own. As the "ruler of the kings of the earth," he is our sovereign King, reigning over all earthly and spiritual powers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness. (See Barnes on Revelation 1:2).
He is faithful in the sense that he is one on w…
Who is the faithful witness (ο μαρτυς ο πιστος). "The witness the faithful," nominative in apposition like πρωτοτοκος and αρχων wi…
19th Century
Anglican
From Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten (or, firstborn) of the dead, and the prince (or, ruler…
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Baptist
John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from th…
Finally, greetings come from the Son—“from Jesus Christ.” John immediately adds three descriptive epithets about Christ and a burst of doxology to …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And from Jesus Christ Who, though the second Person in the Trinity, is mentioned last, because many things were to b…
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There can be no true peace where there is not true grace; and where grace goes before, peace will follow. This blessing is in the name of God, of t…
