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A Brother in Suffering
Despite his apostolic authority, John introduces himself simply as a "brother" and "companion." Commentators note this deliberate humility shows his solidarity with his readers. He wasn't above their struggles; he was right there with them, sharing in the same tribulation and hope in Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 1:9
18th Century
Theologian
I John, who also am your brother. Your Christian brother; who am a fellow-Christian with you. The reference here is doubtless to the membe…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 1:9
I John (Εγω Ιωανης). Song of Solomon 22:8. In apocalyptic literature the personality of the writer is always prominent …
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 1:9
19th Century
Bishop
I John, who also am your brother...—More literally, I, John, your brother and fellow partner in the tribulation and kingdom an…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Revelation 1:9
19th Century
Preacher
I John, who also am your brother,
How sweetly this sounds. This is a man that has seen and heard God. This is a man who is full of …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 1:9
This verse begins a third introduction in which the author again identifies himself as John and adds significant information about where and when t…
John Gill
On Revelation 1:9
17th Century
Pastor
I, John, who also am your brother
Here begins the narrative of the visions and prophecies of this book, the former v…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 1:9–11
17th Century
Minister
It was the apostle's comfort that he did not suffer as an evil-doer, but for the testimony of Jesus, for bearing witness to Christ as the Immanuel,…