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I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.
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Christ, the Faithful & True King
Commentators unanimously identify the rider on the white horse as Jesus Christ. His names, 'Faithful and True,' are a declaration of His character. Unlike the deceptive powers of the world, He is completely trustworthy and keeps all His promises to His people. This vision presents the triumphant, glorified Lord, not in humiliation, but as the victorious King coming to establish His rule.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And I saw heaven opened. He saw a new vision, as if an opening were made through the sky, and he was permitted to look into
The heaven opened (τον ουρανον ηνεωιγμενον). Perfect passive participle (triple reduplication) of ανοιγω. Accusative case after ει…
19th Century
Anglican
And I saw heaven opened . . .—Better, And I saw the heaven opened (not “opening,” but set open, already opened, as in Rev…
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Baptist
And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse, and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and ma…
The great vision that begins here reminds us of the first vision of the book (l:12ff.), though its function is entirely different. The whole scene …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I saw heaven opened This vision refers not to the same time the first seal does, (Revelation 6:2) fo…
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Christ, the glorious Head of the church, is described as on a white horse, the emblem of justice and holiness. He has many crowns, for he is King o…
