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It was given to her that she would array herself in bright, pure, fine linen: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
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A Gift, Not Earned
Commentators unanimously agree that the bride's beautiful wedding garment of "fine linen, bright and pure" is a gift. The text explicitly states, "it was granted to her." This emphasizes that the Church's righteousness is not self-achieved or earned through works, but is graciously bestowed by Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And to her was granted. It is not said here by whom this was granted, but it is perhaps implied that this was conferred by the Sa…
That she should array herself (ινα περιβαλητα). Sub-final object clause subject of εδοθη (was given to her) with ινα and the secon…
19th Century
Anglican
And to her was granted . . .—Better, And it was given to her that she should be clothed in fine linen, brigh…
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Baptist
Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was …
Finally, the cycle of praise is completed with the reverberating sounds of another great multitude. If the multitude in v.1 was angelic, then this …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen Or "Byssine": the "By…
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Praising God for what we have is praying for what more is to be done for us. There is harmony between the angels and the saints in this triumphant …
