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And made them kings and priests to our God, And they reign on earth."
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Your Royal & Priestly Identity
Commentators explain that believers are made both 'kings' and 'priests.' As kings, you are given authority to rule over your own spirit and overcome the world. As priests, you are given direct access to God to offer spiritual sacrifices of prayer and praise. This dual identity is not something you earn, but a high honor granted through Christ's redemptive work.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And have made us to our God kings and priests. (See Barnes on Revelation 1:6).
And we shall reign on the earth. This refer…
Madest (εποιησας). First aorist active indicative of ποιεω, a prophetic use anticipating the final result.
A kingdo…
19th Century
Anglican
And they sang a new song, saying . . .—Better, And they sing a new song, saying. The use of the present (“sing”) is anot…
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The fifth seal changes the metaphor of horsemen and discloses a scene of martyred saints under the altar crying out for justice upon those who kill…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And have made us unto our God kings and priests (See Gill on Revelation 1:6). The Alexandrian copy, and Com…
It is a source of joy to all the world to see that God deals with people in grace and mercy through the Redeemer. He governs the world, not merely …
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