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14:1 standing: See 5:6; study note on 12:18. • 144,000: God’s righteous remnant (see study note on 7:4-8). • The brand on their foreheads (contrast 13:16-17) is the name of both the Lamb and his Father, reflecting the union of Jesus and the Father (see John 5:20-23; 14:5-10; 17:22).
14:12 The threat of persecution and death was very real to the Christians first reading this letter, so John calls God’s people to obedience and faithfulness (see 2:10; 3:10; 12:17; 13:10).
14:13 A dramatic voice from heaven once again instructs John to write (see 1:11, 19; 21:5; cp. 10:4). • Blessed are those who die in the Lord: God desires that those who endure persecution be with him and enjoy his blessings and rest. • The mention of hard work and good deeds in connection with eternal reward foreshadows the assigning of rewards based on wor...
14:13 A dramatic voice from heaven once again instructs John to write (see 1:11, 19; 21:5; cp. 10:4). • Blessed are those who die in the Lord: God desires that those who endure persecution be with him and enjoy his blessings and rest. • The mention of hard work and good deeds in connection with eternal reward foreshadows the assigning of rewards based on works (20:12).
14:14 the Son of Man: Or like a son of man; see study note on 1:13. • A gold crown is a symbol of status or power, clearly distinguishing Jesus from the angels (see 4:4; 6:2; 9:7; 12:3; 13:1). • The sharp sickle is symbolic of God’s harvest of judgment (see 14:17-18; see also Jer 51:33; Hos 6:11; Mic 4:12-13).
genesis 18:16-28
exodus 13:14-16
exodus 23:19
leviticus 23:9-14
numbers 3:40-51
numbers 18:15-20
deuteronomy 23:9-10
1 samuel 21:5