Rev 1:6 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 6. Kings and priests ] See on . But instead of βασιλειςκαιιερεις, kings and priests the most reputable MSS., versions, and fathers have βασιλειανιερεις, a kingdom and priests ; i.e. a kingdom of priests, or a royal priesthood. The regal and sacerdotal dignities are the two highest that can possibly exist among men; and these two are here mentioned to show the glorious prerogatives and state of the children of God. To him be glory ] That is, to Christ; for it is of him that the prophet speaks, and of none other. For ever and ever ] ειςτουςαιωναςτωναιωνων To ages of ages ; or rather, through all indefinite periods; through all time , and through eternity . Amen. ] A word of affirmation and approbation ; so it shall be, and so it ought to be.

‏ Revelation of John 1:6

Verse 6. Kings and priests] See on 1Pe 2:5, 9. But instead of βασιλειςκαιιερεις, kings and priests the most reputable MSS., versions, and fathers have βασιλειανιερεις, a kingdom and priests; i.e. a kingdom of priests, or a royal priesthood. The regal and sacerdotal dignities are the two highest that can possibly exist among men; and these two are here mentioned to show the glorious prerogatives and state of the children of God.

To him be glory] That is, to Christ; for it is of him that the prophet speaks, and of none other.

For ever and ever] ειςτουςαιωναςτωναιωνων To ages of ages; or rather, through all indefinite periods; through all time, and through eternity.

Amen.] A word of affirmation and approbation; so it shall be, and so it ought to be.