Rev 19:9-10 | RWP | e4.org | Write ( Γραψον ). First aorist active imperative of γραφω as in ; . The speaker may be the angel guide of . It is another beatitude ( μακαριο , Blessed) like that in (fourth of the seven in the book). They which are bidden ( ο κεκλημενο ). Articular perfect passive participle of καλεω , like ; . Cf. . This beatitude reminds us of that in . (Cf. ; .) These are true words of God ( Hουτο ο λογο αληθινο του θεου εισιν ). Undoubtedly, but one should bear in mind that apocalyptic symbolism "has its own methods and laws of interpretation, and by these the student must be guided" (Swete).

‏ Revelation of John 19:9-10

Write ( Γραψον ). First aorist active imperative of γραφω as in 1:11; 14:13. The speaker may be the angel guide of 17:1.

It is another beatitude ( μακαριο, Blessed) like that in 14:13 (fourth of the seven in the book).

They which are bidden ( ο κεκλημενο ). Articular perfect passive participle of καλεω, like Mt 22:3; Lu 14:17. Cf. Re 17:14. This beatitude reminds us of that in Lu 14:15. (Cf. Mt 8:11; 26:29.)

These are true words of God ( Hουτο ο λογο αληθινο του θεου εισιν ). Undoubtedly, but one should bear in mind that apocalyptic symbolism "has its own methods and laws of interpretation, and by these the student must be guided" (Swete).

To worship him ( προσκυνησα αυτω ). First aorist active infinitive of purpose. John either felt that the angel represented God or he was beside himself with excitement over the glorious consummation. He was tempted to worship an angel (Col 2:18).

See thou do it not ( ορα μη ). Repeated in 22:9. Here there is no verb after μη (ellipse of ποιησηις τουτο ) as in Mr 1:44; 1Th 5:15), the aorist subjunctive of negative purpose with μη after ορα (present active imperative of οραω ), a common enough idiom.

Fellow-servant ( συνδουλος ). The angel refuses worship from John on this ground. All Christians are συνδουλο (fellow-servants) as Christ taught (Mt 18:28ff.; 24:49) and as Paul (Col 1:7; 4:7) and John (Re 6:11) taught. Angels are God's servants also (Heb 1:4-14). For "the testimony of Jesus see 1:2, 9; 6:9; 12:17; 22:4.

Worship God ( τω θεω προσκυνησον ). And Christ, who is the Son of God (5:13f.).

The spirit of prophecy ( το πνευμα της προφητειας ). Explanatory use of γαρ (for) here as in 8. The possession of the prophetic spirit shows itself in witness to Jesus. In illustration see Mr 1:10; Mt 3:16; Lu 3:21; Joh 1:51; Re 4:1; 10:1; 11:19; 14:17; 15:5; 18:1; 19:1, 7-9.