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Revelation 1:18 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 1:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 1 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore , Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.”
Revelation 1:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 1:18
I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.... This verse from Revelation's vision of vision of the glorified christ - his majesty, authority, and presence among the churches employs apocalyptic imagery rich with Old Testament allusions and symbolic meaning. The Greek text uses vivid apocalyptic language characteristic of Jewish prophetic literature, drawing heavily from Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Zechariah.The symbolism must be interpreted within its first-century context while recognizing timeless spiritual realitie...
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Cross-References for Revelation 1:18
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“being raised from the dead”
“seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.”
“we live to the Lord. Or if we die”
“the Lord”
“he who is true”
“and no one will shut. He will shut”
“and whatever you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven; and whatever you release on earth will have been released in heaven.,And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.,,,,,,,,”
“having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand.”
“the author and perfecter of faith”
“not after the law of a fleshly commandment”