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Revelation 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,”
Revelation 1:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,... 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 interpret...
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Cross-References for Revelation 1:5
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“the highest of the kings of the earth.”
“who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God”
“as he is in the light”
“and the Lamb will overcome them”
“the assembly”
“as of a faultless and pure lamb”
“and how”
“KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
“the Faithful and True Witness”
“not that we loved God”