I looked closer and saw that her hand held a golden cup brimming with abominations, bubbling over with the impurities of her sexual exploits. They only carry the light. Revelation 22:2. (6-19) The closing blessing. God’s kingdom entered our world in the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Its rider is called Faithful and True, and with righteousness He exercises judgment and wages war. 4 Then I began to mourn and weep bitterly because no creature of creation was found who was worthy to open the scroll or to look into its mysteries. The whore, who is identified as Babylon, is a symbol to readers in John’s day of Rome and its allure. 17 And then one of the seven messengers entrusted with the seven bowls came over to me. 14 Blessed are those who wash their garments. Be blessing and honor and glory and power. 22 Alla presenza dell'assemblea d'Israele, Salomone si mise in piedi davanti all'altare del Signore, stese le braccia verso il cielo e 23 pregò così: 'Signore, Dio d'Israele; non c'è nessun altro dio come te né lassù in cielo, né quaggiù in terra! Then I looked; and behold, there was a black horse! In a little while, more of their fellow servants, brothers, and sisters would be murdered as they had been. Many pretenders and posers exist in the spiritual world. Across His chest was draped a golden sash. 17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet. 19 The great city was torn into three parts, and the cities of all the nations fell. 20 The beast was soon captured along with the false prophet, the earth-beast I had seen earlier who performed signs to deceive those who had agreed to receive the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its detestable image. 7 The locusts looked like horses clad in armor, ready for battle. It is something no one had ever seen nor will ever see until that day arrives. 3 Blessings come to those who read and proclaim these words aloud; blessings come to those who listen closely and put the prophetic words recorded here into practice. In a single hour, your day of judgment has come. 4 From the hand of the eighth messenger, the smoke of the incense mixed with the prayers of God’s people and billowed up before God. 4 The third messenger poured out his bowl into the rivers and springs of fresh water. 2 He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for 1,000 years with the great chain. It is anthropomorphic language, to be sure, but it touches the essential reality of religion. When the trumpets blast, another cycle of disasters begin. In the eternal state, there is no more death because there is no more sin (Rev. 6 Also in front of the throne was a glassy sea of shimmering crystal. Until then we are to seek His kingdom and help carve out the territories for Him. Woe to you, our great city! “These are the words of the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of God’s creation: 15 “I know your works. 14 The second disaster has passed; watch as the third disaster comes quickly. 5 She gave birth to a male child, who is destined to rule the nations with an iron scepter. 10 Because you have obeyed My instructions to endure and be patient, I will protect you from the time of trial which will come upon the whole earth and put everyone in it to the test. 1 «In verità, in verità io vi dico: chi non entra nel recinto delle pecore dalla porta, ma vi sale da un’altra parte, è un ladro e un brigante. A description of the heavenly state, under the figures of the water and the tree of life, and of the throne of God and the Lamb. As a result, one-third of their light flickered and failed. As a result, one-third of the waters turned bitter like the herb wormwood so that many people died from the poisonous bitter waters. Johns vision was given in two parts. Revelation 1:10 f., Revelation 4:1), or may be inferred from the context to be that of an angel (e.g., Revelation 17:15; Revelation cf.1 and Revelation 19:9), perhaps as the divine spokesman (Revelation 21:5-6, cf. Blessed is the person who watches and waits, dressed and ready to go, so as not to wander about naked, exposed to disgrace. In my mouth, it was sweet like honey, but my stomach became bitter after I swallowed it. 7 Also it received permission to declare war against the saints and conquer them. 3 The Lamb broke the second seal, and the second living creature called out. But before the wedding, some things need to be put in order. In every generation, powerful people and institutions arise—political predators that demand loyalty, sometimes even worship. and all who have been slaughtered upon the earth, ran freely. 14 The scene changed. 21 I looked again and could hardly believe my eyes. Their throne sits prominently in the city. Rev. “I know the things you do—you’ve claimed a reputation of life, but you are actually dead. I entered the realm of the dead; but see, I am alive now and for all the ages—even ages to come. Woe to you, our great city; all who had ships at sea became rich off your wealth! “These are the words of the One who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the One who walks and moves among the golden lampstands: 2 “I know your deeds, your tireless labor, and your patient endurance. You are neither cold with apathy nor hot with passion. 4 “However, I have this against you: you have abandoned your first love. Even here on earth we can see God in the face of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6), but now in the New Jerusalem we can see Christ face to face (1 Corinthians 13:12), even as he is after we are made really like him (2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 8:29; 1 John 3:2). Eze. As I waited for what I thought was a bride, he showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God. 16 And the kings gathered at the place called Har-Magedon in Hebrew. 6 And I heard what seemed to be an immense crowd speaking with one voice—it was like the sound of a roaring waterfall, like the sound of clashing thunder. 8 These four living creatures, each of which had six wings and was covered with eyes—eyes on the outside and on the inside—did not cease chanting. 8 Another messenger, a second, came along. Since the beginning, Satan, the dragon, has brought trouble on all the sons and daughters of Adam. The beast in John’s vision could be none other than the Roman Empire or another empire to come later. All day and night they were singing. 12 Thousands of Messengers (with a great voice): Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 9 Watch, and I will make those of the congregation of Satan—those who call themselves ‘Jews’ but are not because they lie—come before you penitent, falling at your feet. Since then, the dragon and his minions have done their best to harangue and persecute the woman’s children. I have done this because you have limited strength, yet you have obeyed My word and have not denied My name. 6 “Let the person who is able to hear, listen to and follow what the Spirit proclaims to all the churches.”. 13 And the earth-beast performs fantastic miracles. When he did, a great voice came out of the temple, from the throne. Revelation 22:1. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven roaring like a waterfall and clapping like thunder. If any of you hear My voice and open the door, then I will come in to visit with you and to share a meal at your table, and you will be with Me. The Lamb stands, even though He has been slaughtered as a sacrifice, because He has been resurrected from the dead. She has intoxicated all the nations with the wine of the wrath of her sexual perversion. Il Signore ci invita a entrare nella gioia. 14 The sky snapped back as a scroll when it is rolled up. 9 Here is the mind possessing wisdom: The seven heads signify the seven mountains where the woman is seated. Purtroppo, Giosafat non ha imparato la seria lezione di Ramoth di Gaalad. In a single hour, you have been utterly ruined. a pure river of water of life This is the fountain of the water of life which God promised to the thirsty in the previous chapter (Rev. of
Alla proposta di Jehoram, dà esattamente la stessa risposta di dianzi a quella di Achab (vers. Audio commento al Vangelo della Solennità di N.S. Ultimately the one who brings such pain and sorrow upon the world will be bound and thrown into the lake of fire. 6 I looked, and between the throne and the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders stood a Lamb who appeared to have been slaughtered. In one of the final, decisive battles, the rider on the white horse leads the armies of heaven against the enemy armies of the beast and the false prophet. Don’t you see? Heavenly Messenger: Take it, and eat it. 4 And the twenty-four elders and four living creatures fell on their faces and worshiped God who reigns on the throne. Those who don’t face severe punishment. 5 And I heard the messenger over the waters speak. 20 “However, I have this against you: you have tolerated that woman Jezebel, who is a self-anointed prophetess and who misleads My followers to commit immoral sexual acts and to eat food prepared for idol worship. 9 So the great dragon, that ancient serpent who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world, was cast down to the earth along with his messengers. 3 From the smoke, locusts appeared and swarmed upon the earth. Divine creatures and a flaming sword then stood guard at the entrance to the garden (Genesis 3:24). 19 The foundation stones of the wall of the city were decorated with every kind of jewel: the first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst. It reached as high as the bridle on a horse and ran for the distance of about 185 miles. I am the Root and the Descendant of David, the Bright Morning Star. They had come back to life and reigned with the Anointed One, our Liberating King, for 1,000 years. Take the little scroll that is unrolled in the hand of the messenger standing both on the sea and on the dry land. Rev. And they will face the torment of fire and the agony of sulfurous flames before the holy messengers and the Lamb. God’s intention for the world is this: “I will be your God, and you will be my people.” This is fulfilled by those who are faithful to Him. Finally he is transported to the end of history only to discover it is no end at all; it is a new beginning. and the authority of His Anointed One have come. 47:1-2; Zec. V Domenica di Quaresima ... XXXIV Domenica del Tempo Ordinario (Anno A) - Cristo Re (22/11/2020) Vangelo: Mt 25,31-46 . Cancel anytime in the Verizon Cloud app. 11 When I looked again, I heard the voices of heavenly messengers (numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands). Mighty Messenger: Watch and see. To the One who loves us and liberated us from the grip of our evil deeds through His very own blood 6 and who established us to be His kingdom and priests for God, His Father. 2 She has seduced all the kings of the earth into committing lewd, sexual acts; and most earth dwellers have become intoxicated with the wine of her harlotry. 8 The fourth messenger poured out his bowl on the sun. These spirits resemble frogs and remind the reader of the plague of frogs that invaded Egypt before the exodus. 17 As a result, the dragon was enraged at the woman and went away to make war on the rest of her children—those who keep the commandments of God and hold fast to the testimony of Jesus. Lampstands, of course, are not the light. On Jesus as the Lamb, see commentary on Revelation 5:6. Worship God instead! Guide: 7 Why are you so amazed? 12 Here is the patient endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and remain faithful to Jesus. After Jerusalem fell in a.d. 70, even more Jews left Judea, this time crossing the Mediterranean looking for some place far from Roman cruelty. Acab (874-852 a.C.): 1 Re 16, 29 - 22, 40 Travagliate vicende dei due regni Le vicende dei Re dei due stati, narrate parallelamente da 1 Re 14 fino a 2 Re 25, sono interrotte da quelle che un biblista ha definito delle « oasi letterarie », cioè inserti narrativi di particolare bellezza, tra cui spicca il grande ciclo del profeta Elia. They have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb, cleansing them pure white. 18 And [the dragon][z] stood waiting on the sand of the seashore. The One: See, I am making all things new. Now John sees the truth of his destiny. Bible Gateway Plus makes studying Scripture easier than ever. But disaster will befall the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to your spheres, And he is incredibly angry because he knows his time is nearly over. Notes. Messenger over the Waters: You are just, O holy One who is and who was, for You have judged these things rightly.6 Because people shed the blood of the saints and prophets, You have given them blood to quench their thirst. He also had a sharp sickle. 9 Let the person who is able to hear, listen carefully. 7 Look! Rev. 21 May the grace of the Lord Jesus [the Anointed One][ai] be with all [the saints]. woven from the righteous deeds of the saints. God granted this to Him so He would show His followers the realities that are already breaking into the world and soon will be fulfilled. A Voice: 15 See, I am coming like a thief! Commento su Giovanni 12,20-33. who relentlessly accuses them day and night before our God. Be to our God on and on throughout all the ages. Through His heavenly messenger, He revealed to His servant John signs and insight into these mysteries. God’s plan will be accomplished on earth as it is in heaven when the new Jerusalem comes down and He lives among His people. 19 “Those I love I also correct and discipline. They also stand for seven kings. 5 On her forehead was inscribed a name, a mystery: “Babylon the great, the mother of whores and the abominations that defile the earth.” 6 I looked and saw that the woman was drunk because she had gorged herself on the blood of the saints and the blood of those people who refused to deny Jesus even to save their own lives. 11 Then I received a measuring rod. [ag] Death will be no more; Mourning no more, crying no more, pain no more, For the first things have gone away. 11 And the merchants and the magnates of the earth weep and mourn over her demise because no one is buying their goods any longer: 12 warehouses remain full of gold, silver, jewels, and pearls; fine fabrics, purple, silk, and scarlet cloth; fragrant woods, items made of ivory, and items finely crafted out of expensive wood; bronze, iron, and marble; 13 cinnamon, spices, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; wine, olive oil, rich flour, and wheat; cattle, sheep, horses, chariots, and human cargo (the trafficked souls of humanity). 10-11 The third messenger sounded his trumpet, and a great star called Wormwood dropped out of heaven, flaming like a torch as it fell on one-third of the rivers and the springs. Moreover, I will inscribe this person with the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, New Jerusalem—which descends out of heaven from My God—and My own new name. Rome has its own beastly authority, the Caesar, who demands worship. Rev. Suddenly, a white horse appeared. 2 John, in turn, gave witness to the word of God and to the glorious truth revealed about Jesus, the Anointed One, the Chosen Ruler, by carefully describing everything he saw. Since greed and seeking unjust gain are two of Babylon’s greatest sins, economic collapse becomes the basis of God’s judgment. Find your yodel. See commentary on Revelation 3:21 and Revelation 20:14. But John knows better. Everything below me was new. Each calamity affects one-third of the earth, its inhabitants, and the heavenly lights. Through this all the churches will know I am the One who relentlessly explores the mind and heart, and I will deal with each of you as you deserve according to your acts. Because Babylon is the city responsible for the destruction of Jerusalem’s first temple in 586 b.c., John uses this ominous symbol to describe the Babylon of his day—Rome, the city on seven hills. (20,21) Commentary on … 9 I, John, your brother who shares with you this journey in persecution and the establishment of the Kingdom and endurance in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the ministry of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus. He carried an eternal gospel, bringing good news to all the citizens of the earth—every ethnicity, nation, language, and people. 19 And if anyone subtracts from the prophetic words of this book, God will remove that person’s access to the tree of life and to the holy city which are described in this book. I will allow the one who conquers through faithfulness even unto death to eat from the tree of life found in God’s lush paradise.”. 7 Whenever the days arrive and the seventh messenger sounds his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished just as He announced to His servants, the prophets. 9 Then they sang a new song. In the cup where she mixed her drink, mix her a double. Four Living Creatures and 24 Elders: You are worthy to receive the scroll, to break its seals, Because You were slain. For the wedding feast has begun; the marriage of the Lamb to His bride has commenced, and His bride has prepared herself for this glorious day. Then they will know how much I have loved you. Guide: Stop it. 11 Regarding the beast that was and is not, it is actually an eighth ruler that springs from the seven and goes away into eternal destruction. Omelie.org - autori vari . 13 And the sea surrendered its dead. 10 Because these two prophets tormented the earth dwellers by speaking God’s message, the people will rejoice over their dead bodies and celebrate their deaths by exchanging gifts with one another. Until You avenge our blood? Before the dragon could bite and devour her son, the child was whisked away and brought to God and His throne. A Voice: See, the home of God is with His people. I know you do not tolerate those who do evil. 21:9+). Shop online for all your home improvement needs: appliances, bathroom decorating ideas, kitchen remodeling, patio furniture, power tools, bbq grills, carpeting, lumber, concrete, lighting, ceiling fans and more at The Home Depot. In his hand was a key to the abyss and a great chain that had been forged in heaven. In the midst of the throne and encircling the throne were four living creatures, covered all over with eyes, front to back. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 17 You claim, ‘I am rich, I have accumulated riches, and I need nothing’; but you do not realize that you are miserable, pathetic, poor, blind, and naked. 13 The stars of heaven fell to earth as a fig tree drops its fruit during a winter storm. 24 “I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, those who have not held to the teachings of Jezebel and who remain ignorant of the real meaning of what is called the deep things of Satan, I will not burden you with anything more. Like Elijah on Mount Carmel, it even causes fire to blaze down from heaven to earth for all to see. A Voice: Get up, and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship in it. What he sees reveals the truth of what he hears: the number “144,000” is not an exact count of who will be saved but is a symbolic number (12 x 12 x 1000). But it’s a deceiver, a counterfeit of the true King; it steals devotion away from the one true God, producing signs to dazzle the inhabitants of the earth. The beast demands worship and requires all to carry its mark. The sea of glass probably symbolized this river which would be the basis of cleansing and eternal life in the new heaven and earth. 22 My heavenly guide brought me to the river of pure living waters, shimmering as brilliantly as crystal. He will live among them; They will be His people, And God Himself will be with them.4 The prophecies are fulfilled: He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. 13 “Let the person who is able to hear, listen to and follow what the Spirit proclaims to all the churches.”. Come, Lord Jesus.”. Even though what follows appears to be extreme violence unleashed against the earth and its inhabitants, there is a limitation to what follows. But again he does not have the final word. In addition to the new heaven and new earth, John saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem, descending from heaven as a bride for the Lamb (Rev. 5 And the One who sat on the throne announced to His creation. 3 Therefore, remember what you have received and heard; it’s time to keep these instructions and turn back from your ways. 11 Then they were each given a white robe and told to rest for a little while longer—soon their number would be complete. 6 I saw another messenger flying through midheaven. Make sure you do not get caught up in her sins. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters. La Sacra Bibbia - 1Re22 (C.E.I.) 14:8), but that river does not reach all regions, so sin remains in the Millennium (Eze. I also hate what they do. I will see to it that the thirsty drink freely from the fountain of the water of life. 17 “Let the person who is able to hear, listen to and follow what the Spirit proclaims to all the churches. 37:9; John John 1:4; John 14:6; Acts Acts 3:15; Rev. The blood ran deep. The Anointed One: 7 Look now, I am coming soon! (Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 2003), 546.. 2 Frederick William Danker and Walter Bauer, A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 725.. 3 Ibid., 62.. 4 Arno C. Gaebelein, The Revelation (Neptune, NJ: Loizeaux Brothers, 1961), Rev. What happens next would be impossible for John to imagine. 15 And everyone whose name could not be found among the names written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. 1 This is the revelation of Jesus the Anointed, the Liberating King: an account of visions and a heavenly journey. proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb The river proceeds from the throne because the source of all life is ultimately God (Job Job 33:4; Eze. People chewed on their tongues out of the depth of their agony. The Voice Bible Copyright © 2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc. “These are the words of the Son of God, the One whose eyes blaze like flames of fire and whose feet gleam like brightly polished bronze: 19 “I know your deeds, love, faithfulness, service, and endurance. I will reveal to you the mystery of this woman and of the beast with seven heads and ten horns that carries her. In the midst of the throne and encircling the throne were four living creatures, covered all over with eyes, front to back. 2 Nel terzo anno Giòsafat re di Giuda fece visita al re di Israele. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. You have correctly found them to be false. and to the saints and all who honor Your name. Because Babylon is the city responsible for the destruction of Jerusalem’s first temple in 586. a prison for every sort of unclean and hateful bird. As a result, there was no place left for them in heaven. 22 Poi Salomone si pose davanti all'altare del Signore, di fronte a tutta l'assemblea di Israele, e, stese le mani verso il cielo, 23 disse: «Signore, Dio di Israele, non c'è un Dio come te, né lassù nei cieli né quaggiù sulla terra!Tu mantieni l'alleanza e la misericordia con i tuoi servi che camminano davanti a te con tutto il cuore. for the devil has come down to your spheres. Nabot di Izreèl possedeva una vigna vicino al palazzo di Acab re di Samaria. All the birds feasted fully on their flesh. 9 They marched in unholy array over the expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. 2 Chi invece entra dalla porta, è pastore delle pecore. The speculation continues as to this person’s identity, but what has not changed is the message of hope in the midst of extreme persecution; that is the beauty proclaimed in this vision given to John. 2 In his hand, he held a little scroll that had been unrolled. With these the wrath of God reached its end. 3 The One: Write down My words, and send them to the messenger of the church in Sardis. In the years since John’s Revelation was first written, the whore has been seen as many different world forces. He called with a great and loud voice to the four messengers who had authority to harm the earth and its seas. The olive tree, even today, is a symbol of Israel. 14 Write down My words, and send them to the messenger of the church in Laodicea. 8 The second messenger sounded his trumpet, and something like a great mountain, with bright flames of burning fire, was cast into the sea. It has become a habitat for demons, A haunt for every kind of foul spirit, a prison for every sort of unclean and hateful bird.3 For all the nations have drunk deeply from the wine of the wrath of her immorality, And the kings of the earth have disgraced themselves by engaging in gross sexual acts with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown fat and rich, profiting off the power purchased with her luxury. 5 Out of the great throne came flashes of lightning, sounds of voices, and peals of thunder. 16 The beast and the ten horns you saw will despise the whore; they will make her a wasteland and strip her naked. It slipped in almost unnoticed beneath the noses of the powers that be. See commentary on Revelation 7:17, Revelation 21:6, and Revelation 22:17. clear as crystal The purity and clarity of the water is remarkable to John. 4 Then I heard another voice from heaven urge. 20 Then I saw a messenger coming from heaven. Heavy hailstones fell from the sky. because he knows his time is nearly over. Zec. A Voice: Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after this. 4 Then I saw some thrones, and those seated in judgment were given the right to judge. Assigned to each gate was a messenger, twelve in all. 2 This beast was like a leopard, its feet were like the claws of a bear, and its mouth was like the jaws of a lion. The Son of Man moves among seven lampstands and holds seven stars in His right hand because the number “seven” represents perfection and completeness. A Voice: Yes, Lord God, the All Powerful, true and right are Your judgments!
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