4These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
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Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-5)Here we have one of the most pleasing sights that can be viewed in this world—the Lord Jesus Christ at the head of his faithful adherents and attendants. Here observe, 1. How Christ appears: as a Lamb standing upon mount Zion . Mount Zion is the gospel church. Christ is with his church and in the midst of her in all her troubles, and therefore she is not consumed. It is his presence that secures h…
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