Rev 1:18 | TNotes | STEP | 1:18 the living one: Because the Son of Man (1:13 ) has conquered death, he holds the keys of death and controls the outcome of our greatest fear (see 20:14 ; Heb 2:14-15 ). Jesus has complete authority to provide hope in a hostile world. • the grave: Greek Hades. See study note on Rev 6:7-8.

dHeb 2:14-15►

‏ Revelation of John 1:18

1:18 ^a the living one: Because the Son of Man (1:13 ^b) has conquered death, he holds the keys of death and controls the outcome of our greatest fear (see 20:14 ^c; Heb 2:14-15 ^d). Jesus has complete authority to provide hope in a hostile world.

• the grave: Greek Hades. See study note on Rev 6:7-8.