Rev 14:13 | TNotes | STEP | 14:13 A dramatic voice from heaven once again instructs John to write (see 1:11 , 19 ; 21:5 ; cp. 10:4 ). • Blessed are those who die in the Lord: God desires that those who endure persecution be with him and enjoy his blessings and rest . • The mention of hard work and good deeds in connection with eternal reward foreshadows the assigning of rewards based on works (20:12 ).

‏ Revelation of John 14:13

14:13 ^a A dramatic voice from heaven once again instructs John to write (see 1:11 ^b, 19 ^c; 21:5 ^d; cp. 10:4 ^e).

• Blessed are those who die in the Lord: God desires that those who endure persecution be with him and enjoy his blessings and rest.

• The mention of hard work and good deeds in connection with eternal reward foreshadows the assigning of rewards based on works (20:12 ^f).