Revelation of John 14:3-5
Summary for Rev 14:4-5: 14:4-5 a These warriors were ritually pure (unpolluted) and morally without blame.• They have kept themselves as pure as virgins: Referring to men as virgins is a metaphor for the faithfulness of God’s people. The image might refer to the church as the virgin bride of Christ (see 2 Cor 11:2 b; Eph 5:25-27 c); it also suggests that the church constitutes soldiers in a holy war that are required to keep themselves chaste (see Deut 23:9-10 d; 1 Sam 21:5 e).
• These faithful people are a special offering (literally firstfruits; see Exod 13:14-16 f; 23:19 g; Lev 23:9-14 h; Num 3:40-51 i; 18:15-20 j; Luke 2:22-24 k) who have been purchased for God.
• They have told no lies: John teaches that liars will never enter heaven (Rev 21:8 l, 27 m; 22:15 n; see also John 8:44 o). The followers of Jesus speak and live the truth (see also John 8:32 p; 14:6 q).
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