Revelation of John 5:9-10
Summary for Rev 5:9-10: 5:9-10 a The whole created order joins in a new song of praise to the Lamb (cp. 14:1-5 b; Ps 149:1 c; Isa 42:10 d).• The Lamb is worthy because, through his sacrifice, he won the right to break the seals of the scroll and enact God’s purposes in history.
• The song summarizes the implications of the Good News about Jesus (1 Pet 1:18-25 e).
5:10 f The description of God’s people as a Kingdom of priests who will enjoy ultimate victory and will reign with Christ reflects the images of Jesus as both King (Rom 1:3 g) and High Priest (Heb 6:20 h).
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