Rev 19:8-9 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 8. And to her was granted . It is not said here by whom this was granted, but it is perhaps implied that this was conferred by the Saviour himself on his bride. That she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white . ; , ; . White has, perhaps, in all countries been the usual colour of the bridal dress--as an emblem of innocence. For the fine linen is the righteousness of saints . Represents the righteousness of the saints; or is an emblem of it. It should be remarked, however, that it is implied here, as it is everywhere in the Scriptures, that this is not their own righteousness, for it is said that this was " given " to the bride--to the saints. It is the gracious bestowment of their Lord; and the reference here must be to that righteousness which they obtain by faith--the righteousness which results from justification through the merits of the Redeemer. Of this Paul speaks, when he says, ( ,) "And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith." Compare . (d) "arrayed" (1) "white" "bright" (e) "righteousness"

Revelation of John 19:8-9

Verse 8. And to her was granted. It is not said here by whom this was granted, but it is perhaps implied that this was conferred by the Saviour himself on his bride.

That she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white. Rev 3:4; Rev 3:5, Rev 3:,18; Rev 7:13. White has, perhaps, in all countries been the usual colour of the bridal dress--as an emblem of innocence.

For the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. Represents the righteousness of the saints; or is an emblem of it. It should be remarked, however, that it is implied here, as it is everywhere in the Scriptures, that this is not their own righteousness, for it is said that this was "given" to the bride--to the saints. It is the gracious bestowment of their Lord; and the reference here must be to that righteousness which they obtain by faith--the righteousness which results from justification through the merits of the Redeemer. Of this Paul speaks, when he says, (Php 3:9,) "And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith." Compare Rom 3:25 Rom 3:26.

(d) "arrayed" Rev 3:4, Isa 61:10 (1) "white" "bright" (e) "righteousness" Ps 132:9 Verse 9. And he saith unto me. The angel who made these representations to him. See Rev 19:10.

Write, blessed are they. Rev 14:13.

Which are called unto the marriage-supper of the Lamb. The idea of a festival, or a marriage-supper, was a familiar one to the Jews to represent the happiness of heaven, and is frequently found in the New Testament. Compare Lk 14:15; Lk 14:16; Lk 16:22; Lk 22:16; Mt 22:2. The image in the passage before us is that of many guests invited to a great festival.

And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. Confirming all by a solemn declaration. The importance of what is here said; the desirableness of having it fixed in the mind amidst the trials of life and the scenes of persecution through which the church was to pass, makes this solemn declaration proper. The idea is, that in all times of persecution; in every dark hour of despondency, the church, as such, and every individual member of the church, should receive it as a solemn truth never to be doubted, that the religion of Christ would finally prevail, and that all persecution and sorrow here would be followed by joy and triumph in heaven.

(f) "Blessed" Lk 14:15 (g) "supper" Rev 3:20 (h) "These" Rev 22:6