Rev 21:9-10 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 9. And there came unto me one of the seven angels , etc. . Why one of these angels was employed to make this communication is not stated. It may be that as they had been engaged in bringing destruction on the enemies of the church, and securing its final triumph, there was a propriety that that triumph should be announced by one of their number. And talked with me . That is, in regard to what he was about to show me. I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife . I will show you what represents the redeemed church now to be received into permanent union with its Lord--as a bride about to be united to her husband. . Compare . (i) "seven angels" (k) "Lamb's wife"

Revelation of John 21:9-10

Verse 9. And there came unto me one of the seven angels, etc. Rev 16:6-7. Why one of these angels was employed to make this communication is not stated. It may be that as they had been engaged in bringing destruction on the enemies of the church, and securing its final triumph, there was a propriety that that triumph should be announced by one of their number.

And talked with me. That is, in regard to what he was about to show me.

I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. I will show you what represents the redeemed church now to be received into permanent union with its Lord--as a bride about to be united to her husband. Rev 21:2. Compare Rev 19:7-8.

(i) "seven angels" Rev 15:1:6,7 (k) "Lamb's wife" Rev 19:7 Verse 10. And he carried me away in the spirit. Gave him a vision of the city; seemed to place him where he could have a clear view of it as it came down from heaven. Rev 1:10.

In a great and high mountain. The elevation, and the unobstructed range of view, gave him an opportunity to behold it in its glory.

And showed me that great city, etc. As it descended from heaven. Barnes on "Re 21:2".

(l) "great city" Eze 40 Eze 48