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 Stood also in the midst of the garden of Eden (Gen 2:9; Gen 3:22). Some writers have advanced the opinion that this tree had some secret virtue, which was fitted to preserve life. Probably the lesson conveyed was that life was to be sought by man, not in himself or in his own power, but from without, from Him who is emphatically the Life (John 1:4; John 14:6). Wisdom is compared to the tree of life (Prov. 3:18).The "tree of life" spoken of in the Book of Revelation (Rev. 2:7; Rev. 22:2, 14) is an emblem of the joys of the celestial paradise.[1]  Tree of life using lightning bolt shortcut in Wordsearch 12. I had to guess how best to find all the mentions of the tree of life. I wound up asking the lightning bolt prompt to search for all mentions of Rev 22:14 which includes lots of words that are not the exact words "tree of life" Some search results were for paragraphs that covered multiple verses including Rev 22:14. In some cases the result skipped Rev 22:14 entirely so I removed it from this blog post. I am not calling this a sermon, but I am calling it a classroom style project, lesson or exercise where you can find out info about the tree of life in Rev 22:14 |
Adam Clarke's Commentary - Rev 22:14 Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments—They are happy who are obedient.That they may have right to the tree of life—The original is much more expressive, Ἱνα εσται ἡ εξουσια αυτων επι το ξυλον της ζωης· That they may have authority over the tree of life; an authority founded on right, this right founded on obedience to the commandments of God, and that obedience produced by the grace of God working in them. Without grace no obedience; without obedience no authority to the tree of life; without authority no right; without right no enjoyment: God's grace through Christ produces the good,and then rewards it as if all had been our own,[2]
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The Apocalypse -Our English version reads, "Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city." The now better-established reading, to which all consent, literally rendered, is: "Blessed they that wash their robes, that they may [in that day shall] have the power over the tree of life, and enter by the gates into the city." The meaning is not essentially different; but the true reading cuts out the possibility of a legalistic interpretation, gives to the passage its genuine evangelic flavour, and conforms its imagery to what was previously said in this Book with reference to what brought the great multitude out of the great tribulation. (Chap. 7:14.)Washing, or cleansing, is the great qualification for heaven,—"the washing of water by the word" (Eph. 5:26),—"the washing of regeneration" (Tit. 3:5),—cleansing by the blood of Jesus Christ (1 John 1:7). There is no doing or keeping of commandments that can save us without this. (Ephr. 2:8, 9.) Hence Paul speaks of the Corinthian Christians as "washed, sanctified, justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God" (1 Cor. 6:11); and John ascribes glory and dominion to the Lord Jesus for having washed [freed] us from our sins in His own blood (Rev. 1:5); and the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews speaks of our drawing near to the holiest of all, "having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water" as the high priest of old (Heb. 10:22). Nor can we ever hope to enter the Holy City, or eat of its fruits, or taste of its blessedness, without this spiritual washing from all the filthinesses of the flesh and of the spirit. "The dogs, or unclean ones, and the sorcerers, and the fornicators, and the murderers, and the idolaters, and every one loving and making a lie [or what is false]," are all excluded from that pure and holy habitation. And whoever hath good hope of seeing and being with Christ in heaven, "purifieth himself even as he is pure." (1 John 3:2,3.) But the washing of which the text speaks, whilst presupposing and including this general cleansing, is something more special. It is a washing of garments or robes. It has reference to habit in particular, in addition to the nature in general. One's clothes are reckoned with himself. They are an outside part of him, but that which marks the form, order, or habit in which he bears himself. There is something moral and spiritual in clothes. They express much of the inward taste and character. They come between us and society, to a large extent represent us to society, and react again on our inner consciousness, moral sense, and state of mind and heart. We cannot always judge one from the clothes he wears, but we cannot help the effect which clothes have upon our judgment of people. They tell a story of the wearers of them. And if any one is habitually filthy, slovenly, unclean, and untidy in his garments, it is a blur upon him, a repugnance, a thing to make his presence unwelcome and undesirable in respectable company. When it comes to agreeable social recognition and intercourse, clean clothes are associated with a right heart, a right mind, and a right feeling. Anything short of this is an offence and a disqualification. Hence the Scriptural figure of keeping one's garments and washing one's robes, as a spiritual requirement for the society of heaven. He that hath not on "a wedding garment" is cast out, and not permitted to have place at the supper-table of the king. We must therefore distinguish this washing of robes and cleanness of apparel from the spiritual and more inward washing of the man in general.What, then, is this particular washing of garments? This question I have nowhere seen answered; and yet it needs to be answered, and can be answered. Nor need we be surprised if it should turn out to have direct reference to the main subject of this Apocalypse. The chief honours of the kingdom at Christ's coming are everywhere connected with a looking and waiting for that coming, and the earnest and loving direction of our hearts and hopes to it as the great goal of our faith. Thus we read, "Unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation." (Eph 2:9) "The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared, teaching us that denying ungodliness and fleshly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world, looking for that blessed hope, even the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ." (3.) "There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing." (2 Tim. 4:8.) "Ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven." (1 Thess. 1:9, 10.) It appears from this, and suchlike passages, that the attitude of looking, waiting, watching, and constant stretching forth of the heart, for the coming again of the Lord Jesus in his great Apocalypse, is the proper Christian habit, and that we put our prospects in peril where this habit is not cherished and kept as the very spirit and life of our faith. And the putting of ourselves in this attitude, and the cultivation of this habit, is what I take to be the particular washing and keeping of our garments to which the Scriptures so frequently refer. It is the general washing in the blood of Christ carried out into the habit of the soul toward his promised return.An example of this particular washing and whitening of the Christian's robes is given us in the case of the great multitude which comes out of the great Tribulation. (Rev. 7:9-14.) What was the particular defect and trouble which brought them into that tribulation? Why were they not in the company of those who were kept from that "hour of trial" and already crowned in heaven before the great tribulation set in? The Saviour himself, in Matthew 24:42-51, and elsewhere, gives the explanation. They would not believe that Christ could come in their lifetime. They did not watch and keep themselves in readiness for his return. They said, "My Lord delayeth his coming;" and began to smite their fellow-servants, to run with the common world around them, to eat and drink with the drunken, and did not keep themselves girded as servants that wait for their Lord. Hence they were not ready when their Lord came, and for that reason were cut off from the exalted favours of the waiting and ready ones, and compelled to feel the weight of the afflictions which then fall in judgment upon the godless world. And this was the having of soiled garments, unwashed robes, which had to be made white to fit them for place in the society of heaven. A great multitude of them get to heaven afterwards, because they wash their robes and make them clean in the blood of the Lamb. And that washing, as we learn from the Parable of the Ten Virgins, is the bringing of themselves to a true advent faith and habit.So again, in Rev. 16:15, this same keeping of garments is specifically connected with a state or habit of watching and being in readiness for the impending advent of the Lord Jesus Christ. "Behold, I come as a thief; blessed is he that watcheth and keepeth his garments."It is therefore clear to me that this washing of robes and keeping of garments relates to the attitude and habit of looking for the coming of Christ, and keeping in constant expectation and readiness for it as an impending event. And the blessedness of access to and power over the Tree of Life, and of entrance by the gates of pearl into the Golden City, is here made to depend on this very washing of our robes and keeping of our garments. What a lesson for those who despise the advent teachings and make light of the doctrine of the certain and speedy coming of the Lord! Brethren, as you hope to walk those golden streets, and eat of those immortal fruits, see to it that you have your garments clean and "your loins girded about like unto men waiting for their Lord."Watch! 'tis your Lord's command; And while we speak, He's near. Mark the first signal of His Hand, And ready all appear. O happy servant he, He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honour crowned.[3]
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Barnes' Notes on the New Testament - Rev 22:14 Revelation of John 22:14 Verse 14 Blessed are they that do his commandments. Revelation 1:3; Revelation 22:7. That they may have right. That they may be entitled to approach the tree of life; that this privilege may be granted to them. It is not a right in the sense that they have merited it, but in the sense that the privilege is conferred on them as one of the rewards of God, and that, in virtue of the Divine arrangements, they will be entitled to this honour. So the word here used-εξουσια-means in John 1:12, rendered power. The reason why this right or privilege is conferred is not implied in the use of the word. In this case it is by grace, and all the right which they have to the tree of life is founded on the fact that God has been pleased graciously to confer it on them. To the tree of life. Revelation 22:2. They would not be forbidden to approach that tree as Adam was, but would be permitted always to partake of it, and would live for ever. And may enter in through the gates into the city. The New Jerusalem, Revelation 21:2. They would have free access there; they would be permitted to abide there for ever. (*) "Blessed" Luke 12:37 [4]
Believer's Study Bible, The - Rev 22:14 Revelation 22 22:14 Manuscript readings favoring the translation of "do His commandments" are inferior and highly questionable on theological grounds. The better manuscripts are also theologically consistent with the scriptural teachings of salvation by grace appropriated by faith, and read "blessed are those who wash their robes" (NU wash their robes). The washing of robes refers to the cleansing by the blood of Christ to which the believers submit.[5]
Bible Background Commentary - 22:14 Revelation 22:14. On washed robes, compare Rev. 3:4-5 and 7:14, and see comment on Rev. 3:4; on the tree of life see comment on Rev. 22:2.[6]
Bible Exposition Commentary - 22:14 The Challenge of the City (Rev. 22:6-21)Heaven is more than a destination; it is a motivation. Knowing that we shall dwell in the heavenly city ought to make a difference in our lives here and now. The vision of the heavenly city motivated the patriarchs as they walked with God and served Him (10, 13-16). Knowing that He was returning to the Father in heaven also encouraged Jesus Christ as He faced the cross (Heb. 12:2). The assurance of heaven must not lull us into complacency or carelessness, but spur us to fulfill our spiritual duties.We must keep God's Word (vv. 6-11, 18-19). Because what John wrote is the Word of God, his words are faithful and true (see Rev. 19:11). The same God who spoke through the prophets also spoke through the Apostle John. As the "capstone" of God's revelation, John's book cannot be divorced from the rest of the Bible. If we deny that John wrote the truth, then we must also deny the prophets.
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Bible Knowledge Commentary - Rev 22:146. The Coming Blessing and Judgment (Rev. 22:14-15) »Front Matter »Intro »Outline »Bibliography6. The Coming Blessing And Judgment (Rev.22:14-15)Rev.22:14-15. The last of the seven beatitudes of Revelation is bestowed on the saints, those who wash their robes. They have access to the New Jerusalem and its tree of life (Rev.22:19). The other six beatitudes are in 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7. In the manuscripts followed by the kjv, the expression "those who wash their robes" is translated "that do His commandments." In both cases the words accurately describe the righteous.
Defender's Study Bible, The - Rev 22:14 Revelation 22:14 Blessed. This is the seventh and last of the "beatitudes" in Revelation. See also 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7.
Expositions of Holy Scripture - Rev 22:14
International Standard Version Notes - Rev 22:14 Notes For Verse 14[wash their robes] - Other mss. read who do his commandments[11
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary - Rev 22:14 Notes for Verse 14Verse 14. do his commandments—so B, Syriac, Coptic, and Cyprian. But A, Aleph, and Vulgate read, "(Blessed are they that) wash their robes," namely, in the blood of the Lamb (compare Rev. 7:14). This reading takes away the pretext for the notion of salvation by works. But even English Version reading is quite compatible with salvation by grace; for God's first and grand Gospel "commandment" is to believe on Jesus. Thus our "right" to (Greek, "privilege" or "lawful authority over") the tree of life is due not to our doings, but to what He has done for us. The right, or privilege, is founded, not on our merits, but on God's grace,"[12]
Life Application Bible Commentary - Rev 22:14
Matthew Henry Unabridged - Rev 22:14 A Confirmation of This and All the Other Visions of This Book 22:6-19 We have here a solemn ratification of the contents of this book, and particularly of this last vision (though some think it may not only refer to the whole book, but to the whole New Testament, yea, to the whole Bible, completing and confirming the canon of scripture); and here,1. This is confirmed by the name and nature of that God who gave out these discoveries: he is the Lord God, faithful and true, and so are all his sayings.2. By the messengers he chose, to reveal these things to the world; the holy angels showed them to holy men of God; and God would not employ his saints and angels in deceiving the world.3. They will soon be confirmed by their accomplishment: they are things that must shortly be done; Christ will make haste, he will come quickly, and put all things out of doubt; and then those will prove the wise and happy men who have believed and kept his words.4. By the integrity of that angel who had been the apostle's guide and interpreter in these visions; this integrity was such that he not only refused to accept religious adoration from John, but once and again reproved him for it. He who was so tender of the honour of God, and so displeased with what was a wrong to God, would never come in his name to lead the people of God into mere dreams and delusions; and it is a still further confirmation of the sincerity of this apostle that he confesses his own sin and folly, into which he had now again relapsed, and he leaves this his failing on perpetual record: this shows he was a faithful and an impartial writer.5. By the order given to leave the book of the prophecy open, to be perused by all, that they might labour to understand it, that they might make their objections against it, and compare the prophecy with the events. God here deals freely and openly with all; he does not speak in secret, but calls every one to witness to the declarations here made, v. 10.
Nelson's NKJV Study Bible - Rev 22:14
Rev 22:14,15 Blessed introduces the last of the seven beatitudes in Revelation (see also Rev 22:7 Rev 1:3 Rev 14:13 Rev 16:15 Rev 19:9 Rev 20:6). Since the tree of life is literal but is also viewed figuratively (see Prov 3:18 Prov 11:30 Prov 13:12 Prov 15:4), it suggests a quality of life involving an intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ based upon a persevering obedience. This may be a fulfillment of Christ's provision of life, and more abundant life (see John 10:10). Since no one can enter … into the city unless their name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life (Rev. 21:27), this beatitude is speaking of those justified by faith who express that faith in obedience (see Eph. 2:8). The obedient overcomer is promised the reward of entering through the gates of the city, possibly a privilege reserved for those who share in the Lord's victory procession.[16]
New Commentary on the Whole Bible - Rev 22:14
14 do his commandments—Even though this reading is supported by many late manuscripts, the earliest manuscripts read, "wash their robes." Therefore, the reference is to the washing of their robes in the blood of the Lamb (7:14). This reading takes away the pretext for the notion of salvation by works. God's first and grand gospel "commandment" is to believe on Jesus. Therefore, our right to the tree of life is due, not to our doings, but to what he has done for us. The right or privilege is founded, not on our merits, but on God's grace.[17]
New Oxford Annotated Bible, The - Rev 22:14
Life Application Bible Commentary - Rev 22:14
Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes so they can enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life.NLT This verse includes the seventh and final beatitude in Revelation (the others were in
1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7; see the chart at 14:13): Blessed are those who wash their robes. This picture symbolizes those who seek to purify themselves from a sinful way of life. Previously in the vision, John had seen God's people dressed in white robes, and the angel had explained that "these are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb" (7:14 niv). These people had been dirty with sin, but Christ had cleansed them through his death on the cross. They had accepted his salvation by "washing their robes." The verb in 7:14 was aorist, indicating an action in a specific time in the past. Here, the verb is present tense, indicating continuous action. This verse is a call to the believers to strive daily to remain faithful and ready for Christ's return. They do not need to be saved over and over; but they should continue to "wash their robes" and so remain clean and ready. Those who do so can enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life. Entering the city indicates joining the redeemed people in eternity (the "city" is described in 21:10-27). In Eden, Adam and Eve had been barred from any access to the tree of life because of their sin (3:22). In the new earth, God's people will eat from the tree of life because their sins have been removed by Christ's death and resurrection. Those who eat the fruit of this tree will live forever. Christ said that he would reward his followers for their deeds. This means that we will give an account of our faithfulness. Jesus is coming back—we know this is true. Does this mean we must quit our jobs in order to serve God? No, it means we are to use our time, talents, and treasures diligently in order to serve God completely in whatever we do. For a few people, this may mean changing professions. LIFE APPLICATION KEEP ON WORKING For most, however, it means doing daily work out of love for God. Be faithful in what you have been given. [13]
Life Application Bible Notes - Rev 22:14
Rev 22:12-14 Those who wash their robes are those who seek to purify themselves from a sinful way of life. They strive daily to remain faithful and ready for Christ's return. This concept is also explained in the second note on 7:14.
Rev 22:12-14 Those who wash their robes are those who seek to purify themselves from a sinful way of life. They strive daily to remain faithful and ready for Christ's return. This concept is also explained in the second note on 7:14.
Rev 22:14 In Eden, Adam and Eve were barred from any access to the tree of life because of their sin (Genesis 3:22-24). In the new earth, God's people will eat from the tree of life because their sins have been removed by Christ's death and resurrection. Those who eat the fruit of this tree will live forever. If Jesus has forgiven your sins, you will have the right to eat from this tree. For more on this concept, see the first note on Rev 22:2.[14]
Matthew Henry Unabridged - Rev 22:14 A Confirmation of This and All the Other Visions of This Book 22:6-19 We have here a solemn ratification of the contents of this book, and particularly of this last vision (though some think it may not only refer to the whole book, but to the whole New Testament, yea, to the whole Bible, completing and confirming the canon of scripture); and here,1. This is confirmed by the name and nature of that God who gave out these discoveries: he is the Lord God, faithful and true, and so are all his sayings.2. By the messengers he chose, to reveal these things to the world; the holy angels showed them to holy men of God; and God would not employ his saints and angels in deceiving the world.3. They will soon be confirmed by their accomplishment: they are things that must shortly be done; Christ will make haste, he will come quickly, and put all things out of doubt; and then those will prove the wise and happy men who have believed and kept his words.4. By the integrity of that angel who had been the apostle's guide and interpreter in these visions; this integrity was such that he not only refused to accept religious adoration from John, but once and again reproved him for it. He who was so tender of the honour of God, and so displeased with what was a wrong to God, would never come in his name to lead the people of God into mere dreams and delusions; and it is a still further confirmation of the sincerity of this apostle that he confesses his own sin and folly, into which he had now again relapsed, and he leaves this his failing on perpetual record: this shows he was a faithful and an impartial writer.5. By the order given to leave the book of the prophecy open, to be perused by all, that they might labour to understand it, that they might make their objections against it, and compare the prophecy with the events. God here deals freely and openly with all; he does not speak in secret, but calls every one to witness to the declarations here made, v. 10.
Nelson's NKJV Study Bible - Rev 22:14 Rev 22:14,15 Blessed introduces the last of the seven beatitudes in Revelation (see also Rev 22:7 Rev 1:3 Rev 14:13 Rev 16:15 Rev 19:9 Rev 20:6). Since the tree of life is literal but is also viewed figuratively (see Prov 3:18 Prov 11:30 Prov 13:12 Prov 15:4), it suggests a quality of life involving an intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ based upon a persevering obedience. This may be a fulfillment of Christ's provision of life, and more abundant life (see John 10:10). Since no one can enter … into the city unless their name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life (Rev. 21:27), this beatitude is speaking of those justified by faith who express that faith in obedience (see Eph. 2:8). The obedient overcomer is promised the reward of entering through the gates of the city, possibly a privilege reserved for those who share in the Lord's victory procession.[16]
14 do his commandments—Even though this reading is supported by many late manuscripts, the earliest manuscripts read, "wash their robes." Therefore, the reference is to the washing of their robes in the blood of the Lamb (7:14). This reading takes away the pretext for the notion of salvation by works. God's first and grand gospel "commandment" is to believe on Jesus. Therefore, our right to the tree of life is due, not to our doings, but to what he has done for us. The right or privilege is founded, not on our merits, but on God's grace.[17]
Rev 22:14 Blessed, see Rev 1:3 [note]. Wash, Rev 7:14. The city, the heavenly Jerusalem.[18]
14. Blessed are they that wash their robes. See the Revision. Those who have their robes washed are those whose sins are forgiven, and who obey Christ. These have the right to enter the city, for no sinner can enter there.[19]
Pulpit Commentary, The - 22:14 Verse 14 Blessed are they that do his commandments. The Revised Version adopts the reading, οἱ πλύνοντες τὰς στολὰς αὐτῶν, “they that wash their robes,” which is found in א, A, 1, 33, Vulgate, AEthiopic, Armenian, Primasius, and which is probably correct. The reading of the Textus Receptus, ποιοῦντες τὰς ἐντολὰς αὐτοῦ, “they that do his commandments,” is found in B, Syriac, Coptic, etc. The Vulgate adds, “in the blood of the Lamb,” as in 7:14, which is, of course, the full meaning. The free will of man is implied in the active form of the participle. That they may have right to the tree of life; in order that they may have authority over the tree of life; i.e. the right to partake of it. Ebrard makes this clause dependent (as a consequence) upon “do:” “They do them in order that they may have,” etc. Others attach this clause to “blessed: They are blessed because they may have the right,” etc. Both significations may well be implied. “The tree of life” is that described in ver. 2, and promised “to him that overcometh” in Revelation 2:7. And may enter in through the gates into the city; by the portals; that is, in the natural way of people who have a right to enter.
22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes. I.e., believers.[21]
Revelation 22:14
That do His commandments (οἱ ποιοῦντες τὰς ἐντολὰς αὐτοῦ)
Read οἱ πλύνοντες τὰς στολὰς αὐτῶν they that wash their robes. Compare 7:14.
Lit., in order that theirs shall be authority over the tree of life. For ἐξουσία right, authority, see on John 1:12. Ἑπί may be the preposition of direction: "may have right to come to" (so Rev.) or may be rendered over.[22]
Blessed (makarioi). This is the last beatitude of the book and "deals with the issues of the higher life" (Swete).
They that wash their robes (hoi plunontes tas stolas autōn). Present active articular participle of plunō. See Rev. 7:14 for this very verb with stolas, while in Rev. 3:4 the negative statement occurs. Cf. 1 Cor. 6:11.
That they may have the right (hina estai hē exousia autōn). Purpose clause with hina and the future middle of eimi (a common construction in this book, Rev. 6:4, Rev .6:11; Rev. 9:5; Rev. 9:20; Rev.13:12; Rev.14:13), "that there may be their right."
To come to the tree of life (epi to xulon tēs zōēs). "Over the tree of life." On exousia epi = "power over" see Rev. 6:8; Rev. 13:7; Rev. 16:9; Luke 9:1. On "the tree of life" see Rev. 2:7; Rev.22:2.
May enter in (eiselthōsin). Purpose clause with hina and the second aorist active subjunctive of eiserchomai parallel with hina estai (future).
By the gates (tois pulōsin). Associative instrumental case of pulōn (Rev. 21:12), "by the gate towers."[23]
They that wash their robes (hoi plunontes tas stolas autōn). Present active articular participle of plunō. See Rev. 7:14 for this very verb with stolas, while in Rev. 3:4 the negative statement occurs. Cf. 1 Cor. 6:11.
That they may have the right (hina estai hē exousia autōn). Purpose clause with hina and the future middle of eimi (a common construction in this book, Rev. 6:4, Rev .6:11; Rev. 9:5; Rev. 9:20; Rev.13:12; Rev.14:13), "that there may be their right."
To come to the tree of life (epi to xulon tēs zōēs). "Over the tree of life." On exousia epi = "power over" see Rev. 6:8; Rev. 13:7; Rev. 16:9; Luke 9:1. On "the tree of life" see Rev. 2:7; Rev.22:2.
May enter in (eiselthōsin). Purpose clause with hina and the second aorist active subjunctive of eiserchomai parallel with hina estai (future).
By the gates (tois pulōsin). Associative instrumental case of pulōn (Rev. 21:12), "by the gate towers."[23]
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Revelation 22:14 (NKJV)
Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.[25]
Revelation 22:14 (NLT)Revelation 22:14 (NRSV) Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.[27]
Revelation 22:14 (RSV) Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates.[28]
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 Revelation 22:14 (MESSAGE) "How blessed are those who wash their robes! The Tree of Life is theirs for good, and they'll walk through the gates to the City.[30] |
 Revelation 22:14(TLB) ;Blessed forever are all who are washing their robes, to have the right to enter in through the gates of the city and to eat the fruit from the Tree of Life.[31] |
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 Revelation 22:14 (WesleyNT) Happy are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.[33] |
 Revelation 22:14 (YLT) Happy are those doing His commands that the authority shall be theirs unto the tree of the life, and by the gates they may enter into the city;[34] |
 Revelation 22:14 (WuestNT) 12 (WuestNT) Consider this. I am coming soon. And my reward is with me, to render to each one according to his work. As for myself, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the originating cause and the One who brings to completion. Spiritually prosperous are those who wash their robes in order that theirs shall be the authority over the tree of the life and in order that they may go through the gates into the city. Outside are the dogs and those who practice magical arts, and the fornicators and the murderers and the idolaters and everyone who is fond of and practices falsehood. [35] |
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- Clarke, Adam. Adam Clarke's Commentary. New York: Abingdon-Cokesbury Press, 1826. WORDsearch CROSS e-book.
- Seiss, Joseph. The Apocalypse: A Series of Special Lectures on the Revelation of Jesus Christ. New York: Charles C. Cook, 1901. WORDsearch CROSS e-book.
- Barnes, Albert. Barnes' Notes on the New Testament. Edited by Robert Frew. WORDsearch CROSS e-book.
- Criswell, W.A., ed. The Believer's Study Bible. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 1991. WORDsearch CROSS e-book.
- Keener, Craig S. The IVP Bible Background Commentary – New Testament. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993. WORDsearch CROSS e-book.
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