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Text -- Revelation 22:4 (NET)

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22:4 and they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.
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Robertson , Vincent , Wesley , JFB , Clarke , Defender , TSK

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Barnes , Poole , Haydock , Gill

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TSK Synopsis , Maclaren , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Barclay , Constable , College

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Rev 22:4 - -- They shall see his face ( opsontai to prosōpon autou ). Future active of horaō . This vision of God was withheld from Moses (Exo 33:20, Exo 33:23...

They shall see his face ( opsontai to prosōpon autou ).

Future active of horaō . This vision of God was withheld from Moses (Exo 33:20, Exo 33:23), but promised by Jesus to the pure in heart (Mat 5:8) and mentioned in Heb 12:14 as possible only to the holy, and promised in Psa 17:15. Even here on earth we can see God in the face of Christ (2Co 4:6), but now in the New Jerusalem we can see Christ face to face (1Co 13:12), even as he is after we are made really like him (2Co 3:18; Rom 8:29; 1Jo 3:2). It is anthropomorphic language, to be sure, but it touches the essential reality of religion. "The supreme felicity is reached, immediate presence with God and the Lamb"(Beckwith).

Robertson: Rev 22:4 - -- His name on their foreheads ( to onoma autou epi tōn metōpōn autōn ). As in Rev 3:12; Rev 7:3; Rev 14:1.

His name on their foreheads ( to onoma autou epi tōn metōpōn autōn ).

As in Rev 3:12; Rev 7:3; Rev 14:1.

Vincent: Rev 22:4 - -- See His face Compare 1Jo 3:2; Mat 5:8; Exo 33:20; Psa 17:15.

See His face

Compare 1Jo 3:2; Mat 5:8; Exo 33:20; Psa 17:15.

Wesley: Rev 22:4 - -- Which was not granted to Moses. They shall have the nearest access to, and thence the highest resemblance of, him. This is the highest expression in t...

Which was not granted to Moses. They shall have the nearest access to, and thence the highest resemblance of, him. This is the highest expression in the language of scripture to denote the most perfect happiness of the heavenly state, 1Jo 3:2.

Wesley: Rev 22:4 - -- Each of them shall be openly acknowledged as God's own property, and his glorious nature most visibly shine forth in them.

Each of them shall be openly acknowledged as God's own property, and his glorious nature most visibly shine forth in them.

Wesley: Rev 22:4 - -- But who are the subjects of these kings? The other inhabitants of the new earth. For there must needs be an everlasting difference between those who w...

But who are the subjects of these kings? The other inhabitants of the new earth. For there must needs be an everlasting difference between those who when on earth excelled in virtue, and those comparatively slothful and unprofitable servants, who were just saved as by fire. The kingdom of God is taken by force; but the prize is worth all the labour. Whatever of high, lovely, or excellent is in all the monarchies of the earth is all together not a grain of dust, compared to the glory of the children of God. God "is not ashamed to be called their God, for whom he hath prepared this city." But who shall come up into his holy place? "They who keep his commandments," Rev 22:14.

JFB: Rev 22:4 - -- Revealed in divine glory, in Christ Jesus. They shall see and know Him with intuitive knowledge of Him, even as they are known by Him (1Co 13:9-12), a...

Revealed in divine glory, in Christ Jesus. They shall see and know Him with intuitive knowledge of Him, even as they are known by Him (1Co 13:9-12), and face to face. Compare 1Ti 6:16, with Joh 14:9. God the Father can only be seen in Christ.

JFB: Rev 22:4 - -- Greek, "on their foreheads." Not only shall they personally and in secret (Rev 3:17) know their sonship, but they shall be known as sons of God to all...

Greek, "on their foreheads." Not only shall they personally and in secret (Rev 3:17) know their sonship, but they shall be known as sons of God to all the citizens of the new Jerusalem, so that the free flow of mutual love among the members of Christ's family will not be checked by suspicion as here.

Clarke: Rev 22:4 - -- See his face - Enjoy what is called the beatific vision; and they shall exhibit the fullest evidence that they belong entirely to him, for his name ...

See his face - Enjoy what is called the beatific vision; and they shall exhibit the fullest evidence that they belong entirely to him, for his name shall be written on their foreheads.

Defender: Rev 22:4 - -- Note Rev 3:12; Rev 7:3."

Note Rev 3:12; Rev 7:3."

TSK: Rev 22:4 - -- they : Eze 33:18-20,Eze 33:23; Job 33:26; Psa 4:6; Isa 33:17, Isa 35:2, Isa 40:5; Mat 5:8; Joh 12:26, Joh 17:24; 1Co 13:12; Heb 12:14; 1Jo 3:2, 1Jo 3:...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Rev 22:4 - -- And they shall see his face - See the notes on Mat 18:10. They would be constantly in his presence, and be permitted continually to behold his ...

And they shall see his face - See the notes on Mat 18:10. They would be constantly in his presence, and be permitted continually to behold his glory.

And his name shall be in their foreheads - They shall be designated as his. See the notes on Rev 3:12; Rev 7:3; Rev 13:16.

Poole: Rev 22:4 - -- And they shall see his face it is a phrase by which the happiness of the glorified saints is oft expressed, Mat 5:8 1Co 13:12 Heb 12:14 1Jo 3:2 ; the...

And they shall see his face it is a phrase by which the happiness of the glorified saints is oft expressed, Mat 5:8 1Co 13:12 Heb 12:14 1Jo 3:2 ; they shall enjoy him immediately.

And his name shall be in their foreheads there shall be none that have the name of the beast on their foreheads; they shall have God’ s name on their foreheads, and be so manifested to be the sons of God.

Haydock: Rev 22:4 - -- They shall see his face. Thus in a few words is expressed the happiness of the blessed in heaven; they shall see God, from which vision proceed lo...

They shall see his face. Thus in a few words is expressed the happiness of the blessed in heaven; they shall see God, from which vision proceed love, joy, and everlasting praises of the divine Majesty. (Witham)

Gill: Rev 22:4 - -- And they shall see his face,.... The face of God, so as he is not to be seen now; they shall see him as he is; not only the angels, who always behold ...

And they shall see his face,.... The face of God, so as he is not to be seen now; they shall see him as he is; not only the angels, who always behold the face of God, but all the saints, risen and changed, being pure in heart, and perfectly holy; they shall see him face to face, they shall have intimate and familiar communion with him; they shall enjoy his favour, and have the freest and largest discoveries of his love; and they shall see the face of the Lamb; they shall behold Christ and his glory both with the eyes of their understanding, and with the eyes of their bodies; and this is a very desirable sight, and will be very glorious and delightful; it will be fully satisfying, and will make the saints like unto him; it will be free from all darkness and any interruption, and will always continue.

And his name shall be in their foreheads; they shall be known to be his servants, as if his name was written and bore on their foreheads; it will be a clear case that they are the children and people of God; now they are, but it is not known, at least not so known as it will be in this state; and they will also in the fullest and freest manner own God to be their God, and the Lamb to be their Redeemer; they will be under no fear of man, nor be under any temptation to be ashamed of Christ, or of his service; see Rev 14:1. Some think there is an allusion to the inscription on the mitre of the high priest's forehead, "holiness to the Lord", the saints being now openly, visibly, and perfectly holy.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Rev 22:1-21 - --1 The river of the water of life.2 The tree of life.5 The light of the city of God is himself.9 The angel will not be worshipped.18 Nothing may be add...

Maclaren: Rev 22:1-11 - --The City, The Citizens, And The King "And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of th...

MHCC: Rev 22:1-5 - --All streams of earthly comfort are muddy; but these are clear, and refreshing. They give life, and preserve life, to those who drink of them, and thus...

Matthew Henry: Rev 22:1-5 - -- The heavenly state which was before described as a city, and called the new Jerusalem, is here described as a paradise, alluding to the earthly para...

Barclay: Rev 22:3-5 - --Here is the final culmination of the description of the city of God. There will be no accursed thing there. That is to say, there will be no more of...

Constable: Rev 4:1--22:6 - --III. THE REVELATION OF THE FUTURE 4:1--22:5 John recorded the rest of this book to reveal those aspects of the f...

Constable: Rev 21:1--22:6 - --N. The eternal state 21:1-22:5 The next scenes in John's visions proved to be of conditions that will ex...

Constable: Rev 21:9--22:6 - --3. John's second vision of the New Jerusalem 21:9-22:5 God now provided John with more informati...

Constable: Rev 22:1-5 - --The restoration of Paradise 22:1-5 Essentially what John saw next was Paradise regained (cf. 2:7; Gen. 2; Luke 23:43; 2 Cor. 12:2). Having viewed the ...

College: Rev 22:1-21 - --22:6 The angel said to me, "These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent his angel to show his servant...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Revelation (Book Introduction) THE REVELATION OF JOHN ABOUT a.d. 95 By Way of Introduction Difficulty in the Problem Perhaps no single book in the New Testament presents so ...

JFB: Revelation (Book Introduction) AUTHENTICITY.--The author calls himself John (Rev 1:1, Rev 1:4, Rev 1:9; Rev 2:8). JUSTIN MARTYR [Dialogue with Trypho, p. 308] (A.D. 139-161) quotes ...

JFB: Revelation (Outline) TITLE: SOURCE AND OBJECT OF THIS REVELATION: BLESSING ON THE READER AND KEEPER OF IT, AS THE TIME IS NEAR: INSCRIPTION TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES: APOSTOL...

TSK: Revelation (Book Introduction) The obscurity of this prophecy, which has been urged against its genuineness, necessarily results from the highly figurative and symbolical language i...

TSK: Revelation 22 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Rev 22:1, The river of the water of life; Rev 22:2, The tree of life; Rev 22:5, The light of the city of God is himself; Rev 22:9, The an...

Poole: Revelation 22 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 22

MHCC: Revelation (Book Introduction) The Book of the Revelation of St. John consists of two principal divisions. 1. Relates to " the things which are," that is, the then present state of...

MHCC: Revelation 22 (Chapter Introduction) (Rev 22:1-5) A description of the heavenly state, under the figures of the water and the tree of life, and of the throne of God and the Lamb. (Rev 22...

Matthew Henry: Revelation (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Revelation of St. John the Divine It ought to be no prejudice to the credit and authority of this b...

Matthew Henry: Revelation 22 (Chapter Introduction) In this chapter we have, I. A further description of the heavenly state of the church (Rev 22:1-5). II. A confirmation of this and all the other ...

Barclay: Revelation (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE REVELATION OF JOHN The Strange Book When a student of the New Testament embarks upon the study of the Revelation he feels him...

Barclay: Revelation 22 (Chapter Introduction) The River Of Life (Rev_22:1-2) The Tree Of Life (Rev_22:1-2 Continued) The Beauty Of Holiness (Rev_22:3-5) Final Words (Rev_22:6-9) The Time Is ...

Constable: Revelation (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical background The opening verses of the book state that "John" wr...

Constable: Revelation (Outline) Outline I. The preparation of the prophet ch. 1 A. The prologue of the book 1:1-8 ...

Constable: Revelation Revelation Bibliography Abbott-Smith, George. A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T. & ...

Haydock: Revelation (Book Introduction) THE APOCALYPSE OF ST. JOHN, THE APOSTLE. INTRODUCTION. Though some in the first ages [centuries] doubted whether this book was canonical, and ...

Gill: Revelation (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO REVELATION That this book was written by the Apostle and Evangelist John, is clear not only from the express mention of his name, a...

Gill: Revelation 22 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO REVELATION 22 This chapter contains a further account of the above city, a confirmation of the visions of this book, and the conclu...

College: Revelation (Book Introduction) PREFACE This commentary on the Revelation of John has been prepared for general readers of the Bible who desire to deepen their understanding of God'...

College: Revelation (Outline) OUTLINE I. PROLOGUE - 1:1-20 A. Introduction to the Prophecy - 1:1-3 B. Sender - 1:4a C. Recipients - 1:4b D. Prescript - 1:4c-5a E. ...

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