Revelation 19:8
Context19:8 She was permitted to be dressed in bright, clean, fine linen” 1 (for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints). 2
Revelation 19:14
Context19:14 The 3 armies that are in heaven, dressed in white, clean, fine linen, 4 were following him on white horses.
Revelation 18:16
Context18:16 saying,
“Woe, woe, O great city –
dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet clothing, 5
and adorned with gold, 6 precious stones, and pearls –


[19:8] 1 tn On the term translated “fine linen,” BDAG 185 s.v. βύσσινος states, “made of fine linen, subst. τὸ β. fine linen, linen garment…Rv 18:12…16; 19:8, 14.”
[19:8] 2 sn This phrase is treated as a parenthetical explanation by the author.
[19:14] 3 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
[19:14] 4 tn On the term translated “fine linen,” BDAG 185 s.v. βύσσινος states, “made of fine linen, subst. τὸ β. fine linen, linen garment…Rv 18:12, 16; 19:8, 14.”
[18:16] 5 tn The word “clothing” is supplied to clarify that the words “purple” and “scarlet” refer to cloth or garments rather than colors.
[18:16] 6 tn Grk “gilded with gold” (an instance of semantic reinforcement, see L&N 49.29).