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Revelation 14

Revelation 14:13

The Three Angels and Babylon’s Fall · Revelation 14:6–13
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Translations

Modern
And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”
Traditional
And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
Literal
And I heard a voice out of heaven saying, “Write, ‘Blessed are the dead who are dying in the Lord from now on.’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “so that they will rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.”
Latin
Et audivi vocem de cælo, dicentem mihi: Scribe: Beati mortui qui in Domino moriuntur. Amodo jam dicit Spiritus, ut requiescant a laboribus suis: opera enim illorum sequuntur illos.

Original

Greek
English
And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”

Notes

Revelation 14:13

  • A powerful voice from heaven tells John to write again (see Revelation 1:11, 19; 21:5; compare 10:4).

  • Blessed are … those who die in the Lord: God wants those who suffer persecution to be with him and enjoy his blessings and rest.

  • Mentioning hard work and good deeds with eternal reward hints at rewards given based on actions (Revelation 20:12).

Revelation 14:6–13

Three angels fly through the sky carrying messages from God.

Revelation 12:1–14:20

The people of God are pictured as a woman who gives birth to the Messiah. Even though the devil has already been defeated, he continues to attack her and her children (Revelation 12:1–17). With his two followers, the beast and the false prophet, Satan tries to keep controlling the world (Revelation 13:1–18) before the final battle with the Lord (14:1–20).

Glossary

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Topics

Comfort to the Dying Consolation Under Affliction in Prospect of Death Death of the Righteous Deceased Loved Ones Good Works: Saints: Followed Into Rest by Their Heaven: The Future Dwelling Place of the Righteous: A Rest Memory After Death The Apocalypse The Blessed: Who Die in the Lord The Death of Saints is Blessed The Reward of Saints: Rest Vision of John on the Island of Patmos: The Angel Proclaiming the Fall of Babylon Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To