And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Study this book despite its obscurity; it will repay your labor. But reading and hearing alone will not bless you, you must keep what is written in memory, mind, affection, and practice. The nearer we draw to the day of fulfillment, the more attentive we ought to be.
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Commenting on Revelation 1:3-8
And from Jesus Christ,.... Who, though the second Person in the Trinity, is mentioned last, because many things were to be said of him; and who is described in all his offices: in his prophetic office, the faithful witness; as he is of his Father, of his mind and will, with respect to doctrine and worship; of his truth and faithfulness in his promises; and...
Verse 5. And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness. . He is faithful in the sense that he is one on whose testimony there may be entire reliance, or who is entirely worthy to be believed. From him "grace and peace" are appropriately sought, as one who bears such a testimony, and as the first-begotten from the dead, and as reigning over the kings of the earth.