Pentecost Season · All Saints · Year B
Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
The Sealed and the Great White-Robed Multitude
November 1, 2027
Overview & Insights
"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." (Revelation 7:14)
John sees an angel seal a hundred and forty-four thousand from the tribes of Israel, then a countless multitude from every nation standing before the throne and the Lamb, robed in white and holding palm branches. An elder explains they have come through the great ordeal and washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb.
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Commentary
Commentary on Revelation 7:9-17 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of the great multitude before the throne, read for the feast of All Saints.
Revelation 7:9-17 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed, sermon shaped commentary on the countless throng who washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation 7: The Sealed and the Multitude Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the chapter.
Revelation 7 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of word studies and cross references on the sealing and the white-robed throng.
Revelation 7:2 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the vision of the redeemed in one place.
The Solemnity of All Saints Agape Bible Study
A Catholic study of the feast's readings, tying the white-robed multitude to the communion of saints.
Background & Word Study
Book of Revelation Overview (Ch. 1-11) BibleProject
An animated overview of the first half of Revelation where the throne visions unfold.
Revelation 7:2 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for close study of the vision.
Enter the Bible: Revelation Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Revelation and its apocalyptic imagery.
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