Revelation 19:8

Revelation 19:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
• New International Version (NIV)Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.)
• English Standard Version (ESV)it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure"— for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

Context of Revelation 19:8

6Then I heard something like the voice of a great multitude and like the sound of many waters, and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, saying, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. 7Let’s rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has prepared herself.” It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. 9Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.’” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” 10Then I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Do not do that; I am a fellow servant of yours and your brothers and sisters who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

Revelation 19:8 word by word

καὶ ἐδόθη αὐτῇ ἵνα περιβάληται βύσσινον λαμπρὸν καθαρόν· τὸ γὰρ βύσσινον τὰ δικαιώματα τῶν ἁγίων ἐστίν.Read the interlinear

• It was givenδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• to her to clotheπεριβάλλωperiballō · to clotheG4016
• fineβύσσινοςbussinos · fine linenG1039
• brightλαμπρόςlampros · shiningG2986
• cleanκαθαρόςkatharos · cleanG2513
• righteousδικαίωμαdikaiōma · righteous actG1345
• saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40

Cross-references for Revelation 19:8

• Revelation 3:4But you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments; and they will walk with Me in white, for they are worthy.
• Psalms 45:13The King’s daughter is all glorious within; Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
• Isaiah 61:10I will rejoice greatly in the Lord, My soul will be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, As a groom puts on a turban, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
• Ezekiel 16:10I also clothed you with colorfully woven cloth and put sandals of fine leather on your feet; and I wrapped you with fine linen and covered you with silk.
• Matthew 22:12and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ And the man was speechless.
• Romans 3:22but it is the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction,
• Romans 13:14But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts.
• Ephesians 5:26so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,
• Matthew 17:2And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light.
• Mark 9:3and His garments became radiant and exceedingly white, as no launderer on earth can whiten them.
• Luke 24:4While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men suddenly stood near them in gleaming clothing;
• Acts 1:10And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, then behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them,
• Revelation 7:13Then one of the elders responded, saying to me, “These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and where have they come from?”
• Psalms 132:9May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, And may Your godly ones sing for joy.

Commentaries on Revelation 19:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Arrayed in fine linen - A prediction that the Church should become more pure in her doctrines, more pious in her experience, and more righteous in her conduct, than she had ever been from her formation. The fine linen here spoken of is not the righteousness of Christ imputed to believers, for it is here called the righteousness of the saints - that which the grace and Spirit of Christ has wrought in them.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8And to her was granted - It is not said here by whom this was granted, but it is perhaps implied that this was conferred by the Saviour himself on his bride. That she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white - See the notes on Revelation 3:4-5, Revelation 3:18; Revelation 7:13. White has, perhaps, in all countries been the usual color of the bridal dress - as an emblem of innocence. For the fine linen is the righteousness of saints - Represents…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8fine linen: See study note on Revelation 15:5–6. the righteous acts of the saints: See Ephesians 2:8–10; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; James 2:18–22.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. granted--Though in one sense she "made herself ready," having by the Spirit's work in her put on "the wedding garment," yet in the fullest sense it is not she, but her Lord, who makes her ready by "granting to her that she be arrayed in fine linen." It is He who, by giving Himself for her, presents her to Himself a glorious Church, not having spot, but holy and without blemish. It is He also who sanctifies her, naturally vile and without beauty, with…Read the comment

Topics related to Revelation 19:8

• Bride
• Church
• Colors
• Garment
• Holiness
• Linen
• Marriage
• Righteous
• Vision

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Commentaries on Revelation 19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings