Revelation 5

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This chapter contains a letter from Christ to the church of Thyatira, rebuking them for tolerating false teachings and immorality.

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Letters to the Church of Thyatira

1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.

2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?

3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.

4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.

5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.

8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;

12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

Commentary

Revelation 5 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Revelation, as it marks the beginning of the unveiling of the Lamb of God. The chapter opens with a vision of a scroll with seven seals, which no one in heaven or on earth is able to open. This scroll is a symbol of God's plan for the world, and the fact that no one is able to open it emphasizes the mystery and power of God's will. The scene then shifts to the Lamb of God, who is revealed to be the only one worthy to open the scroll. This is a significant moment, as it reveals the identity of the Lamb of God as Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The Lamb is praised by the heavenly host for being worthy to open the scroll, and the chapter ends with the Lamb beginning to open the seals. This chapter is important for understanding the book of Revelation as a whole, as it reveals the identity of the Lamb of God and sets the stage for the unfolding of God's plan for the world. It also serves as a reminder of the power and mystery of God's will, and the importance of trusting in Him.