12 (A)Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who (B)keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.[a]

13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: (C)Blessed are the dead (D)who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, (E)“that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”

The Harvest of the Earth

14 Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and seated on the cloud one (F)like a son of man, (G)with a golden crown on his head, and a sharp sickle in his hand.

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  1. Revelation 14:12 Greek and the faith of Jesus

12 This calls for patient endurance(A) on the part of the people of God(B) who keep his commands(C) and remain faithful to Jesus.

13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord(D) from now on.”

“Yes,” says the Spirit,(E) “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

Harvesting the Earth and Trampling the Winepress

14 I looked, and there before me was a white cloud,(F) and seated on the cloud was one like a son of man[a](G) with a crown(H) of gold on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand.

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 14:14 See Daniel 7:13.