Revelation 19:8
“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.”
Revelation 19:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And it is granted to her that she should clothe herself with fine linen, glittering and white. For the fine linen are the justifications of saints.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And it was given unto her that she should array herself in fine linen, bright and pure: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
- DARBYDarby
- And it was given to her that she should be clothed in fine linen, bright and pure; for the fine linen is the righteousnesses of the saints.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- It was given to her that she would array herself in bright, pure, fine linen: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and there was given to her that she may be arrayed with fine linen, pure and shining, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- She was given fine linen to wear, bright and clean, for the fine linen represents the righteousness of the saints.
Context: Revelation 19
6And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
7Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
8And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
9And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
10And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
About Revelation 19: The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
This chapter describes the marriage supper of the Lamb, where Jesus Christ marries His bride (the Church). The chapter emphasizes the joy and celebration of God's people and the second coming of Christ.
Commentary
Revelation 19 is a chapter of great joy and celebration. It begins with a loud voice in heaven proclaiming, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God” (v. 1). This is a call to praise God for His victory over evil and His ultimate triumph.