§6 - Footnotes

Revelation 1: The Prologue

[§6] Rev 1:1-3: John Announces the Revelation of Jesus Christ

Footnotes for this section

  1. See Adam Clarke, ACC, Vol. 6, 969; Talmage, AF, 302; Draper, OSS, 246; Draper, RJA, 82; Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 32; Walvoord, BKCNT, 928; and generally The Apostle John and His Authorship of the Book of Revelation; The “Apocalyptic” Book of Revelation Made Plain. ↩︎
  2. See Adam Clarke, ACC, Vol. 6, 969; Talmage, AF, 296; Nyman, JSTR, 251 ,268; Matthews, SWRM, 83. ↩︎
  3. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 32; Wiersbe, BCNT, 1036; S. Kent Brown, BT, 146-147; Whedon, WCB [Rev 1:1]. ↩︎
  4. See Draper, OSS, 25; Seiss, ALBR, 16; Draper, RJA, 80-81; Wiersbe, BCNT, 1036; Walvoord, BKCNT, 928; but see Dummelow, JDCB, 1072. ↩︎
  5. See Daniel H. Ludlow, EM, Vol. 2, 763-765; Cowan, AQDC, 49; Joseph Fielding McConkie, ASA, 203-204; Matthews, SWRM, 305. ↩︎
  6. JST Rev 1:1; and see Millet, SWRM, 85-86; Bruce R. McConkie, SWBM, 311-312; Draper, RJA, 80; but see also Ellicott, ECER [Rev 1:1]. ↩︎
  7. See Draper, OSS, 26; Wiersbe, BCNT, 1036; Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 33. ↩︎
  8. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 34; Orr, ISBE, Vol. 4, 2738-2739; Jamieson, JFB, Vol. 3, part 3, 655 [Rev 1:1]; Wiersbe, BCNT, 1037; Jay A. Parry, UBR, 10. ↩︎
  9. See 1 Cor 7:22; Eph 6:6; Draper, RJA, 84-85; Adam Clarke, ACC, Vol. 6, 224; Talmage, JC, 306-307; Millet, ACMSR, 162. ↩︎
  10. See Draper, OSS, 139; Youngblood, NBD, 1087. ↩︎
  11. See e.g., Rev 7:3-4; Rev 14:1; Lund, SWGL, 65; and generally Rev 7:4-8: 144,000 Are Sealed from the Tribes of Israel; Rev 14:1: The Lamb Stands on Mount Zion with 144,000; Rev 15:3-4: 144,000 Sing the Songs of Moses and the Lamb. ↩︎
  12. See Russell M. Nelson, CR, October 2000, “Living by Scriptural Guidance”, 17-18, 20; Thomas S. Monson, CR, October 1998, “Today Determines Tomorrow”, 64; L. Lionel Kendrick, CR, April 1993, “Search the Scriptures”, 13. ↩︎
  13. See Rev 22:3; and generally The Calling and Election of Saints Made Sure; The 144,000 Prepare to Rule as Kings and Priests; Rev 14:1: The Lamb Stands on Mount Zion with 144,000; The 144,000 Are Kings, Priests and Saviors on Mt. Zion; The 144,000 and Millennial Church of the Firstborn; Rev 14:4-5: The 144,000 Are Redeemed as the First Fruits; Rev 15:2: The Redeemed Saints Stand on a Sea of Glass; Rev 22:3-4: There Is No More Curse, and Servants Serve God. ↩︎
  14. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 34; Walvoord, BKCNT, 928; Lundquist, BSBF, Vol. 1, 612-613, 631; and generally The “Apocalyptic” Book of Revelation Made Plain. ↩︎
  15. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 35; and generally The Place and Date of John’s Prophecy in the Book of Revelation. ↩︎
  16. See e.g., Walvoord, BKCNT, 928; Jamieson, JFB, Vol. 3, part 3, 655; Wiersbe, BCNT, 1039. ↩︎
  17. See generally Rev 12:15-16: Flood Water Threatens the Woman in 70 AD; Rev 13:1: A Beast [Rome] Rises from the Sea in 70 AD. ↩︎
  18. See e.g., Adam Clarke, ACC, Vol. 6, 969; Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 34; LeGrand Richards, CR, April 1973, “He Has Sent His Messenger to Prepare the Way”, 98-99; but see Wiersbe, BCNT, 1036; and generally The Place and Date of John’s Prophecy in the Book of Revelation. ↩︎
  19. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 35; Adam Clarke, ACC, Vol. 6, 969; Draper, RJA, 83. ↩︎
  20. See Draper, OSS, 15, 259; Walvoord, BKCNT, 928; Draper, RJA, 80; Jamieson, JFB, Vol. 3, part 3, 655. ↩︎
  21. See generally Rev 11:18: Mortals and Spirits Judged During the Third Woe; Rev 12:5: The Man Child Is Born to Rule All Nations. ↩︎
  22. See Rev 21:6, 23; but see, Draper, RJA, 82; and generally Rev 20:11: The Earth and Heaven Fled [Pass Away]; Rev 21:1: Resurrected Heaven and Earth Are the Celestial Kingdom; Rev 21:5-7: Christ Promises Exaltation to the Righteous Saints; Rev 21:23: The Glory of God and Christ Lighten the City. ↩︎
  23. See 2 Pet 3:8; Edwards, FBNT [Rev 1:1]. ↩︎
  24. See 2 Thes 2:1-3; JST 2 Thes 2:9; Roberts, NWG, Vol. 1, 119-120; Sperry, PLL, 103. ↩︎
  25. See Schaff, SPC [Rev Intro]; Stuy, CD, Vol. 4, 131; and generally Rev 6:11: The “Great Apostasy” During the Fifth Seal; The “Flood” During the Gap in Daniel 11; Timeline for the Great Apostasy [Daniel 12]; Rev 12:15-16: Flood Water Threatens the Woman in 70 AD; Rev 13:5: Satan Has a Mouth [Power] Given Him 42 Months; Rev 13:7: Satan’s Wars Overcome the Saints. ↩︎
  26. See Watt, JD, Vol. 26, 264; Bruce R. McConkie, MM, 425; Millet, WBR, 143-144; and generally Timeline for the Great Apostasy [Daniel 12]; Rev 13:5: Satan Has a Mouth [Power] Given Him 42 Months; Rev 13:7: Satan’s Wars Overcome the Saints. ↩︎
  27. See generally The Place and Date of John’s Prophecy in the Book of Revelation. ↩︎
  28. See Rev 4:1; Millet, SWRM, 89, 92; Joseph Smith, TPJS, 289-290; and generally Rev 4:1: A Door in Heaven Is Opened to Reveal Things Hereafter. ↩︎
  29. See Rev 22:6; Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 34; and generally Rev 22:6: The Truth of John’s Prophecy Is Confirmed. ↩︎
  30. See Anthony W. Ivins, CR, October 1910, 44; Watt, JD, Vol. 22, 71; Rich, SML, Vol. 2, 486; Roberts, FA, 99. ↩︎
  31. See Draper, RJA, 83; but see Jamieson, JFB, Vol. 3, part 3, 655. ↩︎
  32. See Pett, PPCB [Rev 1:1]; and generally The Apostle John and His Authorship of the Book of Revelation. ↩︎
  33. See Andrus, PP, 371-372. ↩︎
  34. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 35-36; Wiersbe, BCNT, 1036; Wiersbe, WEONT, 795. ↩︎
  35. See e.g., Draper, OSS, 26, 261; Draper, RJA, 83; cf. Acts 11:28. ↩︎
  36. See e.g., Rev 1:10-13; and generally Rev 1:12-15: Christ in the Midst of Seven Candlesticks. ↩︎
  37. See John 1:1, 14; Draper, OSS, 25-26; George Reynolds, BOM, Vol. 6, 103; Bruce R. McConkie, MD, 844; Edwards, FBNT [Rev 1:1]; Draper, RJA, 82. ↩︎
  38. See Charles W. Penrose, CR, April 1916, 23; Joseph Fielding McConkie, RR, 18; Watt, JD, Vol. 15, 26; Bruce R. McConkie, DNTC, Vol. 3, 435. ↩︎
  39. See JST Rev 1:4; Rich, SML, Vol. 1, 293; Wiersbe, BCNT, 1040; cf. Rev 4:2; and generally Rev 4:2-3: John’s Vision of the Throne of God in Heaven. ↩︎
  40. See Rev 19:10; Rev 22:8-9; Joseph Fielding Smith, MHOD, 126-127; Andrus, GMU, 231; and generally Rev 19:10: The Testimony of Jesus Is the Spirit of Prophecy; Rev 22:8-9: John Falls Down to Worship His Angelic Guide. ↩︎
  41. See Cheesman, BOMKS, 71; Cowan, DCMS, 35; Sperry, SOT, 142-143, 148. ↩︎
  42. See Talmage, AF, 471; Joseph Fielding Smith, MHOD, 126-127; and generally Rev 1:7-8: Introduction to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. ↩︎
  43. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 36-37; Jay A. Parry, UBR, 11-12; Pett, PPCB [Rev 1:2]. ↩︎
  44. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 37; Jamieson, JFB, Vol. 3, part 3, 655; and generally Celestial-Worthy People Attend the Marriage Supper. ↩︎
  45. See e.g., Rev 1:17-18; Rev 21:6; Rev 22:13; and generally Rev 1:16-18: Christ Holds the Seven Stars in His Hand; Rev 21:5-7: Christ Promises Exaltation to the Righteous Saints; Rev 22:12-13: Christ Will Come Quickly with His Reward. ↩︎
  46. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 37-38. ↩︎
  47. See Keener, IVPNT, 728; Bruce R. McConkie, MD, 75; cf. Lee, THBL, 595; Joseph Fielding McConkie, DCBM, Vol. 3, 411-412. ↩︎
  48. See JST Rev 1:2; Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 38; Henry, MHC, 2464; Draper, OSS, 26; Draper, RJA, 85. ↩︎
  49. See Jay A. Parry, UBR, 324; Wiersbe, BCNT, 1037; Draper, RJA, 87. ↩︎
  50. See Orr, ISBE, Vol. 1, 419; Youngblood, NBD, 167; Bruce R. McConkie, TMM, Vol. 2, 118-119. ↩︎
  51. See Jay A. Parry, UBR, 12; Draper, OSS, 26; Walvoord, BKCNT, 928. ↩︎
  52. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 38; Wiersbe, BCNT, 1037; Keener, IVPNT, 728. ↩︎
  53. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 38-39; Jamieson, JFB, Vol. 3, part 3, 655; Hyrum M. Smith, DCC, 863. ↩︎
  54. See Walter Scott, WSCR [Rev 1:3]; Whedon, WCB [Rev 1:3]. ↩︎
  55. See Schaff, SPC [Rev 1:3]; Covey, SRHR, 159; Jay A. Parry, UBR, 2. ↩︎
  56. See Draper, OSS, 27; Hyrum M. Smith, DCC, 863. ↩︎
  57. See Draper, OSS, 27; Hyrum M. Smith, DCC, 477-478; Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 39; Wiersbe, BCNT, 1037. ↩︎
  58. See JST Rev 1:3; Jay A. Parry, UBR, 12; Bruce R. McConkie, DNTC, Vol. 3, 431; Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 39; Zerr, EMZ [Rev 1:3]. ↩︎
  59. See Draper, OSS, 27; Keener, IVPNT, 728; Seiss, ALBR, 22; and generally The “Apocalyptic” Book of Revelation Made Plain. ↩︎
  60. See Roberts, FA, 37; and generally Overview of Jesus Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches. ↩︎
  61. See Barnes, BN, Vol. 14, 39; Wiersbe, BCNT, 1037; Seiss, ALBR, 24; Walvoord, BKCNT, 928; Draper, RJA, 87; cf. Rev 22:10; Ether 4:16; and generally Rev 22:10-11: Seal Not the Sayings for the Time Is at Hand. ↩︎
  62. See Rev 3:11; Rev 22:7; Rev 22:12; Rev 22:20; Draper, OSS, ix-x, 257; and generally Rev 22:7: Christ Will Come Quickly to Bless the Obedient; Rev 22:12-13: Christ Will Come Quickly with His Reward; Rev 22:20-21: A Final Prayer to Christ and John’s Benediction. ↩︎
  63. See generally The Book of Revelation Structure and Numerology. ↩︎
  64. See generally The Calling and Election of Those Living. ↩︎
  65. See generally The Calling and Election of the Dead. ↩︎
  66. See Rev 6:9; Rev 17:6; Andrew Jenson, CR, October 1926, 55; and generally Rev 6:9-10: Martyrdom During the Fifth Seal. ↩︎
  67. See Watt, JD, Vol. 13, 326; Joseph Smith, HC, Vol. 2, 324; Draper, OSS, ix; cf. Alma 5:31, 36; Alma 9:28; D&C 39:21. ↩︎
  68. See JST Rev 1:3; Draper, RJA, 88; and generally Rev 1:7-8: Introduction to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. ↩︎
  69. See Wiersbe, WEONT, 795; and generally Rev 11:18: Mortals and Spirits Judged During the Third Woe. ↩︎
  70. See Largey, BMRC, 312-313; Millet, SWRM, 569; Bruce R. McConkie, NWAF, 636; Jamieson, JFB, Vol. 3, part 3, 655. ↩︎
  71. 2 Pet 3:8; see also Ps 90:4; Abr 3:4; Joseph Smith, HC, Vol. 4, 133; Bruce R. McConkie, DNTC, Vol. 3, 435; and generally Rev 13:5: Satan Has a Mouth [Power] Given Him 42 Months. ↩︎
  72. See JST 2 Pet 3:8; Nyman, JSTR, 227; Jamieson, JFB, Vol. 3, part 3, 627; Adam Clarke, ACC, Vol. 6, 892; Barnes, BN, Vol. 13, vol. 2, 259. ↩︎
  73. See Orson F. Whitney, CR, April 1920, “The True and Living God”, 123; Watt, JD, Vol. 8, 99; Lund, TCL, 21. ↩︎