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Amen. <a href="/nlt/revelation/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> He has made us a Kingdom of priests for God his Father. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/esv/revelation/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/bsb/revelation/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/blb/revelation/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and He has made us a kingdom, priests to His God and Father--to Him be the glory and the dominion to the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/kjv/revelation/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/1.htm">New King James Version</a> and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and He made us into a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb/revelation/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father— to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father; to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/lsb/revelation/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the might forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/amp/revelation/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and formed us into a kingdom [as His subjects], priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the power and the majesty and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/csb/revelation/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father—to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and made us a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—the glory and dominion are His forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/asv/revelation/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he made us to be a kingdom, to be priests unto his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/cev/revelation/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He lets us rule as kings and serve God his Father as priests. To him be glory and power forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/erv/revelation/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he made us to be a kingdom, to be priests unto his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/gwt/revelation/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and has made us a kingdom, priests for God his Father. Amen. <a href="/gnt/revelation/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> and made us a kingdom of priests to serve his God and Father. To Jesus Christ be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/isv/revelation/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> and has made us a kingdom, priests for his God and Father, be glory and power forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/msb/revelation/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father?to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/net/revelation/1.htm">NET Bible</a> and has appointed us as a kingdom, as priests serving his God and Father--to him be the glory and the power for ever and ever! Amen. <a href="/nheb/revelation/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and he made us to be a Kingdom, priests to his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/wbt/revelation/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And hath made us kings and priests to God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/wey/revelation/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and has formed us into a Kingdom, to be priests to God, His Father--to Him be ascribed the glory and the power until the Ages of the Ages. Amen. <a href="/web/revelation/1.htm">World English Bible</a> and he made us to be a Kingdom, priests to his God and Father—to him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> [He] has also made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him—the glory and the power through the ages of the ages! Amen. <a href="/blb/revelation/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and He has made us a kingdom, priests to His God and Father--to Him be the glory and the dominion to the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/ylt/revelation/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and did make us kings and priests to his God and Father, to him is the glory and the power to the ages of the ages! Amen. <a href="/slt/revelation/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he made us kings and priests to God and his Father; to him the glory and strength for the times of times.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And hath made us a kingdom, and priests to God and his Father, to him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and who has made us into a kingdom and into priests for God and for his Father. To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nabre/revelation/1.htm">New American Bible</a> who has made us into a kingdom, priests for his God and Father, to him be glory and power forever [and ever]. Amen. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And has made us a spiritual Kingdom unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he has made us The Priestly Kingdom to God and his Father; to him be glory and Empire to the eternity of eternities. Amen.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and has made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father; to him be glory and might from age to age. Amen.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and He made us a kingdom, priests unto God even his Father; to him be glory and dominion unto the ages of the ages; amen. <a href="/haweis/revelation/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and made us kings and priests to his God and Father; to him be glory and might for ever and ever. Amen.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who hath made us kings and priests to his God and father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/wey/revelation/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and has formed us into a Kingdom, to be priests to God, His Father--to Him be ascribed the glory and the power until the Ages of the Ages. Amen. <a href="/worrell/revelation/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and made us a kingdom, and priests to God and His Father; to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/worsley/revelation/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and hath made us kings and priests to his God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/parallel/revelation/1-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=63" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/1.htm">John Greets the Seven Churches</a> …5and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, 6<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">has made</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us to be</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">a kingdom,</a> <a href="/greek/2409.htm" title="2409: hiereis (N-AMP) -- A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest.">priests</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patri (N-DMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father—</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Him be</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2904.htm" title="2904: kratos (N-NNS) -- Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor.">power</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnas (N-AMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnōn (N-GMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">ever!</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Amen.</a> 7Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/exodus/19-6.htm">Exodus 19:6</a> And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a> You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/61-6.htm">Isaiah 61:6</a> But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a> you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a> Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-20.htm">1 Corinthians 6:20</a> you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. <a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a> He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. <a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">Ephesians 1:6</a> to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a> He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, <a href="/daniel/7-18.htm">Daniel 7:18</a> But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’ <a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Psalm 110:3</a> Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth. <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a> For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. <a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17</a> “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And has made us kings and priests to God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.made.<a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a> And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.<a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6</a> Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.<a href="/exodus/19-6.htm">Exodus 19:6</a> And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.to him.<a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a> Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.<a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-14</a> 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… <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18,19</a> Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Ascribed</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-5.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">Serve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Ascribed</a> <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/revelation/4-9.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/revelation/4-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Serve</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 1</div>1. <a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">The preface.</a> 4. <a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">John's salutation to the seven churches of Asia.</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">The coming of Christ.</a> 8. <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">His glorious power and majesty.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>who has made us to be a kingdom This phrase indicates the transformation and elevation of believers into a collective entity under God's sovereign rule. The concept of a "kingdom" reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/exodus/19-6.htm">Exodus 19:6</a>, where Israel is called to be a "kingdom of priests." This kingdom is not defined by geographical boundaries but by the spiritual reign of Christ in the hearts of believers. It signifies the establishment of God's rule through the church, which is often referred to as the body of Christ (<a href="/ephesians/1-22.htm">Ephesians 1:22-23</a>). The kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope, as believers await the full manifestation of God's reign.priests to His God and Father The role of priests in the Old Testament was to mediate between God and the people, offering sacrifices and prayers. By calling believers "priests," this phrase emphasizes the direct access to God granted through Jesus Christ, the ultimate High Priest (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>). This priesthood is a spiritual service, involving worship, prayer, and the proclamation of the Gospel. It reflects the democratization of the priestly role, no longer limited to a specific tribe or lineage, but extended to all who are in Christ. This aligns with <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>, which describes believers as a "royal priesthood."to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! This doxology attributes eternal glory and power to God, acknowledging His supreme authority and majesty. The phrase echoes the worship found throughout Revelation, where God's sovereignty is a central theme (<a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a>; 5:13). The eternal nature of God's glory and power underscores His unchanging character and the everlasting nature of His kingdom. This expression of praise is a response to God's redemptive work through Christ, highlighting the ultimate purpose of creation and redemption: the glorification of God.Amen "Amen" is a Hebrew word meaning "truly" or "so be it," used to affirm the truth and certainty of what has been stated. It is a common conclusion to prayers and doxologies, signifying agreement and trust in God's promises. In the context of Revelation, it serves as a seal of affirmation to the preceding declaration of God's glory and power, inviting readers to join in the worship and acknowledgment of God's eternal reign.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Revelation, who received the vision while exiled on the island of Patmos. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The one who has made believers into a kingdom and priests, central to the message of Revelation. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The recipient of the glory and power mentioned in the verse, highlighting the relationship between Jesus and the Father. 4. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> Referred to as a "kingdom" and "priests," indicating their role and identity in Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/p/patmos.htm">Patmos</a> The island where John received the revelation, a place of exile and divine encounter.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Believers are made into a kingdom and priests, signifying a new identity and purpose in Christ. This calls for living in a way that reflects this royal and priestly status. <a href="/topical/p/priestly_role.htm">Priestly Role</a> As priests, believers are called to offer spiritual sacrifices, such as worship, prayer, and service, to God. This involves a life of holiness and dedication. <a href="/topical/k/kingdom_living.htm">Kingdom Living</a> Being part of God's kingdom means living under His rule and authority, seeking to advance His kingdom on earth through evangelism and discipleship. <a href="/topical/g/glory_and_power_to_god.htm">Glory and Power to God</a> The doxology in the verse reminds believers to continually give glory and honor to God in all aspects of life, recognizing His sovereignty and majesty. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> The eternal nature of God's glory and power encourages believers to focus on eternal values and priorities, rather than temporary worldly concerns.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 1</a> <a href="/q/inconsistencies_in_ezekiel_1_vs._isaiah_6.htm">Are there any inconsistencies between Ezekiel's vision (Ezekiel 1) and visions of divine glory in other scriptural passages, such as Isaiah 6 or Revelation 4?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_kings_8_align_with_archaeology.htm">How can 1 Kings 8 align with archaeological evidence when no conclusive artifacts or external historical records confirm Solomon's vast kingdom or temple grandeur?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_kingdom_of_priests.htm">What defines a Kingdom of Priests?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_order_of_melchizedek.htm">What is the meaning of the Lord's Prayer?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever (or, unto the ages).--The symbol of washing in the last verse naturally leads on to the thought of consecration, accompanied by blood-sprinkling, to the work of the priest (<a href="/exodus/19-6.htm" title="And you shall be to me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.">Exodus 19:6</a>; <a href="/exodus/19-10.htm" title="And the LORD said to Moses, Go to the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes,">Exodus 19:10</a>; <a href="/exodus/24-8.htm" title="And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD has made with you concerning all these words.">Exodus 24:8</a>; <a href="/hebrews/9-21.htm" title="Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.">Hebrews 9:21</a>). The book will declare the kingship and priesthood of the children of God--a sovereignty over human fears and sufferings--their priesthood in their lives of consecration, and their offering of themselves even unto death."And all thy saints do overcomeBy Thy blood and their martyrdom."The doxology here is two-fold: glory and dominion. The doxologies in which the Redeemed Church takes part grow in strength in the earlier chapters of this book. It is three-fold in <a href="/context/revelation/4-9.htm" title="And when those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who lives for ever and ever,">Revelation 4:9-11</a>; four-fold in <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm" title="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 honor, and glory, and power, be to him that sits on the throne, and to the Lamb for ever and ever.">Revelation 5:13</a>; and it reaches the climax of seven-fold in <a href="/revelation/7-12.htm" title="Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God for ever and ever. Amen.">Revelation 7:12</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - And hath made us kings and priests; rather, as in the Revised Version, and he made us (to be) a kingdom, (to be) priests. "Made us" is not coordinate with "loosed us;" the sentence makes a fresh start. "Kingdom," not "kings," is the right reading. Christians are nowhere said to be kings. Collectively they are a kingdom - "a kingdom of priests" (<a href="/exodus/19-6.htm">Exodus 19:6</a>), or, as St. Peter, following the LXX., gives it, "a royal priesthood" (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>). Each member of Christ shares in his eternal priesthood. Unto God and his Father; more probably we should render, with the Revised Version, unto his God and Father (comp. <a href="/john/20-17.htm">John 20:17</a>; <a href="/romans/15-6.htm">Romans 15:6</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3</a>; <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a>). Alford objects that when St. John wishes a possessive genitive to apply to more than one substantive, he commonly repeats the genitive; and he quotes <a href="/john/2-12.htm">John 2:12</a>; <a href="/john/6-11.htm">John 6:11</a>; <a href="/john/9-21.htm">John 9:21</a>. But in these passages he repeats not only the genitive, but the article. Here the article is not repeated, and τῷ Θεῷ καὶ Πατρὶ αὐτοῦ must be taken as one phrase. To him be the glory. The construction returns to that of the opening clause, "Unto him that loveth us." St. John's doxologies increase in volume as he progresses - twofold here, threefold in <a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a>, fourfold in <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a>, sevenfold in <a href="/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12</a>. In each case all the substantives have the article - "the glory," "the honour," "the power," etc. Forever and ever; literally, unto the ages of the ages (εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων, in saecula saeculorum). It occurs twelve times in the Apocalypse, besides once without the articles (<a href="/revelation/14-12.htm">Revelation 14:12</a>). In his Gospel and Epistles St. John uses the simpler formula, "forever," literally, "unto the age" (εἰς τὸν αἰῶγα). (See Appendix E. to St. John, in the 'Cambridge Greek Testament.') An indefinite period of immense duration is meant (comp. <a href="/galatians/1-5.htm">Galatians 1:5</a> and <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Ephesians 2:2, 7</a>, where the countless ages of the world to come seem to be contrasted with the transitory age of this world; see also <a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21</a> and <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/1-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[who] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. has made ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. us {to be} ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. a kingdom, βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. priests ἱερεῖς (hiereis) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2409.htm">Strong's 2409: </a> A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. to τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. God Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Father— Πατρὶ (Patri) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. to Him [be] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. glory δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. power κράτος (kratos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2904.htm">Strong's 2904: </a> Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor. forever αἰῶνας (aiōnas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. [and] τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ever! αἰώνων (aiōnōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. Amen. ἀμήν (amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 1:6 And he made us to be (Rev. 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