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The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years. <a href="/nlt/revelation/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. For them the second death holds no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him a thousand years. <a href="/esv/revelation/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection! Over such the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years. <a href="/bsb/revelation/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. <a href="/blb/revelation/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Blessed and holy is the one having a part in the first resurrection! Over these the second death has no authority, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with Him a thousand years. <a href="/kjv/revelation/20.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/revelation/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with Him for a thousand years. <a href="/nasb/revelation/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. <a href="/lsb/revelation/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection. Over these the second death has no authority, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. <a href="/amp/revelation/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) and holy is the person who takes part in the first resurrection; over these the second death [which is eternal separation from God, the lake of fire] has no power or authority, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and they will reign with Him a thousand years. <a href="/csb/revelation/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of the Messiah, and they will reign with Him for 1,000 years. <a href="/asv/revelation/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: over these 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="/erv/revelation/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: over these 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="/gwt/revelation/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Blessed and holy are those who are included the first time that people come back to life. The second death has no power over them. They will continue to be priests of God and Christ. They will rule with him for 1,000 years. <a href="/gnt/revelation/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> Happy and greatly blessed are those who are included in this first raising of the dead. The second death has no power over them; they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and they will rule with him for a thousand years. <a href="/isv/revelation/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> How blessed and holy are those who participate in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them. They will be priests of God and the Messiah, and will rule with him for a thousand years. <a href="/msb/revelation/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with Him for a thousand years. <a href="/net/revelation/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Blessed and holy is the one who takes part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years. <a href="/nheb/revelation/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over these, the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with him one thousand years. <a href="/wbt/revelation/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</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="/wey/revelation/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Blessed and holy are those who share in the First Resurrection. The Second Death has no power over them, but they shall be priests to God and to Christ, and shall be kings with Christ for the thousand years. <a href="/web/revelation/20.htm">World English Bible</a> Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over these, the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with him one thousand years. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Blessed and holy—he who is having part in the first resurrection; the second death has no authority over these, but they will be priests of God and of the Christ, and will reign with Him one thousand years. <a href="/blb/revelation/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Blessed and holy is the one having a part in the first resurrection! Over these the second death has no authority, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with Him a thousand years. <a href="/ylt/revelation/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Happy and holy is he who is having part in the first rising again; over these the second death hath not authority, but they shall be priests of God and of the Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. <a href="/slt/revelation/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Happy and holy he having a part in the first rising up: over these has the second death no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and they shall reign with him a thousand years.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection. In these 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="/cpdv/revelation/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Blessed and holy is he who takes part in the First Resurrection. Over these the second death has no power. But they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and they shall reign with him for a thousand years. <a href="/nabre/revelation/20.htm">New American Bible</a> Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over these; they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for [the] thousand years. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. Over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him a thousand years.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection: over them the second death has no power, but they shall be the priests of God and of his Christ, and they shall reign with him a thousand years. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Blessed and holy is he, whoever has part in the first resurrection, and the second death has no authority over these, but they shall be Priests of God and of The Messiah, and they shall reign with him 1000 years.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Blessed and holy is he that has part in the first resurrection; over such the second death has no power: but they shall be priests of God and of the Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. <a href="/godbey/revelation/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Blessed and holy is the one having part in the first resurrection: over these the second death has no authority, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. <a href="/haweis/revelation/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection; over these the second death hath no dominion: but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and they shall reign with him a thousand years. <a href="/mace/revelation/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> happy and holy are they that have 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="/wey/revelation/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Blessed and holy are those who share in the First Resurrection. The Second Death has no power over them, but they shall be priests to God and to Christ, and shall be kings with Christ for the thousand years. <a href="/worrell/revelation/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Happy and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no authority; but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years. <a href="/worsley/revelation/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> This is the first resurrection. Happy and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on these the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years. <a href="/parallel/revelation/20-6.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=4260" 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/20.htm">Satan Bound</a> …5The rest of the dead did not come back to life until the thousand years were complete. This is the first resurrection. 6<a href="/greek/3107.htm" title="3107: makarios (Adj-NMS) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.">Blessed</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagios (Adj-NMS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">holy are</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">share</a> <a href="/greek/3313.htm" title="3313: meros (N-ANS) -- A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtē (Adj-DFS) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">first</a> <a href="/greek/386.htm" title="386: anastasei (N-DFS) -- A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery.">resurrection!</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1208.htm" title="1208: deuteros (Adj-NMS) -- Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.">The second</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatos (N-NMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousian (N-AFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">power</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">over</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutōn (DPro-GMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">them,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esontai (V-FIM-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">they will be</a> <a href="/greek/2409.htm" title="2409: hiereis (N-NMP) -- 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: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">of Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/936.htm" title="936: basileusousin (V-FIA-3P) -- (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule.">will reign</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</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.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for a</a> <a href="/greek/5507.htm" title="5507: chilia (Adj-ANP) -- A thousand. Plural of uncertain affinity; a thousand.">thousand</a> <a href="/greek/2094.htm" title="2094: etē (N-ANP) -- A year. Apparently a primary word; a year.">years.</a> 7When the thousand years are complete, Satan will be released from his prison,…<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_corinthians/15-54.htm">1 Corinthians 15:54-57</a> When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” / “Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?” / The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a> For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. / After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord. <a href="/john/5-28.htm">John 5:28-29</a> Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a> And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-34</a> When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">1 Corinthians 6:2-3</a> Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! <a href="/romans/6-5.htm">Romans 6:5</a> For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection. <a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">2 Timothy 2:11-12</a> This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; / if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; <a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25-26</a> Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” <a href="/isaiah/26-19.htm">Isaiah 26:19</a> Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust! For your dew is like the dew of the morning, and the earth will bring forth her dead. <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10-11</a> I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death, / and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. <a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Luke 20:35-36</a> But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage. / In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God. <a href="/ezekiel/37-12.htm">Ezekiel 37:12-14</a> Therefore prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘O My people, I will open your graves and bring you up from them, and I will bring you back to the land of Israel. / Then you, My people, will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. / I will put My Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it, declares the LORD.’” <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14-15</a> Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, / and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a> Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Blessed and holy is he that has part in the first resurrection: on such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.Blessed.<a href="/revelation/20-5.htm">Revelation 20:5</a> But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.<a href="/revelation/14-13.htm">Revelation 14:13</a> And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.<a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Revelation 22:7</a> Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.the second.<a href="/revelation/20-14.htm">Revelation 20:14</a> And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.<a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Revelation 2:11</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.<a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a> But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.priests.<a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</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="/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="/isaiah/61-6.htm">Isaiah 61:6</a> But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves.and shall.<a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4</a> And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.<a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</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="/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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/18-1.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/revelation/19-21.htm">Death</a> <a href="/revelation/20-5.htm">First</a> <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/revelation/18-20.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/revelation/18-4.htm">Part</a> <a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/revelation/17-18.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/revelation/20-5.htm">Resurrection</a> <a href="/revelation/20-5.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/revelation/19-3.htm">Second</a> <a href="/revelation/18-4.htm">Share</a> <a href="/2_john/1-11.htm">Shares</a> <a href="/revelation/20-5.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/22-14.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/revelation/22-21.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/revelation/20-13.htm">Death</a> <a href="/revelation/21-1.htm">First</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/revelation/21-24.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Part</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/genesis/47-22.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Resurrection</a> <a href="/genesis/19-28.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/revelation/20-14.htm">Second</a> <a href="/revelation/22-19.htm">Share</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-10.htm">Shares</a> <a href="/revelation/20-7.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 20</div>1. <a href="/revelation/20-1.htm">Satan bound for a thousand years.</a> 6. <a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">The first resurrection;</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/20-7.htm">Satan let loose again.</a> 8. <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Gog and Magog.</a> 10. <a href="/revelation/20-10.htm">The demons cast into the lake of fire and brimstone.</a> 11. <a href="/revelation/20-11.htm">The last and general resurrection.</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/20.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/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! This phrase highlights the special status of those who partake in the first resurrection. In biblical context, "blessed" often denotes a state of divine favor and happiness. "Holy" signifies being set apart for God's purposes. The first resurrection refers to the rising of believers who have died, as described in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a>, where the dead in Christ rise first. This resurrection is distinct from the general resurrection of the dead and is associated with the reward of eternal life. The concept of resurrection is central to Christian eschatology, emphasizing victory over death through Christ.The second death has no power over them, The "second death" is a term used in Revelation to describe eternal separation from God, often associated with the lake of fire (<a href="/revelation/20-14.htm">Revelation 20:14</a>). For those who partake in the first resurrection, this second death holds no threat, signifying their eternal security and salvation. This assurance is rooted in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who conquered death and offers eternal life to believers (<a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25-26</a>).but they will be priests of God and of Christ This phrase indicates a role of service and worship. In the Old Testament, priests were mediators between God and the people, offering sacrifices and prayers. In the New Testament, all believers are considered a "royal priesthood" (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>), suggesting direct access to God through Christ. This priestly role in the millennial kingdom involves serving God and Christ, reflecting the believer's sanctified status and purpose.and will reign with Him for a thousand years. The thousand-year reign, often referred to as the Millennium, is a period of Christ's rule on earth, as described in <a href="/revelation/20.htm">Revelation 20:1-6</a>. This reign is characterized by peace and righteousness, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/11-6.htm">Isaiah 11:6-9</a>. Believers reigning with Christ signifies their participation in His authority and governance, a promise of reward for faithfulness (<a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12</a>). This period is seen as a precursor to the eternal state, where God's kingdom is fully realized.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_blessed_and_holy.htm">The Blessed and Holy</a> Refers to those who partake in the first resurrection, indicating a state of spiritual purity and divine favor. 2. <a href="/topical/f/first_resurrection.htm">First Resurrection</a> A pivotal event in eschatology where believers are raised to eternal life, distinct from the general resurrection. 3. <a href="/topical/s/second_death.htm">Second Death</a> Represents eternal separation from God, which has no power over those in the first resurrection. 4. <a href="/topical/p/priests_of_god_and_of_christ.htm">Priests of God and of Christ</a> Believers who serve in a holy capacity, mediating and worshiping in the presence of God. 5. <a href="/topical/r/reign_with_christ.htm">Reign with Christ</a> The millennial reign where believers share in Christ's authority and governance for a thousand years.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_resurrection.htm">The Blessing of Resurrection</a> Emphasize the hope and assurance believers have in the promise of the first resurrection. <a href="/topical/v/victory_over_the_second_death.htm">Victory Over the Second Death</a> Encourage believers to live confidently, knowing that eternal separation from God has no hold over them. <a href="/topical/p/priestly_role_of_believers.htm">Priestly Role of Believers</a> Highlight the calling to live as priests, serving God and representing His holiness in the world. <a href="/topical/r/reigning_with_christ.htm">Reigning with Christ</a> Inspire believers to anticipate their future role in Christ's kingdom, motivating them to live faithfully now. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_consecration.htm">Holiness and Consecration</a> Stress the importance of living a holy life, set apart for God's purposes, as a reflection of their future hope.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 20</a> <a href="/q/j._dwight_pentecost's_key_contributions.htm">What are J. Dwight Pentecost's key biographical and theological contributions?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_christianity's_two_resurrections.htm">What are the first and second resurrections in Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_revelation.htm">What are J. Dwight Pentecost's key biographical and theological contributions?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_theme_of_the_second_death.htm">What is the theme of The Second Death?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) Blessed and holy is he that hath. . . .--This is one of the benedictions of the Apocalypse. The blessing on those who have part or share in the first resurrection has this definite feature. On these the second death has not power (or authority). The second death stands in contrast with the first resurrection. The second death is not the mere physical dying; it is rather that more awful death which lies outside the region of the things seen and temporal. Whatever it means, and whatever the conditions which surround it, it is spiritual rather than physical. It is not the life of the body which protects the life of the spirit; it is the living and believing in God which protects from the second death; according to Christ's word of such, "they shall never die" (<a href="/john/11-26.htm" title="And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Believe you this?">John 11:26</a>; comp. <a href="/context/john/10-27.htm" title="My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:">John 10:27-28</a>). Blessed, too, are such in being priests and kings (they shall reign). Theirs is the priesthood of life who have offered themselves a living sacrifice to God (<a href="/romans/12-1.htm" title="I beseech you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.">Romans 12:1</a>). The kingship of life is theirs, who have overcome the world-powers in the word of God and in the blood of the Lamb; these truly reign. (Comp. Note on <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm" title="And have made us to our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.">Revelation 5:10</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - 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; over these the second death hath no authority. The first words describe the state of those who have part in the spiritual resurrection with Christ (see on ver. 5). The second clause gives to the oppressed Christian the culminating reason for patience and perseverance. The "second death" is the spiritual death of the lake of fire (ver. 14). Priests of God, etc. (cf. <a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a>; <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a>). A thousand years; in complete and everlasting security (see on ver. 2, et seq.). We may in this place briefly indicate some of the other interpretations which have been given to this reign cf. the saints for a thousand years, or, as it is generally styled, the millennium. (1) The literal interpretation of a future reign on earth of Christ with his saints for a thousand years. According to this view, there is to be a first resurrection of the dead (either of the holy dead or of all the dead), then the period of a thousand years, during which Satan will be bound, and the saints will reign; then finally the ultimate punishment of Satan - the casting into the lake of fire. Some limit the locality of this reign to a particular spot on the earth (e.g. Jerusalem), beyond which live the ungodly. The objections to this theory are: (a) Amongst its advocates almost every detail is a matter of dispute. Some place the millennium in the future, others in the past. Of these latter some specify the first thousand years of the Christian age, others the thousand years from the time of Constantine. "The length of the period, the number and class of the believers who shall be partakers of its glory, the condition in which they are to live, the work in which they are to be engaged, the relation in which the exalted Redeemer is to stand to them," are all subjects for disagreement. (b) The carnal nature of such a resurrection is at variance with the general teaching of the Bible, and unlike the spiritual nature which our Lord himself assumed after his resurrection. . . . <a href="/commentaries/revelation/20-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Blessed μακάριος (makarios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3107.htm">Strong's 3107: </a> Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. holy [are] ἅγιος (hagios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. those who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative 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. share ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative 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. first πρώτῃ (prōtē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. resurrection! ἀναστάσει (anastasei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_386.htm">Strong's 386: </a> A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery. [The] second δεύτερος (deuteros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1208.htm">Strong's 1208: </a> Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second. death θάνατος (thanatos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. power ἐξουσίαν (exousian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. over ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. them, τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. they will be ἔσονται (esontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. priests ἱερεῖς (hiereis) Noun - Nominative 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. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive 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. of Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. will reign βασιλεύσουσιν (basileusousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_936.htm">Strong's 936: </a> (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. Him 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. for a τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter 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. thousand χίλια (chilia) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5507.htm">Strong's 5507: </a> A thousand. Plural of uncertain affinity; a thousand. years. ἔτη (etē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2094.htm">Strong's 2094: </a> A year. Apparently a primary word; a year. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy is he who has (Rev. 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