13 Then one of the elders asked me, "These in white robes-who are they, and where did they come from?"
13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
13 Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?"
13 Just then one of the Elders addressed me: "Who are these dressed in white robes, and where did they come from?"
13 Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, "Who are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they come from?"
13 Then one of the twenty-four elders asked me, "Who are these who are clothed in white? Where did they come from?"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Revelation 7:13
Commentary on Revelation 7:13-17
(Read Revelation 7:13-17)
Faithful Christians deserve our notice and respect; we should mark the upright. Those who would gain knowledge, must not be ashamed to seek instruction from any who can give it. The way to heaven is through many tribulations; but tribulation, how great soever, shall not separate us from the love of God. Tribulation makes heaven more welcome and more glorious. It is not the blood of the martyrs, but the blood of the Lamb, that can wash away sin, and make the soul pure and clean in the sight of God; other blood stains, this is the only blood that makes the robes of the saints white and clean. They are happy in their employment; heaven is a state of service, though not of suffering; it is a state of rest, but not of sloth; it isa praising, delightful rest. They have had sorrows, and shed many tears on account of sin and affliction; but God himself, with his own gracious hand, will wipe those tears away. He deals with them as a tender father. This should support the Christian under all his troubles. As all the redeemed owe their happiness wholly to sovereign mercy; so the work and worship of God their Saviour is their element; his presence and favour complete their happiness, nor can they conceive of any other joy. To Him may all his people come; from him they receive every needed grace; and to him let them offer all praise and glory.