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Revelation 12:11

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

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And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Revelation 12:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Revelation 12:11

Theological / Devotional

They overcame. The mind of the prophet is absorbed in contemplation of those who have been accused by the instigator of evil. He thinks of how they have suffered, and the indignities to which they have been exposed. He remembers how amid hardships they overcame, not in their own strength, but “by the blood of the Lamb.”

By the blood. Literally, “because of the blood,” or “on the basis of the blood.” The saints overcame because of the victory of Calvary. For the significance of the “blood” see on Rev. 1:5; cf. on Rom. 5:9.

Lamb. See on John 1:29.

By the word. Literally, “on account of the word,” or “on the basis of the word.”

Their testimony. That is, their personal witness concerning Jesus and the gospel.

Loved not their lives. What fidelity! Men would die rather than disobey God. See on John 12:25.

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