Bible Strands
Revelation 14:12
Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — John records a declarative statement within an apocalyptic vision, positioned immediately after the description of the beast’s worshippers and directly before a heavenly voice addressing those who die in the Lord. The declaration functions as a narrative marker identifying a specific group within the unfolding judgment sequence.
The words — ὑπομονὴ (hupomonē) denotes steadfast endurance or remaining in place under pressure, while ἁγίων (hagiōn) literally means set-apart ones or saints. The Greek syntax places Ὧδε (Here) at the opening to frame the following clause as a direct observation or summons.
The thread — The text links endurance and command-keeping to the broader Revelation motif of faithful opposition to the beast, echoing the captivity and sword warnings of Revelation 13:10, the dragon’s war against the woman’s offspring in Revelation 12:17, and the promise of preservation through perseverance in Revelation 3:10.
Why it lands — The verse plainly defines the saints by their active endurance, their obedience to God’s commands, and their faith in Jesus, requiring the reader to identify with that specific posture rather than the restless torment described in the surrounding context.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
Cross-references
- Revelation 13:10 “If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.
- Revelation 12:17 And the dragon was enraged at the woman and went to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea.
- Revelation 3:10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
- 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
- Revelation 3:8 I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.