Revelation 19:9

Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The angel commands John to record a declaration regarding those invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb, positioned between the description of the bride’s prepared righteousness and John’s rebuked attempt to worship the angel.

The words — The Greek term μακάριοι (makarioi) denotes a state of divine favor or blessedness, while the verb γράψον (grapson) functions as a direct imperative to inscribe the message.

The thread — This invitation echoes the eschatological feast motif found in Luke 14:15 and Matthew 22:2, while the angel’s affirmation that these are the true words of God parallels the authenticity claim in Revelation 22:6.

Why it lands — The text demands recognition that participation in the Lamb’s banquet is a granted invitation rather than a human achievement, requiring the reader to accept the angel’s words as authoritative divine speech.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

Cross-references

Luke 14:15 When one of those reclining with Him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.”
Revelation 22:6 Then the angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.”
Matthew 22:2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.
Revelation 1:19 Therefore write down the things you have seen, the things that are, and the things that will happen after this.
Revelation 19:7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.
Revelation 21:5 And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”
Isaiah 8:1 Then the LORD said to me, “Take a large scroll and write on it with an ordinary stylus: Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
Habakkuk 2:2 Then the LORD answered me: “Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it.
Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.
Revelation 19:10 So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”