Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Be glad
General references
Bible References
Be glad
John 3:29
The one who has the bride is the groom; but the best man, who stands up with him and listens to him [take his vows], is very happy when he hears him speak. So, [now] my joy is complete [i.e. over hearing about Jesus' ministry].
Philippians 3:3
For we [Christians] are the [true] circumcision [i.e., the real "Jews" in God's eyes. See Rom. 2:28-29]. We worship by means of God's Holy Spirit [i.e., are empowered and motivated by the Holy Spirit], and boast in [the person and work of] Christ Jesus, and [we] place no confidence in the flesh [i.e., in any outward ritual or status for salvation].
For
Revelation 21:2
And I [also] saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Matthew 22:2
"The kingdom of heaven is similar to a certain king who held a wedding reception for his son.
Matthew 25:1
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party]
2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy, because I promised you in marriage to one husband, that I might present you to Christ as a pure virgin.
Ephesians 5:32
The secret [truth] of this is great, but I am talking about Christ and the church.
General references
Matthew 24:44
Therefore, you also should be ready, for the Son of man will come at a time when you least expect Him.
Luke 12:40
So, you also should be ready, for the Son of man will return at a time when you least expect Him."