Revelation 1:5 Themes and Topics

God publicly displayed him at his death as the mercy seat accessible through faith. This was to demonstrate his righteousness, because God in his forbearance had passed over the sins previously committed.

On the next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace

But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

They will come back shedding tears of contrition. I will bring them back praying prayers of repentance. I will lead them besides streams of water, along smooth paths where they will never stumble. I will do this because I am Israel's father; Ephraim is my firstborn son.'"

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because those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.

You must say to Pharaoh, 'Thus says the Lord, "Israel is my son, my firstborn,

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But when he again brings his firstborn into the world, he says, "Let all the angels of God worship him!"

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, the most exalted of the earth's kings.

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He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,

and congregation of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous, who have been made perfect,

Because Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, to bring you to God, by being put to death in the flesh but by being made alive in the spirit.

and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

No one has greater love than this -- that one lays down his life for his friends.

and live in love, just as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.

who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age according to the will of our God and Father,

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.

for then he would have had to suffer again and again since the foundation of the world. But now he has appeared once for all at the consummation of the ages to put away sin by his sacrifice.

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We have come to know love by this: that Jesus laid down his life for us; thus we ought to lay down our lives for our fellow Christians.

Therefore he had to be made like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

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And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.

He who calls you is trustworthy, and he will in fact do this.

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If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.

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Then I saw heaven opened and here came a white horse! The one riding it was called "Faithful" and "True," and with justice he judges and goes to war.

and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate,

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Then Pilate said, "So you are a king!" Jesus replied, "You say that I am a king. For this reason I was born, and for this reason I came into the world -- to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice."

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Look, I made him a witness to nations, a ruler and commander of nations."

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I tell you the solemn truth, we speak about what we know and testify about what we have seen, but you people do not accept our testimony.

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He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony.

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Jesus answered, "Even if I testify about myself, my testimony is true, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you people do not know where I came from or where I am going.

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."

-- whose appearing the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the right time.

He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: "King of kings and Lord of lords."

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."

-- whose appearing the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the right time.

He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: "King of kings and Lord of lords."

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."

-- whose appearing the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the right time.

He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: "King of kings and Lord of lords."

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."

How, sir, am I able to speak with you? My strength is gone, and I am breathless."

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, the most exalted of the earth's kings.

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He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: "King of kings and Lord of lords."

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"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of God's creation:

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

But Jesus said to them, "I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns too, for that is what I was sent to do."

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because I have given them the words you have given me. They accepted them and really understand that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.

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who is faithful to the one who appointed him, as Moses was also in God's house.

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But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

I will sprinkle you with pure water and you will be clean from all your impurities. I will purify you from all your idols.

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Sprinkle me with water and I will be pure; wash me and I will be whiter than snow.

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Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me!

A psalm by Asaph. Certainly God is good to Israel, and to those whose motives are pure!

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Who can say, "I have kept my heart clean; I am pure from my sin"?

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Wash! Cleanse yourselves! Remove your sinful deeds from my sight. Stop sinning!

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But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness.

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He will act like a refiner and purifier of silver and will cleanse the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer the Lord a proper offering.

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Come, let's consider your options," says the Lord. "Though your sins have stained you like the color red, you can become white like snow; though they are as easy to see as the color scarlet, you can become white like wool.

"In that day there will be a fountain opened up for the dynasty of David and the people of Jerusalem to cleanse them from sin and impurity.

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But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,

I will sprinkle you with pure water and you will be clean from all your impurities. I will purify you from all your idols.

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how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our consciences from dead works to worship the living God.

Our record of sins overwhelms me, but you forgive our acts of rebellion.

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Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her to sanctify her by cleansing her with the washing of the water by the word,

For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received -- that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures,

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age according to the will of our God and Father,

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we may cease from sinning and live for righteousness. By his wounds you were healed.

and he himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for our sins but also for the whole world.

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."

-- whose appearing the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the right time.

He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: "King of kings and Lord of lords."

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For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received -- that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures,

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age according to the will of our God and Father,

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we may cease from sinning and live for righteousness. By his wounds you were healed.

and he himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for our sins but also for the whole world.

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Therefore he had to be made like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

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And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.

He who calls you is trustworthy, and he will in fact do this.

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If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.

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Then I saw heaven opened and here came a white horse! The one riding it was called "Faithful" and "True," and with justice he judges and goes to war.

They will come back shedding tears of contrition. I will bring them back praying prayers of repentance. I will lead them besides streams of water, along smooth paths where they will never stumble. I will do this because I am Israel's father; Ephraim is my firstborn son.'"

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because those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.

You must say to Pharaoh, 'Thus says the Lord, "Israel is my son, my firstborn,

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But when he again brings his firstborn into the world, he says, "Let all the angels of God worship him!"

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, the most exalted of the earth's kings.

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He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,

and congregation of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous, who have been made perfect,

He will act like a refiner and purifier of silver and will cleanse the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer the Lord a proper offering.

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Come, let's consider your options," says the Lord. "Though your sins have stained you like the color red, you can become white like snow; though they are as easy to see as the color scarlet, you can become white like wool.

"In that day there will be a fountain opened up for the dynasty of David and the people of Jerusalem to cleanse them from sin and impurity.

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But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,

I will sprinkle you with pure water and you will be clean from all your impurities. I will purify you from all your idols.

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how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our consciences from dead works to worship the living God.

Our record of sins overwhelms me, but you forgive our acts of rebellion.

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Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her to sanctify her by cleansing her with the washing of the water by the word,

"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of God's creation:

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

But Jesus said to them, "I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns too, for that is what I was sent to do."

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because I have given them the words you have given me. They accepted them and really understand that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.

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who is faithful to the one who appointed him, as Moses was also in God's house.

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."

How, sir, am I able to speak with you? My strength is gone, and I am breathless."

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

Look, I made him a witness to nations, a ruler and commander of nations."

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."

-- whose appearing the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the right time.

He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: "King of kings and Lord of lords."

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

he will rule them with an iron rod and like clay jars he will break them to pieces,

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood and has appointed us as a kingdom, as priests serving his God and Father -- to him be the glory and the power for ever and ever! Amen.

he will rule them with an iron rod and like clay jars he will break them to pieces,

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood and has appointed us as a kingdom, as priests serving his God and Father -- to him be the glory and the power for ever and ever! Amen.

"In that day there will be a fountain opened up for the dynasty of David and the people of Jerusalem to cleanse them from sin and impurity.

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and from Jesus Christ -- the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has set us free from our sins at the cost of his own blood

For you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed -- not by perishable things like silver or gold, but by precious blood like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb, namely Christ.

For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.