Revelation 4:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. ”

Revelation 4:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And immediately I was in the Spirit - See the notes on Revelation 1:10 . He does not affirm that he was caught up into heaven, nor does he say what impression was on his own mind, if any, as to...
Revelation 4:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And (2) immediately I was (a) in the spirit: (3) and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and [one] sat on the throne. (2) The manner of revelation: (a) See ( Revelation 1:10 ). (3) A description o...
Revelation 4:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Revelation 4. The Vision of Heaven. In this chapter the real Apocalypse commences. A door is opened in heaven and the seer sees the throne of God, flashing like jewels, and surrounded by a rainbow....
Revelation 4:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

was . became, came to be. See Revelation 1:9 ; Revelation 1:10 . in the Spirit. i.e. in or by the power of the Spirit, as Revelation 1:10 . Spirit. App-101. sat . sitting.
Revelation 4:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. I was in the Spirit - Rapt up in an ecstasy.
Revelation 4:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Immediately I was in the spirit:— This phrase signifies to be under a strong and supernatural impulse, caused by the miraculous operation of the Spirit of God, acting on the imagination in such a m...
Revelation 4:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. And. Omitted in 'Aleph (') A B, Vulgate, Syriac. I was - `I became in the Spirit'...
Revelation 4:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Glory of God The Church has been encouraged in the midst of her tribulation and temptation by the vision of the presence and support of Christ. Now ( Revelation 4:5 ) a further series of visio...
Revelation 4:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And immediately I was in the spirit. — Comp. Revelation 1:10 . The mind and soul were absorbed in the vision of things celestial. (See. 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 .) “Words may not tell of that trans...
Revelation 4:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER III. ANTICIPATIONS OF THE CHURCH'S VICTORY. Revelation 4:1-11 ; Revelation 5:1-14 . WE have seen in considering the first chapter of the Apocalypse that the book as a whole is to be oc...
Revelation 4:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“A Throne Set in Heaven” Revelation 4:1-11 The vision of the ascended Lord introduced the seven letters to the churches, so the visions of this and the next Chapter s introduce the seven seals....
Revelation 4:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This chapter introduces us to the Revelation of Christ in His government of all world affairs in which a most remarkable vision of the heavenly order is presented to us. Everything is seen as surroun...
Revelation 4:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee thin...
Revelation 4:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE TRIUNE GOD IN HEAVEN ‘Immediately I was in the Spirit, and, behold, a throne was set in heaven.’ Revelation 4:2 Other Feasts of the Christian year show our Lord God in the works and wond...
Revelation 4:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And immediately I was in the Spirit ,.... As he had been before, Revelation 1:10 ; it seems he had been some little time out of his ecstasy, how long cannot be said, and now, upon this new scene of...
Revelation 4:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. Ver. 2. I was in the spirit ] See Revelation 1:10 . That is, I was ravished into a spiri...
Revelation 4:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Immediately I was in the Spirit Even in a higher degree than before. “This phrase,” says Doddridge, “signifies to be under a strong and supernatural impulse, caused by the miraculous operation of t...
Revelation 4:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

A Door Opened in Heaven From this point in Revelation the Church is never again seen on earth, but always in heaven or coming as the armies in heaven with her Lord to judge the earth ( Revelation...
Revelation 4:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Vision of Heaven. A. D. 95. 1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in hea...
Revelation 4:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

In the Spirit; in an ecstasy, as Paul, 2 Corinthians 12:2 , and Peter, Acts 10:10 , and Ezekiel, Ezekiel 3:12 , and himself was both before and after this, Revelation 1:10 , Revelation...
Revelation 4:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Immediately I was in Spirit and, behold, there was a throne set in Heaven, and one sitting on the throne.' There is no suggestion this time that he is carried forward to the Lord's day. Rather he i...
Revelation 4:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

AN INTRODUCTORY THEOPHANY CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES Revelation 4:1 . Saw .—Observed, not specially “looked up.” Opened .—Set open. Trumpet .— Revelation 1:10 . Which said .—The voice...
Revelation 4:2 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Revelation 4:2 The Revelation of the Triune God and its Diffusion. I. The form which both Prophet and Apostle saw seated on the heavenly throne was of a clear, brilliant flame colour, partly red...
Revelation 4:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

It is proper here to assist the reader with a key to the sublime visions about to open, which has been furnished by the profound study and observation of learned men in the churches of France, German...
Revelation 4:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This is the commencement of the second great division, which embraces Revelation 4-22:5, that in which the revelation, properly so called, takes place. Revelation 4:1-66 . and 5. con...
Revelation 4:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Vision of God's Throne of Majesty and Glory. Revelation 4:1-11 The throne and the seat of the elders:
Revelation 4:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Daniel 7:9 ; Ezekiel 1:26 ; Ezekiel 1:28 ; Ezekiel 10:1 ; Ezekiel 3:12-14 ; Hebrews 8:1 ; Isaiah 6:1 ; Jeremiah 17:12 ; Revelation 1:10 ; Revelation 17:3 ; Revelation 21:10 ; Revelation 1...
Revelation 4:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Throne Preparing for Judgment Revelation 4:1-11 and Revelation 5:1-14 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We are now approaching the second division of the Book of Revelation. Chapter three concludes...
Revelation 4:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

And immediately I was in the spirit — Even in an higher degree than before, Revelation 1:10 . And, behold, a throne was set in heaven — St. John is to write "things which shall be;" and, in order...

Revelation 4:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Revelation 4:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Revelation 4:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Revelation 4:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Revelation 4:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Revelation 4:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Revelation 4:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Revelation 4:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Revelation 4:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Revelation 4:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Revelation 4:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Revelation 4:2 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Revelation 4:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Revelation 4:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Revelation 4:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Revelation 4:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Revelation 4:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Revelation 4:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes