Revelation 1:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 1:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 1:5 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 1:5 — KJV
“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,”
— Revelation 1:5 (KJV)
Revelation 1:5 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 1:5
“And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. nursing fathers: Heb. nourishers queens: Heb. princesses”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:5: prince, kings, earth
“He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:5: jesus, kings, earth
“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:5: jesus, christ, dead
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, abundant: Gr. much”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:5: jesus, christ, begotten
“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:5: jesus, christ, witness
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