REVELATION OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE - Chapter 21 - Verse 9

Verse 9. And there came unto me one of the seven angels, etc. See Barnes on "Re 16:6-7".

Why one of these angels was employed to make this communication is not stated. It may be that as they had been engaged in bringing destruction on the enemies of the church, and securing its final triumph, there was a propriety that that triumph should be announced by one of their number.

And talked with me. That is, in regard to what he was about to show me.

I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. I will show you what represents the redeemed church now to be received into permanent union with its Lord—as a bride about to be united to her husband. See Barnes on "Re 21:2".

Compare Re 19:7-8.

{i} "seven angels" Re 15:1-6,7

{k} "Lamb's wife" Re 19:7