Revelation 19:10
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See [thou do it] not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
And {G2532} I fell {G4098} at {G1715} his {G846} feet {G4228} to worship {G4352} him {G846}. And {G2532} he said {G3004} unto me {G3427}, See {G3708} thou do it not {G3361}: I am {G1510} thy {G4675} fellowservant {G4889}, and {G2532} of thy {G4675} brethren {G80} that have {G2192} the testimony {G3141} of Jesus {G2424}: worship {G4352} God {G2316}: for {G1063} the testimony {G3141} of Jesus {G2424} is {G2076} the spirit {G4151} of prophecy {G4394}.
I fell at his feet to worship him; but he said, “Don’t do that! I’m only a fellow-servant with you and your brothers who have the testimony of Yeshua. Worship God! For the testimony of Yeshua is the Spirit of prophecy.”
So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
And I fell down before his feet to worship him. And he saith unto me, See thou do it not: I am a fellow-servant with thee and with thy brethren that hold the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Cross-References
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Revelation 22:8 (19 votes)
And I John saw these things, and heard [them]. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. -
Revelation 22:9 (19 votes)
Then saith he unto me, See [thou do it] not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. -
Acts 10:25 (18 votes)
And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him]. -
Acts 10:26 (18 votes)
But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. -
John 5:39 (11 votes)
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. -
Hebrews 1:14 (10 votes)
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? -
Revelation 4:10 (9 votes)
The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
Commentary
Commentary on Revelation 19:10 (KJV)
Revelation 19:10 captures a pivotal moment in John's apocalyptic vision, immediately following the glorious announcement of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Overwhelmed by the majesty and significance of the angel's revelations, John prostrates himself in an act of reverence, only to be immediately corrected. This verse serves as a crucial theological anchor, emphasizing the singular object of true worship and the unifying purpose of all divine revelation.
Context
The scene unfolds after a series of divine judgments and the triumphant declaration of God's victory over Babylon (Revelation 18) and the anticipation of Christ's eternal reign. The angel has just pronounced a blessing upon those invited to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. John's reaction—falling at the angel's feet to worship—is understandable given the awe-inspiring nature of the visions and the profound truths being revealed. However, the angel's swift rebuke underscores a fundamental principle of biblical faith: worship is reserved for God alone.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
Revelation 19:10 offers timeless lessons for believers today:
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