Parallel Verses King James Version And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. Darby Bible Translation And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is that of life. And the dead were judged out of the things written in the books according to their works. World English Bible I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and they opened books. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works. Young's Literal Translation and I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and scrolls were opened, and another scroll was opened, which is that of the life, and the dead were judged out of the things written in the scrolls -- according to their works; Revelation 20:12 Parallel Commentary Geneva Study BibleAnd I saw the dead, small and great, stand before {22} God; and the {23} books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book {24} of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. (22) That is, Christ the judge; 2Co 5:10. (23) As it were, his books of reckoning or accounts, that is, the testimony of our conscience, and of our works, which by no means can be avoided. (24) The book of the eternal decree of God, in which God the Father has elected in Christ according to the good pleasure of his will, those that shall be heirs of life. This also is spoken according to the manner of men. [1] judged The final judgment. The subjects are the "dead." As the redeemed were raised from among the dead one thousand years before Rev 20:5 and have been in glory with Christ during that period, the "dead" can only be the wicked dead, from the beginning to the setting up of the great white throne in space. As there are degrees of punishment Lk 12:27,48 the dead are judged according to their works. The book of life is there to answer such as plead their works for justification, e.g. Mt 7:22,23 an awful blank where the name might have been. The Judgments, Summary: Among the many judgments mentioned in Scripture, seven are invested with especial significance. These are: (1) The judgment of the Believer's sins in the cross of Christ See Scofield Note: "Jn 12:31". (2) the believer's self-judgment See Scofield Note: "1Cor 11:31". (3) the judgment of the believers' works See Scofield Note: "2Cor 5:10" (4) the judgment of the nations at the return of Christ See Scofield Note: "Mt 25:32" (5) the judgment of Israel at the return of Christ See Scofield Note: "Ezek 20:37" (6) the judgment of angels after the one thousand years See Scofield Note: "Jude 1:6", and (7) the judgment of the wicked dead with which the history of the present earth ends. Revelation 20:12 Parallel Commentaries Library The Life of the Blessed in Heaven. Having examined the glorious gifts with which the risen body is clothed, and seen that it perfects the soul in all her operations; understanding, moreover, that the glorified senses are to contribute their share to the happiness of man--we shall now consider the happy life of the blessed in heaven, including the resurrection. But, remember, it is not a new life that is now to occupy our thoughts. It is a continuation of the same life that was begun the moment the vision of God flashed upon the soul. … F. J. Boudreaux—The Happiness of Heaven An Awful Contrast The Seventh vision "In Heaven" The Lapse of Time. Facing Life's Record Jesus Heals Two Gergesene Demoniacs. The General Resurrection Appendix xix. On Eternal Punishment, According to the Rabbis and the New Testament The Seventh (And Last) vision "On Earth" "Now the End of the Commandment is Charity Out of a Pure Heart, and a Good Conscience, and Faith Unfeigned. " Cross References Daniel 7:10 A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened. Matthew 11:22 But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. Matthew 16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. Revelation 2:23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. Revelation 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. Revelation 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. Jump to Previous Accordance Book Books Dead Front Great Judged Life Namely Opened Recorded Small Stand Standing Throne Works WrittenJump to Next Accordance Book Books Dead Front Great Judged Life Namely Opened Recorded Small Stand Standing Throne Works WrittenLinks Revelation 20:12 NIVRevelation 20:12 NLT Revelation 20:12 ESV Revelation 20:12 NASB Revelation 20:12 KJV Revelation 20:12 Bible Apps Revelation 20:12 Biblia Paralela Revelation 20:12 Chinese Bible Revelation 20:12 French Bible Revelation 20:12 German Bible Revelation 20:12 Commentaries Bible Hub |