Revelation 7:13-16

What can wash away all sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.


This vast multitude has come out of the great tribulation, referring to “the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world”. In view of the great loss of life during this time period, martyrdom is most likely the means of their escape. Washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb may imply martyrdom, but it more likely refers to forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ and His shed blood. Believers who did not see Christ when He lived on this earth in His first coming will go to heaven, where He will dwell among them.


Revelation 7:13-16

13 Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, “Who are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they come from?”

14 And I said to him, “Sir, you know.”

So he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple. And He who sits on the throne will dwell among them. 16 They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat; 17 for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”