Revelation 6:2

I looked and saw a white horse. Its rider was holding a bow. He was given a crown, and he rode out conquering so that he would be victorious.

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In The King James Version

And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

In Context

1I watched as the Lamb broke open the first of the seven seals. I heard one of the four living creatures shout with a thunderous voice, “Come!”

3When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!”

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Cross References

Psalms 76:7You are terrifying—who can stand before you when you are angry?

Psalms 110:2The Lord will expand your royal power from Zion; you will rule over your enemies.

Zechariah 1:8During the night I saw a man sitting on a red horse that stood among some myrtle trees in a narrow valley. Behind him were red, brown, and white horses with their riders.

Zechariah 6:11Use the silver and the gold they brought to make a crown, and place it on the head of Josiah, son of Jehozadak, the high priest.

Romans 15:18(I wouldn't dare talk about any of this except as Christ has done it through me), I have led foreigners to obedience through my teaching and demonstration,

1 Corinthians 15:55Death—where's your victory? Death—where's your sting?”

Matthew Henry on Revelation 6:2-3

The Opening of the Seals. ( a. d. 95.) 1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. 2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. Here, 1. Christ, the Lamb, opens the first seal; he now enters upon the great work of opening and accomplishing the purposes of God towards the church and the world. 2. One of the… Read the whole commentary →

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