ESV Reformation Study Bible – Rev 1:5
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Rev 1:5

1:5 The key role of Jesus Christ in the whole of Revelation is already anticipated in this description.

faithful witness. See note on v. 2.

the firstborn. See note on v. 18.

ruler. See note 4:1–5:14.

freed us. See note 5:1–14.