And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Parallel translations
- WEB He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
- KJV And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
- NKJV And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
- NASB And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written: “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
- NLT On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords.
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Quick answer
On His robe and thigh is written 'King of kings and Lord of lords.' Christ's supreme sovereignty is openly proclaimed.
Overview
The conspicuous title declares Christ's authority over every earthly ruler, the same title given to the Lamb in chapter 17. Inscribed where all can see, it announces His absolute lordship at His return. Every competing power, the beast and its kings, must yield to the one true King and Lord.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Rev 17:14They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
- 1 Tim 6:15which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.
- Dan 2:47The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”
- Phil 2:9–11Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,
- Rev 19:12–13He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows.
- Ps 72:11May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
- Rev 2:17He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it.
- Prov 8:15–16By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;
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