Apocalypse - Caput 14

Apocalypse 14.1 et vidi et ecce agnus stabat supra montem Sion et cum illo centum quadraginta quattuor milia habentes nomen eius et nomen Patris eius scriptum in frontibus suis Apocalypse 14.2 et audivi vocem de caelo tamquam vocem aquarum multarum et tamquam vocem tonitrui magni et vocem quam audivi sicut citharoedorum citharizantium in citharis suis Apocalypse 14.3 et cantabant quasi canticum novum ante sedem et ante quattuor animalia et seniores et nemo poterat discere canticum nisi illa centum quadraginta quattuor milia qui empti sunt de terra Apocalypse 14.4 hii sunt qui cum mulieribus non sunt coinquinati virgines enim sunt hii qui sequuntur agnum quocumque abierit hii empti sunt ex hominibus primitiae Deo et agno Apocalypse 14.5 et in ore ipsorum non est inventum mendacium sine macula sunt Apocalypse 14.6 et vidi alterum angelum volantem per medium caelum habentem evangelium aeternum ut evangelizaret sedentibus super terram et super omnem gentem et tribum et linguam et populum Apocalypse 14.7 dicens magna voce timete Deum et date illi honorem quia venit hora iudicii eius et adorate eum qui fecit caelum et terram et mare et fontes aquarum Apocalypse 14.8 et alius angelus secutus est dicens cecidit cecidit Babylon illa magna quae a vino irae fornicationis suae potionavit omnes gentes Apocalypse 14.9 et alius angelus tertius secutus est illos dicens voce magna si quis adoraverit bestiam et imaginem eius et acceperit caracterem in fronte sua aut in manu sua Apocalypse 14.10 et hic bibet de vino irae Dei qui mixtus est mero in calice irae ipsius et cruciabitur igne et sulphure in conspectu angelorum sanctorum et ante conspectum agni Apocalypse 14.11 et fumus tormentorum eorum in saecula saeculorum ascendit nec habent requiem die ac nocte qui adoraverunt bestiam et imaginem eius et si quis acceperit caracterem nominis eius Apocalypse 14.12 hic patientia sanctorum est qui custodiunt mandata Dei et fidem Iesu Apocalypse 14.13 et audivi vocem de caelo dicentem scribe beati mortui qui in Domino moriuntur amodo iam dicit Spiritus ut requiescant a laboribus suis opera enim illorum sequuntur illos Apocalypse 14.14 et vidi et ecce nubem candidam et supra nubem sedentem similem Filio hominis habentem in capite suo coronam auream et in manu sua falcem acutam Apocalypse 14.15 et alter angelus exivit de templo clamans voce magna ad sedentem super nubem mitte falcem tuam et mete quia venit hora ut metatur quoniam aruit messis terrae Apocalypse 14.16 et misit qui sedebat supra nubem falcem suam in terram et messa est terra Apocalypse 14.17 et alius angelus exivit de templo quod est in caelo habens et ipse falcem acutam Apocalypse 14.18 et alius angelus de altari qui habet potestatem supra ignem et clamavit voce magna qui habebat falcem acutam dicens mitte falcem tuam acutam et vindemia botros vineae terrae quoniam maturae sunt uvae eius Apocalypse 14.19 et misit angelus falcem suam in terram et vindemiavit vineam terrae et misit in lacum irae Dei magnum Apocalypse 14.20 et calcatus est lacus extra civitatem et exivit sanguis de lacu usque ad frenos equorum per stadia mille sescenta

Apocalypse : Caput 14

Reflections on Revelation Chapter 14 Revelation chapter 14 presents us with a spiritual confrontation between the followers of Christ and the followers of the beast. This powerful text questions the fate that awaits these two distinct groups. It highlights the 144,000 who stand with the Lamb, while also announcing the imminent judgment through angelic messengers and describing the final harvest of the earth. This chapter brings hope to believers while offering a stark warning to unbelievers. The central themes of this passage include spiritual victory, impending judgment, and the final separation between the righteous and the wicked. To better understand these urgent messages, let's reflect together on five biblical passages that resonate with the teachings of this pivotal chapter. 1. Joel 3:13

"Throw in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come and tread the grapes, for the winepress is full and the vats are overflowing, such is their wickedness!" This powerful symbol of judgment in the book of Joel is also found in the harvest and vintage described in Revelation 14:14-20.

2. Psalms 33:3

"Sing him a new song; play with skill as you shout to him." This call to a "new song" echoes the worship found in Revelation 14:3, where the faithful express their praise and devotion to God.

3. Jeremiah 51:7

"Babylon was a golden cup in the hand of the Lord; she made the whole land drunk. The nations drank her wine; therefore they became mad." The image of Babylon, a symbol of depravity, is reflected in the warning given in Revelation 14:8, warning against the corrupting influence of the powers of evil.

4. Isaiah 21:9

"Look! A man is coming in a chariot with a team of horses. And he said, 'It is fallen! Babylon is fallen! All the images of your gods are shattered to the ground!'" This proclamation of Babylon's fall is repeated in Revelation 14:8, signifying the inevitable defeat of all that opposes God.

5. Exodus 20:11

"For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but on the seventh day he rested. Therefore the Lord blessed the seventh day and sanctified it." This verse about creation and God's rest is echoed in the call to worship the Creator in Revelation 14:7, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and honoring our Lord.

Meditating on these passages, we are invited to deepen our understanding of divine justice and affirm our faith in the victory of good over evil. May these reflections guide us on our spiritual journey and strengthen our commitment to our Christian faith.