Revelation 19:8 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

to her it has been granted to be clothed with fine linen, bright and pure”— for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

She has been permitted to dress in fine (radiant) linen, dazzling and white–for the fine linen is (signifies, represents) the righteousness (the upright, just, and godly living, deeds, and conduct, and right standing with God) of the saints (God's holy people).

American Standard Version (1901)

And it was given unto her that she should array herself in fine linen, bright and pure: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

Common English Bible

She was given fine, pure white linen to wear, for the fine linen is the saints’ acts of justice.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

And it was granted to her that she should cover herself with fine linen, splendid and white. For the fine linen is the justifications of the Saints.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And it is granted to her that she should clothe herself with fine linen, glittering and white. For the fine linen are the justifications of saints.

Revelation 19:8 Cross References

Psalm 132:9

Let your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let your faithful shout for joy.

Proverbs 31:22

She makes herself coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Isaiah 3:23

the garments of gauze, the linen garments, the turbans, and the veils.

Isaiah 61:10

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my whole being shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Ezekiel 16:10

I clothed you with embroidered cloth and with sandals of fine leather; I bound you in fine linen and covered you with rich fabric.

Ezekiel 44:17

When they enter the gates of the inner court, they shall wear linen vestments; they shall have nothing of wool on them while they minister at the gates of the inner court and within the temple.

Matthew 17:2

And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright as light.

Matthew 22:12

and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless.

Mark 9:3

and his clothes became dazzling bright, such as no one on earth could brighten them.

Luke 24:4

While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them.

Acts 1:10

While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them.

Romans 13:14

Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Romans 3:22

the righteousness of God through the faith of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction,

Revelation 15:4

Lord, who will not fear and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your judgments have been revealed.”

Revelation 15:6

and out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, robed in pure bright linen, with golden sashes across their chests.

Revelation 19:14

And the armies of heaven, wearing fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses.

Revelation 3:18

Therefore I advise you to buy from me gold refined by fire so that you may be rich, and white robes to clothe yourself and to keep the shame of your nakedness from being seen, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.