Revelation 19:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁸ She was given expensive, bright, clean linen [clothing] to wear.” (Now the expensive linen [clothing] represents the righteous deeds of the saints [i.e., God’s holy people]).

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ 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

⁸ 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)

⁸ 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

⁸ She was given fine, pure white linen to wear, for the fine linen is the saints’ acts of justice.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ 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.

Revelation 19:8 Cross References

Matthew 17:2

There His whole appearance was [miraculously] changed in front of them. His face shone [as brilliantly] as the sun and His clothing became as bright as light.

Matthew 22:12

He said to the man, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without wearing the proper wedding outfit?’ And he could not say a word.

Mark 9:3

His clothing became dazzling and extremely white; whiter than anyone in the world could [possibly] launder them.

Luke 24:4

And it happened, while they wondered about the situation, suddenly two men in brilliant clothing [were seen] standing beside them.

Acts 1:10

And while they gazed up into the sky as He ascended, suddenly two men wearing white clothing appeared beside them

Romans 13:14

But clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ and do not make any plans for satisfying the strong desires of your flesh [i.e., your appetites for sinful pleasures].

Romans 3:22

Being considered right with God is [obtained] through faith in Jesus Christ by every person who believes [in Him], for there is no favoritism [with God],

Revelation 15:4

O Lord, who will not fear [you] and honor your name, for only you are holy? [So], all the nations will come and worship in front of you, for your righteous deeds have been revealed.”

Revelation 15:6

And out of the Temple there came the seven angels that had the seven plagues [i.e., judgments]. They were dressed in clean, bright linen [clothing] and they had golden sashes wrapped around their chests.

Revelation 19:14

And the armies in heaven, dressed in expensive, white, clean linen, followed Him, [riding] on white horses.

Revelation 3:18

[Because of that], I advise you to buy from me gold, refined by fire, so that you will become rich; and white clothing to wear, so that you can cover yourself and not be seen as shamefully naked; and eye drops for your eyes, so that you can see. [Note: The foregoing all refer to taking measures for becoming more spiritual].