11 And I saw heaven opened , and behold , a white horse , and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True , and in righteousness He judges and wages war . 12 His eyes are a flame of fire , and on His head are many diadems ; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself . 13 He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood , and His name is called The Word of God . 14 And the armies which are in heaven , clothed in fine linen , white and clean , were following Him on white horses . 15 From His mouth comes a sharp sword , so that with it He may strike down the nations , and He will rule them with a rod of iron ; and He treads the wine e press of the fierce wrath of God , the Almighty . 16 And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written , " KING OF KINGS , AND Lord OF LordS ." 17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun , and he cried out with a loud voice , saying to all the birds which fly in midheaven , " Come , assemble for the great supper of God , 18 so that you may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of commanders and the flesh of mighty men and the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them and the flesh of all men , both free men and slaves , and small and great ." 19 And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies assembled to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army . 20 And the beast was seized , and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence , by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image ; these two were thrown alive into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone . 21 And the rest were killed with the sword which came from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse , and all the birds were filled with their flesh .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Revelation 19:11-21
Commentary on Revelation 19:11-21
(Read Revelation 19:11-21)
Christ, the glorious Head of the church, is described as on a white horse, the emblem of justice and holiness. He has many crowns, for he is King of kings, and Lord of lords. He is arrayed in a vesture dipped in his own blood, by which he purchased his power as Mediator; and in the blood of his enemies, over whom he always prevails. His name is "The Word of God;" a name none fully knows but himself; only this we know, that this Word was God manifest in the flesh; but his perfections cannot be fully understood by any creature. Angels and saints follow, and are like Christ in their armour of purity and righteousness. The threatenings of the written word he is going to execute on his enemies. The ensigns of his authority are his name; asserting his authority and power, warning the most powerful princes to submit, or they must fall before him. The powers of earth and hell make their utmost effort. These verses declare important events, foretold by the prophets. These persons were not excused because they did what their leaders bade them. How vain will be the plea of many sinners at the great day! We followed our guides; we did as we saw others do! God has given a rule to walk by, in his word; neither the example of the most, nor of the chief, must influence us contrary thereto: if we do as the most do, we must go where the most go, even into the burning lake.