Revelation 7:9 (WEB)
After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could count, out of every nation and of all tribes, peoples, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands.
Catechism · 2
Celebrating the Church's Liturgy
“…God (the Woman), the Bride of the Lamb, and finally "a great multitude which no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes, and peoples and tongues."” — Catechism footnote: Rev 7:9.
The Church in God's Plan
“In her, this unity is already begun, since she gathers men "from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues";” — Catechism footnote: Rev 7:9.
Fathers and councils · 3
Cyprian of Carthage
“Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple.”” — editor's note: Rev. vii. 9–15.
Read the whole comment“They shall neither hunger nor thirst ever; and neither shall the sun fall upon them, nor shall they suffer any heat: for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne shall protect them, and shall lead them to the fountains of the waters of life; and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.”” — editor's note: Rev. vii. 9–17.
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Augustine of Hippo
“This is the mass of the saints.” — editor's note: Rev. vii. 9.
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Cross-references · 8
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 61.
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 61.
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 61.
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 61.
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 61.
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 61.
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 61.
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 61.