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Revelation 7:9
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.
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Interpretation

Scripture invites a great multitude that is worked out in work and rest in Revelation 7:9—look for "before" and "after". Choose great multitude in prayers we actually pray—brighten hope by remembering.

Context

Revelation’s vision turns from judgment to sanctuary (Revelation 7:9). The multitude signals God’s promise reaching every tongue—worship as a counter‑story to the empire’s noise.

Authorship & Historical Background

Revelation was received under the name of John. Revelation is frequently described this way: John of Patmos (not the Gospel author, per many scholars).. Date: AD 95. Revelation appears framed for Seven churches of Asia Minor.. This verse leans into apocalyptic vision. Jewish‑Christian apocalyptic; heavy OT allusions. Apocalyptic symbolism speaks pastorally under imperial pressure.

More details
Traditional:John
Modern scholarship:John of Patmos (not the Gospel author, per many scholars).
Date:AD 95
Audience:Seven churches of Asia Minor.
  • Jewish‑Christian apocalyptic; heavy OT allusions.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46