Revelation 4:9-11 And when those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who lives for ever and ever,… I. THE IMPORT OF THE ACTION. It is necessary to recollect that all the rewards which await the righteous in heaven are often summed up in the comprehensive expression of a kingdom. Casting these crowns at the foot of the throne was, therefore, the same as casting their kingdom, with all its dignity, glory, and honour, at the feet of God and the Lamb. 1. It was an acknowledgment of what God is, and of what He deserves from His creatures. 2. It implied a more particular acknowledgment that to Him all the glory of their salvation belonged. II. THE FEELINGS WHICH PROMPTED IT, AND OF WHICH IT WAS AN EXPRESSION. 1. It was prompted by, it was an expression of, perfect humility. 2. It expressed, and was prompted by perfect love to God and the Redeemer. 3. It was prompted by, and expressed perfect gratitude. 4. It expresses the most profound reverence. (E. Payson, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, |
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