ACC ~ Revelation 19 v9

PREPARATION FOR THE FEAST OF THE LAMB. APRINGIUS OF BEJA: Who are those who have been invited to the feast of the Lamb, unless those to whom it is said: “I will not drink from this fruit of the vine until I will drink it new with you in the kingdom of my Father who is in heaven.” And again, “Many will come from east and west and will recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.” This is to drink the new cup, to prepare the new bodies of those being raised, to keep a new joy, and to repay the sincere righteousness of a true faith. These are the blessed who are prepared for this feast and for this repast. TRACTATE ON THE APOCALYPSE 19.9-10.

AT TABLE IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. PRIMASIUS: The Lord spoke of this, saying, “They will recline at table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven,” and again, “He will come and serve them.” Certainly [the Lord] is indicating those “who are called according to his purpose” and who enter the full number of the elect. “For many are called, but few are chosen.”COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 19.9.

THE MANY BLESSINGS OF THE COMING AGE. ANDREW OF CAESAREA: The marriage supper of Christ is the feast of those who are being saved and the joy that accompanies it. The blessed will come into these things when they enter into the eternal bridal chamber with the holy Bridegroom of their purified souls. For he who has promised this is faithful. Since there are many blessings in the coming age, which surpass every understanding, the participation in them is indicated through various terms. Sometimes they are called the “kingdom of heaven” on account of their glory and honor; sometimes they are called “paradise” on account of the everlasting banquet of good things; sometimes they are called the “bosom of Abraham” on account of the rest of those who repose there, or the “bridechamber” and “marriage” because of the endless joy and the perfect and inexpressible union of God with his servants. This union surpasses every carnal and bodily union as much as light is separated from darkness or a perfume from a foul odor. COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 19.7-9.

A GREAT FEAST. BEDE: It says that they are invited to a supper, not to a mere lunch, for at the end of days the supper will certainly be a great feast. Therefore, when the time of the present life is ended, those who come to the refreshment of the heavenly contemplation are truly invited to the supper of the Lamb. EXPLANATION OF THE APOCALYPSE 19.9.

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