1. et vidi angelum descendentem de cælo habentem clavem abyssi et catenam magnam in manu sua
2. et adprehendit draconem serpentem antiquum qui est diabolus et Satanas et ligavit eum per annos mille
3. et misit eum in abyssum et clusit et signavit super illum ut non seducat amplius gentes donec consummentur mille anni post hæc oportet illum solvi modico tempore
4. et vidi sedes et sederunt super eas et judicium datum est illis et animas decollatorum propter testimonium Jesu et propter verbum Dei et qui non adoraverunt bestiam neque imaginem ejus nec acceperunt caracterem in frontibus aut in manibus suis et vixerunt et regnaverunt cum Christo mille annis
5. ceteri mortuorum non vixerunt donec consummentur mille anni hæc est resurrectio prima
6. beatus et sanctus qui habet partem in resurrectione prima in his secunda mors non habet potestatem sed erunt sacerdotes Dei et Christi et regnabunt cum illo mille annis
7. et cum consummati fuerint mille anni solvetur Satanas de carcere suo et exibit et seducet gentes quæ sunt super quattuor angulos terræ Gog et Magog et congregabit eos in prœlium quorum numerus est sicut harena maris
8. et ascenderunt super latitudinem terræ et circumierunt castra sanctorum et civitatem dilectam
9. et descendit ignis a Deo de cælo et devoravit eos et diabolus qui seducebat eos missus est in stagnum ignis et sulphuris ubi et bestia
10. et pseudoprophetes et cruciabuntur die ac nocte in sæcula sæculorum
11. et vidi thronum magnum candidum et sedentem super eum a cujus aspectu fugit terra et cælum et locus non est inventus ab eis
12. et vidi mortuos magnos et pusillos stantes in conspectu throni et libri aperti sunt et alius liber apertus est qui est vitæ et judicati sunt mortui ex his quæ scripta erant in libris secundum opera ipsorum
13. et dedit mare mortuos qui in eo erant et mors et inferus dederunt mortuos qui in ipsis erant et judicatum est de singulis secundum opera ipsorum
14. et inferus et mors missi sunt in stagnum ignis hæc mors secunda est stagnum ignis
15. et qui non est inventus in libro vitæ scriptus missus est in stagnum ignis
Footnotes:
20:1-3 - The angel seizes Satan and casts him into the abyss, symbolizing Christ's victory over evil. This "millennial" moment paves the way for the peace and justice that characterize the Kingdom of God (see also Revelation 12:9 and Isaiah 24:21-23).
20:4-6 - The saints reign with Christ during the millennium, highlighting the reward of the faithful who suffered for His name. This is a symbol of hope for Christians facing persecution (see also Daniel 7:27 and 1 Corinthians 6:2-3).
20:7-10 - Satan's temporary release and ultimate defeat show that, despite temptations and evil, God's power is definitive. The battle of Armageddon is the final struggle between good and evil (see also Ezekiel 38:8-12 and 2 Thessalonians 2:8).
20:11-15 - The Last Judgment is described, where the dead are judged according to their works. This passage emphasizes divine justice and the need for salvation in Christ for eternal life (see also Matthew 25:31-46 and Romans 14:10-12).
20:14-15 - Death and Hades are thrown into the lake of fire, signifying the ultimate destruction of evil. This is the end of all evil power and the consummation of the Kingdom of God (see also 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 and 2 Peter 2:4).
Verses related to Apocalypsis Ioannis, 20:
Revelation chapter 20 reveals the millennium and the final judgment. What events mark the end of human history? This crucial text describes the imprisonment of Satan, the millennial reign of Christ, the final battle, and the great white throne judgment. The chapter addresses themes of final victory over evil, resurrection, and eternal judgment. Revelation 20 offers a vision of the outcome of the story of redemption. Examine with us five biblical passages that relate to the decisive events of this eschatological chapter.
Daniel 7:9-10: "As I watched, thrones were placed, and an old man sat down. His garment was white as snow; the hair was white as wool. His throne was enveloped in fire, and the wheels of the throne were on fire. A river of fire flowed out from before him. Thousands of thousands served him; millions and millions were before him. The court began the trial, and the books were opened." - This vision of divine judgment is similar to the great white throne scene in Revelation 20:11-12.
Ezekiel 38:2,9: "Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal; prophesy against him [...] You will advance, arriving like a storm; you will be like a cloud that covers the earth, you and all your troops, and many people with you." - This prophecy about Gog and Magog is referenced in Revelation 20:8.
Isaiah 24:21-22: "On that day the Lord will punish the powers of heaven on high and the kings of the earth below. They will be gathered together like prisoners in a dungeon, confined in a prison and punished after many days." - This prophecy about the binding of evil powers relates to the binding of Satan in Revelation 20:1-3.
Daniel 12:1-2: "At that time Michael, the great prince who protects his people, will rise. There will be a time of trouble such as there has never been since the beginning of nations until then. But at that time his people, everyone whose name is written in the book, will be freed. Multitudes that sleep in the dust of the earth will wake up: some to eternal life, others to shame, to eternal contempt." - This prophecy about the resurrection and final judgment relates to the events described in Revelation 20:12-15.
Psalms 69:28: "Let them be blotted out of the book of life and not be included in the record of the righteous." - This verse mentions the book of life, which is central to the final judgment described in Revelation 20:12,15.
FAQ:
What happens to Satan in Revelation 20?
Satan will be bound in the bottomless pit for a thousand years, prevented from deceiving the nations until he is released for the final battle. (Revelation 20:1-3)
What is the final judgment in Revelation 20?
The final judgment will occur when all the dead are resurrected and judged, and those whose names are not found in the Book of Life will be thrown into the lake of fire. (Revelation 20:11-15)
What is the millennium in Revelation 20?
The millennium is a thousand-year period during which Christ will reign with His saints while Satan is bound. After this time, Satan will be released for the final battle. (Revelation 20:4-6)
Who will be the "overcomers" during the millennium in Revelation 20?
The "overcomers" will be the saints who reign with Christ during the millennium, having resisted persecution and sin. (Revelation 20:4-6)
What is the "lake of fire" in Revelation 20?
The "lake of fire" is the final destination of Satan, the beast, the false prophet, and all the wicked, representing eternal separation from God. (Revelation 20:10, 14-15)
