Is John telling the story of Easter (death, burial, resurrection of Jesus) in Revelation 11?
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The passage begins by telling about the two witnesses (martyrs) who "prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days." (Rev. 11:3) Jesus' ministry began with baptism (maybe during the Feast of Tabernacles), and includes 3 Passovers, making it about 3.5 years.
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One witness (John the Baptist) is pictured like Elijah; the other (Jesus) like Moses. Both are protected by God.
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The beast makes war against them (11:7). This is probably Herod Antipas. He was involved in the deaths of John the Baptist and Jesus. In both cases disciples came to bury the dead bodies. (Mark 6:29; Mt 27:57-60) Jesus was in the tomb 3 days (and dead a bit longer)
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The Resurrection is in Revelation 11:11; The ascension is in Reveation 11:12. After the ascention, "And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever."
s John telling the story of Easter (death, burial, resurrection of Jesus) in Revelation 11?
Posted Mar 27, 2026, 8:08 PM UTC