“Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.”
'(The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection; blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection; the second death has no power over them; they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years' - the first resurrection belongs only to the faithful; the second death (final judgment) has no authority over them. They are priests of God and Christ, serving in his eternal kingdom.
Church Fathers on Revelation 20:6
“Blessed and holy is he who has part in this resurrection: on them the second death shall have no power, but they shall be priests of God and Christ, and they shall reign with Him a thousand years.” I do not think the reign of a thousand years is eternal; or if it is thus to be thought of, they cease to reign when the thousand years are finished. But I will put forward what my capacity enables me to judge. The tenfold number signifies the decalogue, and the hundredfold sets…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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