Overcame [ε ν ι κ η σ α ν]. See on 1 John 2:13.

By the blood of the Lamb [δ ι α τ ο α ι μ α τ ο υ α ρ ν ι ο υ]. The preposition dia with the accusative signifies on account of. Hence Rev., correctly, because of : in virtue of the shedding of that blood. Similarly in the succeeding clause, "because of the word of their testimony." For lamb, see on ch. Revelation 5:6.

Testimony [μ α ρ τ υ ρ ι α ς]. See on John 1:7.

They loved not their life even unto death. Alford, correctly, "they carried their not - love of their life even unto death."

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