Verse Revelation 14:4. These are they which were not defiled with women] They are pure from idolatry, and are presented as unspotted virgins to their Lord and Saviour Christ. See 2 Corinthians 11:2. There may be an allusion here to the Israelites committing idolatry, through the means of their criminal connection with the Midianitish women. See Numbers 25:1; Numbers 31:16.

Follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth] They go through good and through evil report, bear his reproach, and love not their lives even to the death.

The first fruits unto God] The reference appears to be to those Jews who were the first converts to Christianity.

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