And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
Each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait just a little longer, until the rest of their friends and family who were going to die for their faith had joined them.
Sometimes the hardest part isn't the suffering itself, but waiting for justice while others are still going through it.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Revelation, written by the apostle John during a time of intense persecution of early Christians under the Roman Empire around 90-95 AD, this verse is part of a vision where the souls of martyrs cry out for justice. These martyrs, who were killed for their faith, are given white robes as a symbol of their purity and God's approval. They are told to wait patiently until more believers suffer the same fate, reflecting the biblical theme of God's sovereign timing in history.
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