19:8 She was permitted to be dressed in bright, clean, fine linen” 1 (for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints). 2
1 tn On the term translated “fine linen,” BDAG 185 s.v. βύσσινος states, “made of fine linen, subst. τὸ β. fine linen, linen garment…Rv 18:12…16; 19:8, 14.”
2 sn This phrase is treated as a parenthetical explanation by the author.
3 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
4 tn On the term translated “fine linen,” BDAG 185 s.v. βύσσινος states, “made of fine linen, subst. τὸ β. fine linen, linen garment…Rv 18:12, 16; 19:8, 14.”