Who does 'they' refer to in Revelation 12:11?
In Revelation 12:11, 'they' refers to those who have been accused—the brethren—who overcame the accuser by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. The context identifies them as martyrs of all ages, not exclusively tribulation saints.
Les explains that the old accuser of the brethren constantly accuses us, while the Lord Jesus constantly comes to our defense. In Revelation 12:11, 'they' means those who have been accused. They overcame Him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they had not loved their lives unto death. Les notes that Scripture never overlooks the blood, even though much preaching and teaching today leaves it out; belief in the shed blood of Calvary is intrinsic to the faith. He also says this reference includes the martyrs of all ages, not just the tribulation.
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
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How do the accused overcome Satan, according to Revelation 12:11?
In Revelation 12:11, the accused overcome Satan by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, not loving their lives even to death.