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Protestant Apologetics

Revelation 19:16

NT Prophecy
Revelation 19:16
16And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
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JW Usage

The rider on the white horse in Revelation 19 is identified by Watchtower commentary as Christ at his second coming, executing Jehovah's judgment on the wicked. The "King of kings and Lord of lords" inscription is treated as a delegated title — Jesus has been given the kingship by Jehovah and conquers Jehovah's enemies on Jehovah's behalf.

Protestant Usage

Pair with : "Jehovah your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awe-inspiring God." The exclusive divine title — Lord of lords — is given to Jehovah in Deuteronomy and applied to Jesus in Revelation. And describes "the King of kings and Lord of lords" as the one who "alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light." If that description belongs to the Father alone, and inscribes the same title on the rider, then Jesus shares the Father's identity. The title is not delegated; it is borne. The NWT itself preserves the exact wording.