Revelation 22:14

“Blessed are they that do his commandments, etc.] Either the commandments of God, (<661217>Revelation 12:17 14:12) the precepts of the moral law, which are the whole duty of man; which are done either legally in order to obtain life, and then they must be perfectly done, which no man can do; hence none live, and are justified by the deeds of it, and consequently are not blessed, but cursed; or evangelically, when they are done in the strength of Christ, from love to God, in the exercise of faith upon him, with a view to his glory, and without dependence on them, acknowledging the imperfection of them, and looking unto Jesus for righteousness and life, in whom such find both, and so are…”

“do his commandments--so B, Syriac, Coptic, and CYPRIAN. But A, Aleph, and Vulgate read, "(Blessed are they that) wash their robes," namely, in the blood of the Lamb (compare Rev 7:14). This reading takes away the pretext for the notion of salvation by works. But even English Version reading is quite compatible with salvation by grace; for God's first and grand Gospel "commandment" is to believe on Jesus. Thus our "right" to (Greek, "privilege" or "lawful authority over") the tree of life is due not to our doings, but to what He has done for us. The right, or privilege, is founded, not on our merits, but on God's grace. through--Greek, "by the gates."”

“Blessed are they that do his commandments - See the notes on Revelation 1:3; Revelation 22:7. That they may have right - That they may be entitled to approach the tree of life; that this privilege may be granted to them. It is not a right in the sense that they have merited it, but in the sense that the privilege is conferred on them as one of the rewards of God, and that, in virtue of the divine arrangements, they will be entitled to this honor. So the word used here - ἐξουσία exousia - means in John 1:12, rendered “power.” The reason why this right or privilege is conferred is not implied in the use of the word. In this case it is by grace, and all the right which they have to the tree…”

“Happy are they that do his commandments - His, who saith, I come - He speaks of himself. That they may have right - Through his gracious covenant. To the tree of life - To all the blessings signified by it. When Adam broke his commandment, he was driven from the tree of life. They who keep his commandments" shall eat thereof. Revelation 22:15”

“22:14 Blessed are those: In response to the connection between actions and ultimate results (22:12), the seventh blessing of Revelation (see also 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7) promises acceptance for those who wash their robes—those who have been purified by trusting in Christ and following him faithfully (3:5; 6:11; 7:9-10, 14; 19:13; Eph 5:26; Heb 10:22). • enter through the gates of the city: See study note on Rev 21:24-25.”

“Blessed: Rev 22:7; Psa 106:3-5, Psa 112:1, Psa 119:1-6; Isa 56:1, Isa 56:2; Dan 12:12; Mat 7:21-27; Luk 12:37, Luk 12:38; Joh 14:15, Joh 14:21-23, Joh 15:10-14; Co1 7:19; Gal 5:6; Jo1 3:3, Jo1 3:23, Jo1 3:24, Jo1 5:3 may have: Joh 4:12; Co1 8:9, Co1 9:5 \*Gr. to the: Rev 22:2, Rev 2:7 and may: Rev 21:27; Joh 10:7, Joh 10:9, Joh 14:6 Revelation 22:15”