Revelation 7:17

“For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne, etc.] (see <660506> Revelation 5:6); not before the throne, as the great multitude are said to be, (<660709>Revelation 7:9); nor round about it, as the angels in (<660711>Revelation 7:11); but in the midst of it, being equal to him that sits upon it; sitting on the same throne with him, and having the same power and authority, he shall feed them as a shepherd his flock; for this Lamb is a Shepherd, and this great multitude are his flock; whom he will feed in this state, not by his ministers, word, and ordinances, as now; but in person, and with the rich discoveries of himself, and of his love, signified by a feast, by new wine in his…”

“in the midst of the throne--that is, in the middle point in front of the throne (Rev 5:6). feed--Greek, "tend as a shepherd." living fountains of water--A, B, Vulgate, and CYPRIAN read, (eternal) "life's fountains of waters." "Living" is not supported by the old authorities. Next: Revelation Chapter 8”

“For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne - notes on Revelation 5:6. He is still the great agent in promoting the happiness of the redeemed in heaven. Shall feed them - Rather, shall exercise over them the office of a shepherd - ποιμανεῖ poimainō. This includes much more than mere feeding. It embraces all the care which a shepherd takes of his flock - watching them, providing for them, guarding them from danger. Compare Psalms 23:1-2, Psalms 23:5; Psalms 36:8. See this fully illustrated in the notes on Isaiah 40:11. And shall lead them unto living fountains of waters - Living fountains refer to running streams, as contrasted with standing water and stagnant pools. See the notes on…”

“For the Lamb will feed them - With eternal peace and joy; so that they shall hunger no more. And will lead them to living fountains of water - The comforts of the Holy Ghost; so that they shall thirst no more. Neither shall they suffer or grieve any more; for God "will wipe away all tears from their eyes." Next: Revelation Chapter 8”

“in the: Rev 5:6 feed: Psa 22:26, Psa 23:1, Psa 23:2, Psa 23:5, Psa 28:9, Psa 36:8; Sol 1:7, Sol 1:8; Isa 25:6, Isa 40:11, Isa 49:9; Eze 34:23; Mic 5:4, Mic 7:14; Mat 2:6 \*marg. Joh 10:11, Joh 10:14, Joh 21:15-17; Act 20:28; Pe1 5:2 shall lead: Rev 21:6; Psa 36:9; Isa 12:3, Isa 30:25, Isa 35:6, Isa 35:7; Jer 2:13, Jer 31:9; Joh 4:11, Joh 4:14; Joh 7:37, Joh 7:38 God: Rev 4:11, Rev 21:4; Isa 25:8, Isa 30:19, Isa 35:10, Isa 60:20 Next: Revelation Chapter 8”