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Write (Grapson). First aorist active imperative of graphō as in Rev 1:11. John’s meditation is broken by this command. This new beatitude (makarioi, Blessed) for the Christian dead goes farther than Paul’s words (1Th 4:14-16; 1Co 15:18). Probably “from henceforth” (ap' arti) goes with “those who die in the Lord,” giving comfort to those facing persecution and death.
That they may rest (hina anapaēsontai). Purpose clause with hina and the second future passive of anapauō.
From their labours (ek tōn kopōn autōn). From the toils, the wearinesses, but not from the activities (erga), for these “follow with them.” There is this to comfort us for all our growth here. Even if cut short, it can be utilized in heaven, which is not a place of idleness, but of the highest form of spiritual service.