It is significant to notice that John says of the first horse that it “went out” to accomplish what it was intended to accomplish (Revelation 6:2). This note is missing in relation to the second, third, and fourth horses. These horses have received ability and a mandate but have not necessarily acted immediately upon their abilities as soon as the Lamb opened the relevant seal. In the meantime the first horse remains deeply in action, “conquering and to conquer.”
2 Je regardai, et voici, parut un cheval blanc. Celui qui le montait avait un arc; une couronne lui fut donnée, et il partit en vainqueur et pour vaincre.