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Revelation 15:1

Revelation 15:1
And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous,.... This chapter is a preparation to the pouring out of the seven vials, as Rev 16:1 is to the sending of the seven epistles, and Rev 2:1 to the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And I saw another sign in heaven - Another wonder or extraordinary symbol. The word “sign” here - σημεῖον sēmeion - is the same which in Rev 12:1, Rev 12:3; Rev 13:13, is rendered “wonder” and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Seven angels having the seven last plagues - Under the emblems of harvest and vintage God's judgments on the enemies of his Church have already been pointed out: but these are farther signified by the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Revelation 15:1-4

Here we have the preparation of matters for the pouring out of the seven vials, which was committed to seven angels; and observe how these angels appeared to the apostle - in heaven; it was in a…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

another sign Besides those of Rev 12:1; Rev 12:3. Here preparation is made (as in Rev 8:2) for another sevenfold series of visions. Some have attempted to see a sevenfold series in the three preceding…