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Revelation 18:1

Revelation 18:1
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And after these things,.... The vision of the woman on the scarlet coloured beast, and the interpretation of both by the angel:

I saw another angel; not the Lord Jesus Christ, though the several…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And after these things - After the vision referred to in the previous chapter. I saw another angel come down from heaven - Different from the one that had last appeared, and therefore coming to make a…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The earth was lightened with his glory - This may refer to some extraordinary messenger of the everlasting Gospel, who, by his preaching and writings, should be the means of diffusing the light of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Revelation 18:1-8

The downfall and destruction of Babylon form an event so fully determined in the counsels of God, and of such consequence to his interests and glory, that the visions and predictions concerning it are…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Her Glory and Sudden Plagues. Chap. 18 Rev 18:1-8

1. another angel See on Rev 14:6.

great power Apparently for destruction: see note on the use of the word in Rev 9:19.

the earth was lightened with…