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Many shall purify themselves, and make themselves white, and be refined; but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand; but they that are wise shall understand.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Many shall be purified — In future times. That is, as the connection would seem to require, there will be a system introduced by wh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Many shall be purified. See Notes on Revelation 22:11, and compare to Daniel 11:35. The words imply that all shall be fu…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Again, the angel mentions the persecutions which were near to arm the faithful for the approaching conflicts. We know from other sources how tender…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Many shall be purged, and made white, and tried
Though Christ does not give, in plain, clear, and explicit terms, an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

One of the angels asking how long it would be until the end of these wonders, a solemn reply is made that it would be for a time, times, and a …

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