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Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe for the earth and for the sea: because the devil is gone down unto you, having great wrath, knowing that he hath but a short time.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Therefore (δια τουτο). "For this reason" as in 7:15; 18:8 (15 times in John's Gospel, Charles notes). It points back to verse 10.<…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Therefore rejoice, ye heavens. It is not unusual in the Scriptures to call on the heavens and the earth to sympathize with the events that…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Therefore rejoice...—A better translation is: For this cause rejoice, you heavens, and you that tabernacle in them. The w…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Therefore rejoice ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Let great joy be in the hearts of all spiritual beings, whether angels or men, fo…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Satan has failed. Therefore, the heavens and all who are in them should be glad. But Satan does not accept defeat without a bitter struggle. His fi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore rejoice, [you] heavens, and you that dwell in them ,
&c.] So in the prophetic language, at times, and upon…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The church and all her friends could rightly be called to praise God for deliverance from pagan persecution, even though other troubles awaited her…

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