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And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Coming down out of heaven (καταβαινοντα εκ του ουρανου). As in 10:1; 18:1.

The key of the abyss (την κλειν…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

CHAPTER XX

ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER

This chapter, like Revelation 16:12-21, and Revelation 17, 18, and 19, pertains to the future, and…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

THE BINDING OF SATAN

And I saw an angel come down . . .—Rather, And I saw an angel descending from hea…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

These verses are integrally related to 19:20–21. After the destruction of the beast and his followers and of the false prophet, Satan (the dragon, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And I saw an angel come down from heaven
All Christ's enemies, and Satan's instruments being removed, the devil is l…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a vision, showing figuratively the restraints imposed on Satan himself. Christ, with Almighty power, will keep the devil from deceiving hum…

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