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A Visible, Majestic Return
Commentators unanimously affirm that Christ's second coming will be a public and universally visible event, as 'every eye shall see him.' The phrase 'he cometh with the clouds' is a direct reference to Old Testament prophecy (Daniel 7:13), signifying not a hidden event, but a glorious and majestic arrival demonstrating His divine authority to all creation.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 1:7
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, he cometh with clouds. That is, the Lord Jesus when he returns will come accompanied with clouds. This is in accordance with the u…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 1:7
Behold, he cometh with the clouds (ιδου ερχετα μετα των νεφελων). Futuristic present middle indicative of ερχομα, a reminiscence o…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, he cometh with clouds.—Better, with the clouds. The reference to Christ’s words (Mark 14:62)…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Revelation 1:7
19th Century
Preacher
Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because o…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 1:7
What Christ will do in the future is summed up in the dramatic cry: “Look, he is coming”—a clear reference to his return (22:7, 12, 20). The preced…
John Gill
On Revelation 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
Behold he cometh with clouds
John carries on the account of Christ in his kingly office, one branch of which is to e…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 1:4–8
17th Century
Minister
There can be no true peace where there is not true grace; and where grace goes before, peace will follow. This blessing is in the name of God, of t…