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A Symbolic Witness
While some have tried to identify the 'two witnesses' as specific individuals, commentators widely agree they are symbolic. The number 'two' likely represents the small but legally sufficient and complete testimony of the faithful church (or its leaders) throughout a long period of opposition. God always preserves a remnant to bear witness to His truth, even when it seems the world has forgotten Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 11:3
18th Century
Theologian
And I will give power unto my two witnesses. Regarding this important passage (Revelation 11:3–13), I propose to pursue the sa…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 11:3
I will give (δωσω). Future active of διδωμ. The speaker may be God (Beckwith) or Christ (Swete) as in 2:13; 21:6 or his angel repr…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 11:3
19th Century
Bishop
And I will give . . .—Translate as: And I will give (omit “power”) to my two witnesses, and…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 11:3
Perhaps a greater diversity of interpretation surrounds these two personages than even the temple in the previous verses. They are called “two witn…
John Gill
On Revelation 11:3
17th Century
Pastor
And I will give [power] unto my two witnesses
By whom are meant, not Enoch and Elias, as some of the ancient fathers…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 11:3–13
17th Century
Minister
In the time of treading down, God preserved His faithful witnesses to attest to the truth of His word and worship, and the excellence of His ways. …