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A Messenger of Great Authority
Commentators note this is a new, high-ranking angel sent with a specific mission. His "great authority" comes directly from heaven, underscoring the divine source of the coming judgment. Some scholars even suggest this powerful figure could be Christ himself, arriving to announce the destruction of his enemies.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 18:1
18th Century
Theologian
And after these things. After the vision referred to in the previous chapter.
I saw another angel come down from heaven. D…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 18:1
Coming down out of heaven (καταβαινοντα εκ του ουρανου). Present active predicate participle. Not the angel of 17:1,7,15 (John's g…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 18:1
19th Century
Bishop
And after these things . . .—Or, better, After these things (omit “and”) I saw another angel coming down, having great power<…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 18:1
So magnificent is the event about to be enacted that a dazzling angel of glory bears the divine news. Perhaps we can associate this glory with the …
John Gill
On Revelation 18:1
17th Century
Pastor
And after these things
The vision of the woman on the scarlet coloured beast, and the interpretation of both by the …
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 18:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The downfall and destruction of the mystical Babylon are determined in the counsels of God. Another angel comes from heaven. This seems to be Chris…