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Joy in God's Justice
The call for heaven and the saints to rejoice is not about malicious glee over destruction. Commentators stress that this is joy in the triumph of God's perfect justice. The great persecutor of God's people and the primary obstacle to the gospel has been removed, vindicating the righteous and clearing the way for Christ's kingdom.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 18:20
18th Century
Theologian
Rejoice over her. Over her ruin. There is a strong contrast between this language and what precedes. Kings, merchants, and seamen, who had…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her (Ευφραινου επ' αυτη). Present middle imperative of ευφραινω, for which verb see 11:10, used there of the joy of t…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 18:20
19th Century
Bishop
THE CALL TO THE HOLY TO REJOICE.
Rejoice over her...—Better, Rejoice over her, O heaven, and the saint…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 18:20
The threefold lament is balanced by a song of heavenly jubilation. Babylon has also persecuted the church of Jesus (saints, apostles, prophets). Re…
John Gill
On Revelation 18:20
17th Century
Pastor
Rejoice over her, you heaven
This is said by the voice from heaven, (Revelation 18:4) which having calle…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 18:20–24
17th Century
Minister
What is a cause for rejoicing to the servants of God on earth, is also a cause for rejoicing to the angels in heaven. The apostles, who are honored…