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Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 14:6-20

Angels and the harvest of the earth (14:6-20)Three angels now make proclamations. The first reminds people of the good news of God’s salvation, adding a warning of judgment and urging sinners to repent (6-7). The second announces judgment on Babylon, symbol of ungodly humankind who, in pride and opposition to God, has corrupted the world (8). The third announces judgment on all who have followed the antichrist (9-11).John desires that these visions encourage the Christians to be faithful in... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 14:17

And another angel came out from the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. And another angel came out from the altar, he that hath power over fire; and he called with a great voice to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Send forth thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.Here begins the second view of the one judgment presented in this vision, this one having to do with the destruction of the wicked. Some have taken... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 14:14-20

Revelation 14:14-20. I looked, and behold a white cloud, &c.— As the voices of these three warning angels had not their due effect, the judgments of God will overtake the followers and adherents of the beast; which judgments are represented under the figures of harvest and vintage, figures not unusual in the prophets, and used particularly by Joel, who denounces God's judgments against the enemies of his people in the like terms; Joel 3:13. What particular events are signified by this... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 14:14-20

The reaping and treading of God’s harvest 14:14-20This is the final scene that furnishes background information before the revelation of the seven bowl judgments. Again what John saw was mainly on the earth."The total scene in Revelation 14:14-20 closes the section on coming judgment (Revelation 14:6-20) with a proleptic summary in anticipation of the more detailed account of the same in chapters 15-20 . . ." [Note: Thomas, Revelation 8-22, p. 218.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 14:17

The fifth angel in this group came out of the heavenly temple ready to execute judgment (cf. Matthew 13:30; Matthew 13:39-42; Matthew 13:49-50). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:1-20

The Lamb and His Followers. Judgment on His EnemiesIn the last two chapters were seen the enemies of the Church, and their fierce power. Now, by way of contrast, and to encourage the Church to resist her enemies with complete certainty of victory, pictures are shown of the blessedness of those who witness a true confession for Christ, and of God’s judgment on the ungodly.1-5. The Lamb (cp. Revelation 5:6, etc.) is seen on Mount Zion, i.e. the true and heavenly home of the Church: cp. Hebrews... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 14:15-17

(15) And another angel . . .—Translate, And another angel came forth out of the temple, &c. It has been asked, “What harvest is this?” It is the gathering of the good seed, the full corn in the ear, into the celestial garner (Mark 4:26-29). The angel who announces that the harvest is ready comes forth from the Temple, the inner shrine, the holy place which was measured off in the sanctuary of the faithful (Revelation 11:1); whereas the angel who calls for the vintage comes forth from the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Revelation 14:1-20

A New Song (for Holy Innocents' Day) Revelation 14:3 Why, when heaven is yet ringing with the bright message of peace, does the wailing of Ramah, of Bethlehem, shriek in upon it with discordant jar? Perhaps the words of today's Epistle may suggest our attitude while feeling after the teaching of the Holy Spirit on this festival. The Apostle in his vision is contemplating a great company standing with the Lamb on Mount Zion, worshipping before the throne, and from that throne proceeds a voice... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Revelation 14:1-20

CHAPTER XITHE LAMB ON THE MOUNT ZION AND THE HARVEST AND VINTAGE OF THE WORLD.Revelation 14:1-20.THE twelfth and thirteenth chapters of this book were designed to set before us a picture of the three great enemies of the Church of Christ. We have been told of the dragon, the principle and root of all the evil, whether inward or outward, from which that Church suffers. He is the first enemy. We have been further told of the first beast, of that power or prince of the world to whom the dragon has... read more

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