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
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 14:9-12
Revelation 14:9-12 . And the third angel followed At no great distance of time; saying As the two former had done; with a loud voice With authority and earnestness; If any man worship the beast, &c. The commission of this angel reaches further than that of the preceding; it extends not only to the capital city, not only to the principal agents and promoters of idolatry, but to all the subjects of the beast, whom it consigns over to everlasting punishment. If any man worship the... read more