The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 11:19
The rent veil. In the foregoing part of this chapter, which tells of the two witnesses, we have seen how the path along which they were led resembled that of the Lord Jesus Christ himself. They had fellowship with him in ministry, in suffering, and in triumph. It is ever so with the servants of Christ. And now in this verse our thoughts are sent back to those miracles which were attendant upon his death. In Matthew 27:50 , Matthew 27:51 , etc., we are told of the veil that was rent... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 11:19
And the temple of God was opened in heaven; and there was opened the temple of God that is in heaven (Revised Version). "The temple" ( ναός ), the dwelling place of God (cf. Revelation 11:1 ; Revelation 3:12 ; Revelation 7:15 ). Again, but a glimpse is afforded; and yet more is revealed than at the conclusion of the former series of visions; while the chief description is reserved to a later part of the Revelation. And there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament; or, ... read more