The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:20
Man hailing the judgment. "Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." There are four states of mind amongst men in relation to the last day. Some are indifferent to it, as were the antediluvians in relation to the Deluge; some scornfully deny it, as did the infidels in the days of Peter; some are horror stricken at it, as were the demoniacs in the time of Christ; and some welcome it, as John did now. Three things are implied in this last state of mind. I. A CONVICTION THAT SUCH A DAY ... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:20
Longing for Christ's advent. As to the expression "quickly," it is to be understood either on the principle In support of this it is to be noted that the prophecies of this book, as other prophecies, refer to classes of events, and not exclusively to any one event. Hence, wherever there is like conduct, whether good or evil, there will be like recompense. Persecuting governments, and religions upholding them, will bring down on themselves Divine judgments. Such conditions of things... read more