Revelation 14:9-12 NLT,NIV,ESV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 14:10

The beast will kill people who do not follow him, but those who follow the beast will receive worse judgment from God. Contrast the blessing of the faithful in Revelation 14:1-5. The combination of "wrath" (Gr. orges, settled indignation) and "anger" (Gr. thymou, vehement fury) stresses the reality and severity of God’s hostility (cf. Numbers 12:9; Numbers 22:22). Normally people added water to wine to dilute it, but God will not weaken His punishment of beast-worshippers. Their torment will be... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 14:11

An endless trail of ascending smoke is the constant reminder of the permanent misery of beast-worshippers (cf. Revelation 19:3; Genesis 19:28; Isaiah 34:9-10). The temporary judgments of beast-worshippers under the coming bowl judgments now give way to judgment that is eternal (cf. Matthew 25:46; Romans 2:3-9; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9). If the ceaseless praise of the Lamb by the living creatures is eternal (Revelation 4:5), so must be the punishment of these unbelievers since the same phrase,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 14:12

This verse contains John’s word of encouragement to believers in the Great Tribulation (cf. Revelation 13:10 b, 18; Revelation 17:9). It is better to experience the beast’s punishment, even martyrdom, than God’s punishment.This verse is not saying that if genuine believers apostatize and worship the beast they will lose their salvation and suffer eternal punishment. It is saying that if they worship the beast they will experience temporal punishment from God along with beast-worshippers... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 14:9

14:9 homage (b-17) See Note h, ch. 3.9. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 14:11

14:11 homage (b-23) See Note h, ch. 3.9. 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 14:9

(9) And the third angel . .—Better, And another angel, a third, followed them, saying in a loud voice, If any man worship the wild beast and his image, and a mark upon his forehead or upon his hand, he also himself shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is mingled pure (in full strength, undiluted, e.g., “He shall have judgment without mercy that hath showed no mercy,” James 2:13) in the cup of his indignation, and shall be tormented in fire, &c., &c. This third angel... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 14:11

(11) For ever and ever.—Or, unto ages of ages. The imagery of the smoke going up reminds us of the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:28; comp. Isaiah 34:10). They have not rest by day and by night, who worship the wild beast, &c. Sin, which is first embraced as a delight, becomes soon an inexorable tyrant, by an awful retribution compelling men along the routine of the evil habits which they loathe while they long for, and long for even while they loathe them: there is a destiny... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 14:12

(12) Here is the patience . . .—Translate, Here is the patience of the saints (not “here are they,” but) who keep, &c. In this readiness to wait, to endure through much tribulation to the end, is the patience of the saints seen. There is a patient waiting for Christ shown by those who keep God’s commandments, who cleave to righteousness in spite of much temptation, and who refuse to pay homage to the god of this world because firm in the faith that Jesus is King. 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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 14:10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 14:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 14:12

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 14:9

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 14:11

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

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 14:9

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 14:11

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 14:12

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

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