Revelation 14:6-13 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 14:10

The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God ,.... Which is a just punishment for their sin; that as such have drank of the wine of the wrath of Rome's fornication, Revelation 14:8 so they shall now drink of the wine of God's wrath; it is usual in Scripture to express the punishment God inflicts upon wicked men by his wrath, and by the wine cup of his fury; and their suffering such punishment, by their drinking of it; see Jeremiah 25:15 so יין דרוגזא , "the wine of wrath", is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 14:11

And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever ,.... That is, the smoke of that fire which torments them will for ever arise; or, in other words, there will be no end of their torment; hence their misery is called everlasting fire, everlasting punishment, and everlasting destruction, Matthew 25:41 and smoke being very troublesome and distressing, is mentioned to set forth the very uncomfortable state of the wicked; and so it is used by Jewish writers: hence we read of תנן ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 14:12

Here is the patience of the saints ,.... That which has required their patience, and about which it has been exercised, what they have been patiently waiting for, namely, the destruction of antichrist; and now it will be come, and patience will have its perfect work; see Revelation 13:10 here are they that keep the commandments of God ; and not the inventions of men, and the traditions of antichrist, but the ordinances of the Gospel, as they were at first delivered, without any... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 14:13

And I heard a voice from heaven ,.... Like that which was heard at Christ's baptism and transfiguration, certifying the truth of what follows, so that that may be depended upon as an undoubted verity: saying unto me, write ; which is a further confirmation of the following sayings being true and faithful; see Revelation 1:9 blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth ; merely to die is not an happiness, for death is common to all, good and bad; it is a disunion of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:6

Another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting Gospel - Whether this angel mean any more than a particular dispensation of providence and grace, by which the Gospel shall be rapidly sent throughout the whole world; or whether it mean any especial messenger, order of preachers, people, or society of Christians, whose professed object it is to send the Gospel of the kingdom throughout the earth, we know not. But the vision seems truly descriptive of a late institution,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:7

Fear God, and give glory to him - This is the general language of the sacred writings. Worship the true God, the creator and governor of all things; and give him glory, for to him alone, not to idols or men, all glory and honor belong. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:8

Babylon is fallen, is fallen - This is generally understood to be a prediction concerning Rome; and it is certain that Rome, in the rabbinical writings, is termed Babylon. That great city - Among the same writers this city is styled רבתא קרתא karta rabbetha , the great city; and רבתא רומי Romi rabbetha , the great Rome. But which Rome is meant? Pagan or Papal Rome? Some parts of the description apply best to the former. The wine of the wrath of her fornication - There is an... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:9

And the third angel followed - Bishop Bale considers these three angels as three descriptions of preachers, who should bear their testimony against the corruptions of the papal Church. The beast and his image - See the notes on Revelation 13:1-18 (note). Mark in his forehead - Such as the sectarial marks of the idolatrous Hindoos, as has been observed before. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:10

The wine of the wrath of God - As they have drunk the intoxicating wine of idolatry or spiritual fornication, they shall now drink the wine of God's wrath, which is poured out into the cup of his indignation. This is an allusion to the poisoned cup, which certain criminals were obliged to drink, on which ensued speedy death. See on Hebrews 2:9 ; (note). Shall be tormented with fire and brimstone - An allusion to the punishment of Sodom and Gomorrha for their unnatural crimes. ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:11

The smoke of their torment - Still an allusion to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrha. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 14:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 14:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 14:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 14:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 14:11

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