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Revelation 11:1-19
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Matthew Henry on Revelation 11:1-2Revelation 11:1-2 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThis prophetical passage about measuring the temple seems to refer to Ezekiel's vision. The design of this measuring seems to be the preservation of the church in times of public danger; or for its trial, or for its ref…The Measuring of the Temple. (a. d. 95.)Revelation 11:1-2 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE MEASURING OF THE TEMPLE. (A. D. 95.) This prophetical passage about measuring the temple is a plain reference to what we find in Ezekiel's vision, Ezekiel 40:3, &c. But how to understand either the one or the other…The Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 11:1Revelation 11:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd there was given me a reed like unto a rod. We are not told by whom the reed is given, but in Revelation 21:1-27. the angel has the reed, and so also in Ezekiel 40:1-49., upon which the incident seems founded (see Ez…The Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 11:1-14Revelation 11:1-14 · The Pulpit Commentary"My two witnesses." Following on the reception of the little book from the angel's hand, the seer is directed to measure the temple of God, the altar, and the worshippers. The outer court is not to be measured; for it,…The Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 11:1-19Revelation 11:1-19 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe cause of right on earth. "And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. But the court which is without…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Revelation 11:1-2This prophetical passage about measuring the temple seems to refer to Ezekiel's vision. The design of this measuring seems to be the preservation of the church in times of public danger; or for its trial, or for its ref…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Measuring of the Temple. (a. d. 95.)THE MEASURING OF THE TEMPLE. (A. D. 95.) This prophetical passage about measuring the temple is a plain reference to what we find in Ezekiel's vision, Ezekiel 40:3, &c. But how to understand either the one or the other…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 11:1-19The cause of right on earth. "And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. But the court which is without…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 11:1And there was given me a reed like unto a rod. We are not told by whom the reed is given, but in Revelation 21:1-27. the angel has the reed, and so also in Ezekiel 40:1-49., upon which the incident seems founded (see Ez…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 11:1-14"My two witnesses." Following on the reception of the little book from the angel's hand, the seer is directed to measure the temple of God, the altar, and the worshippers. The outer court is not to be measured; for it,…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 11:2But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles; it hath been given (Revised Version). Not merely "leave out," but "cast out." The "court which is without the t…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Revelation 11:3-13In the time of treading down, God kept his faithful witnesses to attest the truth of his word and worship, and the excellence of his ways, The number of these witnesses is small, yet enough. They prophesy in sackcloth.…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Two Witnesses. (a. d. 95.)THE TWO WITNESSES. (A. D. 95.) In this time of treading down, God has reserved to himself his faithful witnesses, who will not fail to attest the truth of his word and worship, and the excellency of his ways. Here obser…Matthew Henry