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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Revelation 12 - Introduction

* A description of the church of Christ and of Satan, under the figures of a woman and of a great red dragon. (1-6) Michael and his angels fight against the devil and his angels, who are defeated. (7-12) The dragon persecutes the church. (13,14) His vain endeavours to destroy her, He renews his war against her seed. (14-17)

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See also Revelation 12 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • The Bible Study New Testament

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  • The Message from Patmos by David Scott Clark

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