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They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 10–12. Now is come salvation … rejoice, O ye heavens. The blessed in heaven rejoice for the victories of the faithful on earth, and also for the reward and glory which would shortly be given them in heaven. Witham.—Wo to the earth, and so forth Both Pastorini and Calmet refer this wo to the persecution of Dioclesian. The dragon, the devil, is more irritated than ever against the Christians; he therefore stimulates the pagans to exercise their utmost cruelty against them, knowing that a Christian emperor (Constantine) would in a short time extend the reign of Jesus Christ over the whole world.
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