Verse 10
John then heard another outburst of praise in heaven. This one seems to have come from the Tribulation martyrs (Revelation 6:10; cf. Revelation 12:10). Their rejoicing is proleptic anticipating the imminent expulsion of Satan. God’s salvation (victory), the manifestation of His power, and His kingdom (both the millennial and eternal phases) will have come even closer when this happens. Likewise the manifestation of the authority of His Anointed One will be nearer (cf. Revelation 11:15; Psalms 2:8). The way will then be more open than it was previously for the establishment of God’s kingdom on the earth.
Satan’s malevolent work of accusing believers before God will cease (cf. Job 1:6). However, he will continue to persecute the living brethren of the martyrs still on earth even though he can no longer accuse them in heaven. Satan accused believers day and night (constantly), just as steadily as the four living beings praise God (Revelation 4:8).
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