Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Revelation 16:15
I come as a thief; that is, I come suddenly and unexpectedly: see Matthew 24:43,Matthew 24:44; Luke 12:39; 1 Thessalonians 5:2; Revelation 3:3. It may be understood either of Christ’s coming to the last judgment, or of his coming in his vindicative providence to be revenged on his enemies. Blessed is he that watcheth, he is a happy man that maketh it his business to keep himself from sin, in prospect of any such coming, and keepeth his garments, and that persevereth in my ways and truth; lest... read more
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Revelation 16:14
Which, from the influence of the devil, should solicit the kings of the earth to join together in a battle against the church. This is, undoubtedly, the battle in Armageddon, Revelation 16:16. read more