Revelation 15:6

having We should probably read "which had": we see in Revelation 15:7 that they did notcome out having them.

white More accurately, bright.

linen R. V. "arrayed with preciousstone, pure andbright" following a strange reading "stone" (the Greek word differs only by one letter), which is very strongly attested. If it be right, the nearest parallel is Ezekiel 28:13 where, comparing the next two verses, it seems as though the human "king of Tyrus" were identified with a fallen Angel, perhaps the patron of the city. Therefore these holy Angels maybe here described as clothed in glory like his before his fall.

their breasts As in Revelation 1:13, where see note.