Revelation 16:1

CHAPTER XVI.

The angels are commanded to pour out their vials upon the

earth, 1.

The first pours out his vial on the earth, by which a grievous

sore is produced, 2.

The second angel pours out his trial on the sea, and it is

turned into blood, 3.

The third angel pours out his vial on the rivers and fountains,

and they are turned also into blood, 4-7.

The fourth angel pours out his vial on the sun, and men are

scorched with fire, 8, 9.

The fifth angel pours out his vial on the throne of the beast,

10, 11.

The sixth angel pours out his vial on the river Euphrates, 12.

Three unclean spirits come out of the mouth of the beast, dragon

and false prophet: and go forth to gather all the kings of the

world to battle, in the place called Armageddon, 13-16.

The seventh angel pours out his vial on the air, on which

followed thunders, lightnings, earth-quakes, and extraordinary

hail, 17-21.

NOTES ON CHAP. XVI.

Verse Revelation 16:1. Go your ways, and pour out] These ministers of the Divine justice were ready to execute vengeance upon transgressors, having full power; but could do nothing in this way till they received especial commission. Nothing can be done without the permission of God; and in the manifestation of justice or mercy by Divine agency, there must be positive command.