Revelation 11:16
“And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the four and twenty elders,.... The same with those in Rev 4:4;
which sat before God on their seats; as they are…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And the four and twenty elders which sat ... - See the notes on Rev 4:4. Fell upon their faces, and worshipped God -…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The four and twenty elders - The representatives of the universal Church of Christ. See on Rev 5:8-10 (note).
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Revelation 11:14-19
We have here the sounding of the seventh and last trumpet, which is ushered in by the usual warning and demand of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
which sat before God&c. Read, which are before God, who sit upon their thrones.
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