Revelation 13:16
“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand , or in their foreheads:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And that no man might buy or sell,.... Either in an ecclesiastical sense, as to, be in any church office, or perform any…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And he caused all - He claims jurisdiction, in the matters here referred to, over all classes of persons, and compels…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And he caused all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark - To ascertain the meaning of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Revelation 13:11-18
Those who think the first beast signifies Rome pagan by this second beast would understand Rome papal, which promotes…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
to receive Lit. that they give them.
a mark The word for "mark" is not the same as in Gal 6:17, but the image is, as…
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