181 After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor.
181 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.
181 After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory.
181 Following this I saw another Angel descend from Heaven. His authority was immense, his glory flooded earth with brightness,
181 After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory.
181 After all this I saw another angel come down from heaven with great authority, and the earth grew bright with his splendor.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Revelation 18:1
Commentary on Revelation 18:1-8
(Read Revelation 18:1-8)
The downfal and destruction of the mystical Babylon are determined in the counsels of God. Another angel comes from heaven. This seems to be Christ himself, coming to destroy his enemies, and to shed abroad the light of his gospel through all nations. The wickedness of this Babylon was very great; she had forsaken the true God, and set up idols, and had drawn all sorts of men into spiritual adultery, and by her wealth and luxury kept them in her interest. The spiritual merchandise, by which multitudes have wickedly lived in wealth, by the sins and follies of mankind, seems principally intended. Fair warning is given to all that expect mercy from God, that they should not only come out of this Babylon, but assist in her destruction. God may have a people even in Babylon. But God's people shall be called out of Babylon, and called effectually, while those that partake with wicked men in their sins, must receive of their plagues.