The Pulpit Commentary on Revelation 4:1-11

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This is the commencement of the second great division, which embraces Revelation 4-22:5, that in which the revelation, properly so called, takes place. Revelation 4:1-11. and 5. contain the first of the seven visions, which is itself a prelude to the rest.

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