Rev 19:19-21 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 19 I saw the beast - See the notes on Revelation 12 (note), Revelation 13 (note) and Revelation 17 (note).

Revelation of John 19:19-21

Verse 19

I saw the beast - See the notes on Revelation 12 (note), Revelation 13 (note) and Revelation 17 (note). Verse 20

And the beast was taken, and - the false prophet - See the notes on Rev 17:8, etc.

That worshipped his image - The beast has been represented as the Latin empire; the image of the beast, the popes of Rome; and the false prophet, the papal clergy.

Were cast alive into a lake of fire - Were discomfited when alive - in the zenith of their power, and destroyed with an utter destruction. Verse 21

With the sword of him that sat upon the horse - He who sat on the white horse is Christ; and his sword is his word - the unadulterated Gospel.