Revelation 16:14

“For they are the spirits of devils, etc.] They are of their father the devil; they are acted and influenced by him, he works effectually in them, and leads them captive at his will; they do his lusts, and are murderers and liars, and false teachers, like him: working miracles; lying ones, to deceive men; this clearly points out who are meant, namely, the followers of antichrist, who, as they spread the doctrines of devils, endeavour to confirm them by signs and lying wonders: which go forth unto the kings of the earth: those who have committed fornication with the Romish antichrist, such of them as will remain: and of the whole world; as many Pagan princes as they can come at, and engage by…”

“devils--Greek, "demons." working miracles--Greek, "signs." go forth unto--or "for," that is, to tempt them to the battle with Christ. the kings of the earth and, &c.--A, B, Syriac, and ANDREAS omit "of the earth and," which clause is not in any manuscript. Translate, "kings of the whole habitable world," who are "of this world," in contrast to "the kings of (from) the East" (the sun-rising), Rev 16:12, namely, the saints to whom Christ has appointed a kingdom, and who are "children of light." God, in permitting Satan's miracles, as in the case of the Egyptian magicians who were His instruments in hardening Pharaoh's heart, gives the reprobate up to judicial delusion preparatory to their…”

“For they are the spirits of devils - On the meaning of the word used here, see the notes on Revelation 9:20. It is used here, as it is in Revelation 9:20, in a bad sense, as denoting evil spirits. Compare the notes on Matthew 4:1-2, Matthew 4:24. Working miracles - Working what seemed to be miracles; that is, such wonders as to deceive the world with the belief that they were miracles. See the notes on Revelation 13:13-14, where the same power is ascribed to the “beast.” Which go forth unto the kings of the earth - Which particularly affect and influence kings and rulers. No class of people have been more under the influence of pagan superstition, Muhammedan delusion, or the papacy, than…”

“the spirits: Rev 12:9; Kg1 22:19-23; Ch2 18:18-22; Eze 14:9; Joh 8:44; Co2 11:13-15; Ti1 4:1; Jam 3:15 working: Rev 13:13, Rev 13:14, Rev 19:20; Deu 13:1, Deu 13:2; Mat 24:24; Mar 13:22; Th2 2:9 which: Kg1 22:6, Kg1 22:10, Kg1 22:11, Kg1 22:19-22; Act 13:8-10 the whole: Rev 3:10, Rev 12:9, Rev 13:3; Luk 2:1; Rom 1:8; Jo1 5:19 to gather: Rev 16:16, Rev 17:14, Rev 19:19, Rev 20:8; Isa 34:1-8, Isa 63:1-6; Eze 38:8-12; Joe 3:11-14 God Almighty: Rev 16:7 Revelation 16:15”