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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Revelation 12:8

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Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And he prevailed not - The dragon himself is principally mentioned; but his angels, likewise, are to be understood. Neither was this place found any more in heaven - So till now he had a place in heaven. How deep a mystery is this! One may compare this with Luk 10:18; Eph 2:2; Eph 4:8; Eph 6:12. Revelation 12:9
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