ACC ~ Revelation 17 v13 - 14

CHRIST WILL HAND THE EVIL KINGS OVER FOR DEATH. OECUMENIUS: Although these future ten kings have no agreement among themselves, yet they are of one mind in this, that they give their power and authority to the beast, that is, to the antichrist. For they will be defeated by him, and he alone will finally rule over all things. Although they will be defeated against their will, it is said nonetheless that they have one mind, since the ten suffer the same experience of defeat and ruin. It is as though he had said, “The ten agreed and consented to be defeated by the antichrist.” “These will make war on the Lamb,” it says. For before they are wholly destroyed by the antichrist, these kings, about whom the passage is speaking, will persecute the church. However, Christ will triumph, for he will hand these evil men over to the yet more evil antichrist for death. And Christ will triumph in another way also, since his servants struggle unto death for their faith in him. For it says, “they are called and chosen and faithful,” that is, the servants of Christ. COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 17.9-14.

CHRIST WILL TRIUMPH IN HIS FOLLOWERS. PRIMASIUS: It now says clearly that that power that they had received with the beast they will hand over to the beast, that is, to that head that seemed to have died and to have come to life again. For by a common consent and will they will give to him every worship of their desire and effort and exhibit their servitude. … Although it is describing the power of this adversarial body, it now rightly foretells the victory of the Lamb. And to indicate that he will triumph in his followers, it adds, “And those with him, the elect, the faithful and the called.” And with good reason does it mention the elect first, for the Lord said, “Many are called, but few are chosen.” COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 17.13-14.

PARTICIPATING IN CHRIST’S RULE. ANDREW OF CAESAREA: Indeed! For “no one can serve two masters.” And so those who conspire together with an evil agreement and ally themselves with the antichrist will oppose themselves to Christ. However, the Lamb of God who was slain for us will conquer them. For he was not deprived of his kingdom and lordship over all things when he became man, so that he might acquire even his elect as participants in his own rule. COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 17.13-14.

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