But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.
Ver. 18. But the saints of the Most High.] Or, The most high saints, highly exalted in Christ, and preferred far above those earth sprung mushroom monarchs, Dan 7:17 who are of the earth earthy, and partake not of the inheritance of the saints in light. Now this is a very true definition of a Church, saith Junius here, viz., Coetus sanctorum ad excelsa, a company of saints partaking of a high and heavenly calling. Heb 3:1
Shall take the kingdom.] Take it "by force," Mat 11:12 lay hold on the promised inheritance; yet not till it is given them, and the time is come. Dan 7:22