And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.
Ver. 1. I saw another angel] Some excellent and worthy man (saith Mr Brightman), such a one as should come suddenly before he be looked for, as those things do that slip down from heaven.
Having great power] εξουσιαν, or authority; as having in hand a great business, viz. the denouncing of Rome's utter ruin.
And the earth was lighted] He delivered himself clearly and expressly, so as that all men may well understand his meaning. Ribera the Jesuit gives this note upon this text, that the judgment of Rome's desolation shall be (not kept secret, but) made manifest to all men.