15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.



Ver. 15. Great voices in heaven] i.e. Great joy and triumph in the Church militant.



Are become the kingdoms] They have renounced Popery, given up their names to the gospel, and received the Reformation.



For ever and ever] Not for a thousand years only, as the millenaries hold.