John Trapp on Revelation 12:5
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Revelation12:5
Verſe 5. And ſhe brought forth a man-childe] Conſtantine, the Chriſtian Churches firſt and chief Champion.
Who was to rule all Nations] The whole Roman Empire, but eſpecially to over-rule and ſubdue the Churches many and mighty enemies: as Conſtantine did moſt notably.
Caught up to God and to his throne] To rule in the Church next under God himſelf. And to this height of honour he was caught, when the Empire was caſt upon him, not once thinking of it.De. civ. Dei, l. 5. cap 25. Bonus Deus Conſtantinum magnum tantis terrenis implevit muneribus, quanta optare nullus auderet, ſaith Auguſtine.
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