The book is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle,[1][2] but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.

[13] The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges assumes that this angel and the one who came forward in Revelation 17:1 are the same.

According to Methodist writer Joseph Benson, it was "intended to denote [Jesus'] justice and holiness, and also that victory and triumph should mark his progress".

[11] The King James Version of verse 6 from this chapter is cited as texts in the English-language oratorio "Messiah" by George Frideric Handel (HWV 56).

[22] This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: Gill, John.