‏ Revelation of John 11:12

 Saying ( λεγουσης ). Present active predicate participle of  λεγω, feminine genitive agreeing with  φωνης, though some MSS. have the accusative  φωνην λεγουσαν, either construction being proper after  ηκουσαν (they heard). There is a little evidence for  ηκουσα like 12:10 (24 times in the book). Cf. Joh 5:28.

 Come up hither ( αναβατε ωδε ). Second aorist active imperative of  αναβαινω. The ascension of these two witnesses is in full view of their enemies, not just in the presence of a few friends as with Christ (Ac 1:9).

 They went up ( ανεβησαν ). Second aorist active indicative of  αναβαινω.

 In the cloud ( εν τη νεφελη ). As Jesus did (Ac 1:9) and like Elijah (2Ki 2:11). Their triumph is openly celebrated before their enemies and is like the rapture described by Paul in 1Th 4:17.

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