These were redeemed from among men.—They are a separate class, “from among” men. “The thought is that of public purchase; and all the other uses of this word _agorazo_, throughout the New Testament, emphatically support a most commercial signification. We call especial attention to the signification of this word, because the tendency to deny that there was a purchase of our race effected by a _price_ given for man’s release from the ‘curse’ is prevalent and a growing one—very subversive of the true faith, once delivered to the saints.”—E. _443_, 430. [Being the first‐fruits] FROM THE BEGINNING unto God and [to] IN the Lamb.—“Separated from the entire mass as the best absolutely.—Num. 18:12.” (Cook) Deut. 26:2; Jas. 1:18. 14:5. And in their mouth.—By contrast to the lies of the False Prophet. Was found no [guile] FALSEHOOD.—They fully and thoroughly believe the doctrines they teach.—Psa. 15:1, 2. For they are without fault [before the Throne of God].—“Faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding Joy.”—Jude 24; Eph. 5:27; Psa. 15:1‐5. 14:6. And I saw [another] AN angel.—_The Divine Plan of the Ages_, Volume I of the _Scripture Studies_. Fly in the midst of heaven.—“From one end of heaven to the other” amongst Christian people of all denominations.—Matt. 24:31. Having the everlasting Gospel.—The same Gospel preached by our Heavenly Father (Gal. 3:8), the Lord Jesus Christ (John 10:16), the holy Apostles (Acts 15:13‐18), the holy Prophets (Acts 3:19‐24) and the holy Angels (Luke 2:10, 13, 14); but entirely overlooked by the clergy. To preach unto them that dwell on the earth.—To independent Christians.—Rev. 13:13, 14. And [to] UNTO every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.—All mankind, living and dead.—1 Tim. 2:4‐7. 14:7. [Saying] with a loud voice.—By millions of copies circulated earth‐ wide. Fear God, and give glory to Him.—Rather than to creeds, sects and clergy. For the hour of His judgment is come.—The _MILLENNIAL DAWN_, the dawn of the thousand‐year Judgment Day of Christ, is at hand.—Rev. 15:4; 11:18. And worship Him that made Heaven, and earth, and the sea.—God, our Heavenly Father, the Creator of all things.—Neh. 9:6; Psa. 33:6, 124:8; Acts 14:15; 17:24. And the fountains of waters.—His Heaven‐sent Word. 14:8. And there followed another [angel] A SECOND.—Volume II of _Scripture Studies_.