Revelation of John 15:8

temple . . . filled-- (Isa 6:4); compare Exo 40:34; Ch2 5:14, as to the earthly temple, of which this is the antitype. the glory of God and . . . power--then fully manifested. no man was able to enter . . . the temple--because of God's presence in His manifested glory and power during the execution of these judgments. Next: Revelation Chapter 16

Hitherto, according to the judgment of very eminent expositors, God had represented to his servant, John, I. The state of the church under the pagan powers, in the six seals opened; and then, II. The state of the church under the papal powers, in the vision of the six trumpets that began to sound upon the opening of the seventh seal: and then is inserted. III. A more general and brief account of the past, present, and future state of the church, in the little book, etc. He now proceeds, IV. To show him how antichrist should be destroyed, by what steps that destruction should be accomplished, in the vision of the seven vials. This chapter contains an awful introduction or preparation for the pouring out of the vials, in which we have, 1. A sight of those angels in heaven who were to have the execution of this great work, and with what acclamations of joy the heavenly hosts applauded the great design (Rev 15:1-4). 2. A sight of these angels coming out of heaven to receive those vials which they were to pour out, and the great commotions this caused in the world (Rev 15:5, etc.).

15:8 The Temple was filled with smoke as a symbol of God’s glory and power (Isa 6:4; see Exod 19:16-18; 40:34-35; 1 Kgs 8:10-13).