“And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.”
Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring - those who obey God's commandments and hold fast their testimony to Jesus - the dragon shifts his attack to the church's children, those who keep God's word and bear witness. The final conflict centers on the faith and obedience of believers.
Church Fathers on Revelation 12:17
“And the earth helped the woman, and opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.” That the earth opened her mouth and swallowed up the waters, sets forth the vengeance for the present troubles. Although, therefore, it may signify this woman bringing forth, it shows her afterwards flying when her offspring is brought forth, because both things did not happen at one time; for we know that Christ was born, but that the time should arrive…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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