Verse 17. And another angel. The fifth in order. This angel came for a different purpose -- with reference to the cutting off of the enemies of God, represented by the gathering of a vintage. Compare Mt 13:41; 24:31.
Came out of the temple which is in heaven. Sent or commissioned by God. See Barnes |Re 14:15|.
He also having a sharp sickle. On the word sickle, see Barnes |Re 14:14|.