Revelation 18:15-16

The Fall of Babylon

15 o The merchants of these wares, who gained wealth from her, p will stand far off, in fear of her torment, weeping and mourning aloud,

16 "Alas, alas, for the great city
q that was clothed in fine linen,
in purple and scarlet,
adorned with gold,
with jewels, and with pearls!

  1. Cross References
    Revelation 18:3
    For all nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her sexual immorality, and the kings of the earth have committed immorality with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown rich from the power of her luxurious living.
    Revelation 18:11
    And the merchants of the earth weep and mourn for her, since no one buys their cargo anymore.
  2. Cross References
    Revelation 18:10
    They will stand far off, in fear of her torment, and say, "Alas! Alas! You great city, you mighty city, Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.
  3. Cross References
    Revelation 17:4
    The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and jewels and pearls, holding in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality.
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