Revelation — Chapter 18

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Revelation 18:1 And after these things ^RI saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

Rev 17:1

Revelation 18:2 And he ^Rcried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.

Rev 1:15; Rev 5:2

Revelation 18:3 For ^Rall nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.

Rev 18:9; Rev 14:8

Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, ^RCome out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

Gen 19:12-13; Num 16:26-27

Revelation 18:5 For her sins have ^Rreached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.

Gen 18:20-21; 2 Chr 28:9

Revelation 18:6 ^RReward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.

Rev 13:10; Rev 16:5-6

Revelation 18:7 How ^Rmuch she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.

Isa 22:12-14; Isa 47:1-2,7-9

Revelation 18:8 Therefore ^Rshall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.

Rev 18:10,17,19; Isa 47:9-11

Revelation 18:9 And ^Rthe kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,

Rev 18:3,7; Rev 17:2,12-13

Revelation 18:10 Standing ^Rafar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.

Num 16:34

Revelation 18:11 And ^Rthe merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:

Rev 18:3,9,15,20,23; Rev 13:16-17

Revelation 18:12 The ^Rmerchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,

Rev 17:4; 1 Kgs 10:11-12

Revelation 18:13 And ^Rcinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.

1 Kgs 10:10,15,25; 2 Chr 9:9

Revelation 18:14 And the fruits that ^Rthy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.

Num 11:4,34; Ps 78:18

Revelation 18:15 The merchants of these things, ^Rwhich were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,

Rev 18:3,11; Hos 12:7-8

Revelation 18:16 And saying, Alas, alas that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

Revelation 18:17 For ^Rin one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,

Rev 18:10; Isa 47:9

Revelation 18:18 And cried ^Rwhen they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!

Rev 18:9

Revelation 18:19 And ^Rthey cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.

Josh 7:6; 1 Sam 4:12

Revelation 18:20 ^RRejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

Rev 19:1-3; Judg 5:31

Revelation 18:21 And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, ^RThus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.

Exod 15:5; Neh 9:11

Revelation 18:22 And ^Rthe voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;

Isa 24:8-9; Jer 7:34

Revelation 18:23 And ^Rthe light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.

Rev 22:5; Job 21:17

Revelation 18:24 And ^Rin her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.

Rev 11:7; Rev 16:6

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📖 What We’re Reading

Revelation 18:1–8 — Babylon's fall and a call to depart

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

An angel announces fallen Babylon, and a heavenly voice calls God's people away from her sins and impending judgment.

Key Truth: Refuse participation in corrupting sin.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Revelation 18:9–19 — Lament over lost wealth

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Kings, merchants, and seafarers mourn the sudden collapse of the city and their luxury, revealing dependence on its wealth.

Key Truth: Examine prosperity without making it your ultimate security.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Revelation 18:20–24 — The city's final downfall

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Heaven is called to rejoice in God's judgment, while a millstone image portrays Babylon's irreversible fall and exposed bloodguilt.

Key Truth: Entrust justice to God and reject exploitative gain.

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Jeremiah 51:63 — Jeremiah's sinking-stone sign offers background for Babylon's downfall imagery.

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