Revelation 18:16

They will say, 1 “Woe, woe to the great city 2 that was dressed in fine linen, 3 in purple, and in scarlet, 2 and was adorned with gold, 3 precious jewels, and pearls! 2

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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!

In Context

15The merchants of these goods who became rich by her will stand away from her at a distance because of the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning loudly.

17In a single hour all that wealth has been wasted.” Every ship's captain, every seafaring man, sailors, and all whose living is made from the sea, stood off at a distance.

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Cross References

Luke 16:19Now there was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and was enjoying every day his great wealth.

Revelation 18:10They will stand off at a distance, afraid of her torment, saying, 1 “Woe, woe to the great city, 2 Babylon, the powerful city! 1 For in a single hour your punishment has come.”

Matthew Henry on Revelation 18:10-24

The Fall of Babylon. ( a. d. 95.) 9 And the 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, 10 Standing afar 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. 11 And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more: 12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and… Read the whole commentary →

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