NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 17

Revelation 18:17

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For in an hour such great riches are made desolate.’ Every ship master, and everyone who sails anywhere, and mariners, and as many as gain their living by sea, stood far away,

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Revelation 18:14–20

14

The fruits which your soul lusted after have been lost to you. All things that were dainty and sumptuous have perished from you, and you will find them no more at all.

15

The merchants of these things, who were made rich by her, will stand far away for the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning,

16

saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, she who was dressed in fine linen, purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls!

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For in an hour such great riches are made desolate.’ Every ship master, and everyone who sails anywhere, and mariners, and as many as gain their living by sea, stood far away,

18

and cried out as they looked at the smoke of her burning, saying, ‘What is like the great city?’

19

They cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and mourning, saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, in which all who had their ships in the sea were made rich by reason of her great wealth!’ For she is made desolate in one hour.

20

“Rejoice over her, O heaven, you saints, apostles, and prophets, for God has judged your judgment on her.”

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