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Revelation 18:8-10
Good News Translation
Revelation 18:8-10
Good News Translation
8 Because of this, in one day she will be struck with plagues—
disease, grief, and famine.
And she will be burned with fire,
because the Lord God, who judges her, is mighty.”
9 (A)The kings of the earth who took part in her immorality and lust will cry and weep over the city when they see the smoke from the flames that consume her. 10 They stand a long way off, because they are afraid of sharing in her suffering. They say, “How terrible! How awful! This great and mighty city Babylon! In just one hour you have been punished!”
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Revelation 18:8-10
New King James Version
Revelation 18:8-10
New King James Version
8 Therefore her plagues will come (A)in one day—death and mourning and famine. And (B)she will be utterly burned with fire, (C)for strong is the Lord God who [a]judges her.
The World Mourns Babylon’s Fall
9 (D)“The kings of the earth who committed fornication and lived luxuriously with her (E)will weep and lament for her, (F)when they see the smoke of her burning, 10 standing at a distance for fear of her torment, saying, (G)‘Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! (H)For in one hour your judgment has come.’
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Revelation 18:8-10
New International Version
Revelation 18:8-10
New International Version
8 Therefore in one day(A) her plagues will overtake her:
death, mourning and famine.
She will be consumed by fire,(B)
for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.
Threefold Woe Over Babylon’s Fall
9 “When the kings of the earth who committed adultery with her(C) and shared her luxury(D) see the smoke of her burning,(E) they will weep and mourn over her.(F) 10 Terrified at her torment, they will stand far off(G) and cry:
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