15 The (A)merchants of (B)these things, who became rich from her, will (C)stand at a distance because of the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning, 16 saying, ‘(D)Woe, woe, (E)the great city, she who (F)was clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, and [a]adorned with gold, precious [b]stones, and pearls; 17 for in (G)one hour such great wealth has been laid (H)waste!’ And (I)every shipmaster and every [c]passenger and sailor, and all who [d]make their living by the sea, (J)stood at a distance,

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 18:16 Lit gilded
  2. Revelation 18:16 Lit stone and pearl
  3. Revelation 18:17 Lit one who sails to a place
  4. Revelation 18:17 Lit work the sea

15 The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her(A) will stand far off,(B) terrified at her torment. They will weep and mourn(C) 16 and cry out:

“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city,(D)
    dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet,
    and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls!(E)
17 In one hour(F) such great wealth has been brought to ruin!’(G)

“Every sea captain, and all who travel by ship, the sailors, and all who earn their living from the sea,(H) will stand far off.(I)

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