Revelation 18:16-18
Amplified Bible
16 saying, ‘Woe, woe, for the great city that was robed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet, gilded and adorned with gold, with precious stones, and with pearls;(A) 17 because in one hour all the vast wealth has been laid waste.’ And every ship captain or navigator, and every [a]passenger and sailor, and all who make their living by the sea, stood a long way off,(B) 18 and exclaimed as they watched the smoke of her burning, saying, ‘What could be compared to the great city?’
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- Revelation 18:17 Lit one who sails to a place.
Revelation 18:16-18
New International Version
16 and cry out:
“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city,(A)
dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet,
and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls!(B)
17 In one hour(C) such great wealth has been brought to ruin!’(D)
“Every sea captain, and all who travel by ship, the sailors, and all who earn their living from the sea,(E) will stand far off.(F) 18 When they see the smoke of her burning,(G) they will exclaim, ‘Was there ever a city like this great city(H)?’(I)
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