Revelation of John 18:20-23
Rejoice Rev 19:1-3; Judg 5:31; Ps 48:11, Ps 58:10, Ps 96:11-13, Ps 107:42, Ps 109:28; Prov 11:10; Isa 44:23, Isa 49:13; Jer 51:47-48 and ye It is peculiarly worthy of remark, that the apostles, who are idolatrously honoured at Rome, and daily worshipped, should be specially mentioned as rejoicing in her fall; as if it "avenged them" on her, for the dishonour cast on their characters, while it vindicated the glory of God. Eph 2:20, Eph 3:5, Eph 4:11; 2Pet 3:2; Jude 1:17 God Rev 6:10, Rev 19:2; Deut 32:42; Ps 18:47, Ps 94:1; Isa 26:21; Luke 11:49-50, Luke 18:7-8 a mighty This was to represent the violence of her fall, and that she should never rise again; which is further illustrated by varied emphatic expressions taken from the ancient prophets. But Rome is still standing and flourishing, and honoured by many nations as the metropolis of the Christian world; she still resounds with singers and musicians; she still excels in arts, which serve for pomp and luxury; she still abounds with candles, and lamps, and torches, burning even by day, as well as by night; and consequently this prophecy has not been, but remains to fulfilled. Thus Exod 15:5; Neh 9:11; Jer 51:63-64 and shall Rev 18:22, Rev 12:8, Rev 16:20, Rev 20:11; Job 20:8; Ps 37:36; Ezek 26:21; Dan 11:19 the voice Isa 24:8-9; Jer 7:34, Jer 16:9, Jer 25:10, Jer 33:11; Ezek 26:13 the light Rev 22:5; Job 21:17; Prov 4:18-19, Prov 24:20 the voice Rev 18:22 thy merchants Rev 18:3, Rev 18:11-19; Isa 23:8; Ezek 27:24-25, Ezek 27:33-34 for Rev 18:3, Rev 18:9, Rev 12:9, Rev 13:13-16, Rev 17:2, Rev 17:5, Rev 21:8, Rev 22:15; 2Kgs 9:22; Isa 47:9; Nah 3:4; Acts 8:11
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