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Book of Revelation, Chapter 18

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Chapter 18 of Revelation—New American Standard Bible (NASB)

  1. ¶ After these things I saw another 1angel 2coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was 3illumined with his glory.
  2. And he cried out with a mighty voice, saying, “[a]4Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She 5has become a dwelling place of demons and a [b]prison of every 6unclean spirit, and a [c]prison of every unclean and hateful bird.
  3. For all the nations [d]have drunk of the 7wine of the [e]passion of her immorality, and 8the kings of the earth have committed acts of immorality with her, and the 9merchants of the earth have become rich by the [f]wealth of her [g]10sensuality.”
  4. ¶ I heard another voice from heaven, saying, “11Come out of her, my people, so that you will not participate in her sins and receive of her plagues;
  5. for her sins have [h]12piled up as high as heaven, and God has 13remembered her iniquities.
  6. 14Pay her back even as she has paid, and [i]give back to her double according to her deeds; in the 15cup which she has mixed, mix twice as much for her.
  7. 16To the degree that she glorified herself and 17lived [j]sensuously, to the same degree give her torment and mourning; for she says in her heart, ‘18I SIT as A QUEEN AND I AM NOT A WIDOW, and will never see mourning.’
  8. For this reason 19in one day her plagues will come, [k]pestilence and mourning and famine, and she will be 20burned up with fire; for the Lord God who judges her 21is strong.
  9. ¶ “And 22the kings of the earth, who committed acts of immorality and 23lived [l]sensuously with her, will 24weep and lament over her when they 25see the smoke of her burning,
  10. 26standing at a distance because of the fear of her torment, saying, ‘27Woe, woe, 28the great city, Babylon, the strong city! For in 29one hour your judgment has come.’
  11. ¶ “And the 30merchants of the earth 31weep and mourn over her, because no one buys their cargoes any more—
  12. cargoes of 32gold and silver and precious [m]stones and pearls and fine linen and purple and silk and scarlet, and every kind of citron wood and every article of ivory and every article made from very costly wood and [n]bronze and iron and marble,
  13. and cinnamon and [o]spice and incense and perfume and frankincense and wine and olive oil and fine flour and wheat and cattle and sheep, and cargoes of horses and chariots and [p]slaves and [q]33human lives.
  14. The fruit [r]you long for has gone from you, and all things that were luxurious and splendid have passed away from you and men will no longer find them.
  15. The 34merchants of 35these things, who became rich from her, will 36stand at a distance because of the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning,
  16. saying, ‘37Woe, woe, 38the great city, she who 39was clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, and [s]adorned with gold and precious [t]stones and pearls;
  17. for in 40one hour such great wealth has been laid 41waste!’ And 42every shipmaster and every [u]passenger and sailor, and as many as make their living by the sea, 43stood at a distance,
  18. and were 44crying out as they 45saw the smoke of her burning, saying, ‘46What city is like 47the great city?’
  19. And they threw 48dust on their heads and were crying out, weeping and mourning, saying, ‘49Woe, woe, the great city, in which all who had ships at sea 50became rich by her [v]wealth, for in 51one hour she has been laid 52waste!’
  20. 53Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you [w]saints and 54apostles and prophets, because 55God has [x]pronounced judgment for you against her.”
  21. ¶ Then [y]a 56strong angel 57took up a stone like a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying, “So will Babylon, 58the great city, be thrown down with violence, and 59will not be found any longer.
  22. And 60the sound of harpists and musicians and flute-players and trumpeters will not be heard in you any longer; and no craftsman of any craft will be found in you any longer; and the 61sound of a mill will not be heard in you any longer;
  23. and the light of a lamp will not shine in you any longer; and the 62voice of the bridegroom and bride will not be heard in you any longer; for your 63merchants were the great men of the earth, because all the nations were deceived 64by your sorcery.
  24. And in her was found the 65blood of prophets and of [z]saints and of 66all who have been slain on the earth.”

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Lit Babylon...fell, fell
  2. ^ Or haunt
  3. ^ Or haunt
  4. ^ Two early ancient mss read have fallen by
  5. ^ Lit wrath
  6. ^ Lit power
  7. ^ Or luxury
  8. ^ Lit joined together
  9. ^ Lit double to her
  10. ^ Or luxuriously
  11. ^ Lit death
  12. ^ Or luxuriously
  13. ^ Lit stone
  14. ^ Or brass
  15. ^ Gr amomon
  16. ^ Lit bodies
  17. ^ Lit souls of people (Gr anthropoi)
  18. ^ Lit of your soul’s desire
  19. ^ Lit gilded
  20. ^ Lit stone and pearl
  21. ^ Lit one who sails to a place
  22. ^ Lit costliness
  23. ^ Or holy ones
  24. ^ Lit judged your judgment of her
  25. ^ Lit one
  26. ^ Or holy ones

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Re 17:1, 7
  2. ^ Re 10:1
  3. ^ Eze 43:2
  4. ^ Is 21:9; Je 51:8; Re 14:8
  5. ^ Is 13:21f; 34:11, 13-15; Je 50:39; 51:37; Zp 2:14f
  6. ^ Re 16:13
  7. ^ Je 51:7; Re 14:8
  8. ^ Re 17:2; 18:9
  9. ^ Eze 27:9-25; Re 18:11, 15, 19, 23
  10. ^ 1Ti 5:11; Re 18:7, 9
  11. ^ Is 52:11; Je 50:8; 51:6, 9, 45; 2Co 6:17
  12. ^ Je 51:9
  13. ^ Re 16:19
  14. ^ Ps 137:8; Je 50:15, 29
  15. ^ Re 17:4
  16. ^ Eze 28:2-8
  17. ^ 1Ti 5:11; Re 18:3, 9
  18. ^ Is 47:7f; Zp 2:15
  19. ^ Is 47:9; Je 50:31f; Re 18:10
  20. ^ Re 17:16
  21. ^ Je 50:34; Re 11:17f
  22. ^ Re 17:2; 18:3
  23. ^ 1Ti 5:11; Re 18:3, 7
  24. ^ Eze 26:16f; 27:35
  25. ^ Re 14:11; 18:18; 19:3
  26. ^ Re 18:15, 17
  27. ^ Re 18:16, 19
  28. ^ Re 11:8; 16:19; 18:16, 18, 19, 21
  29. ^ Re 17:12; 18:8, 17, 19
  30. ^ Eze 27:9-25; Re 18:3, 15, 19, 23
  31. ^ Eze 27:27-34
  32. ^ Eze 27:12-22; Re 17:4
  33. ^ 1Ch 5:21; Eze 27:13; 1Ti 1:10
  34. ^ Re 18:3
  35. ^ Re 18:12, 13
  36. ^ Re 18:10
  37. ^ Re 18:10, 19
  38. ^ Re 18:10, 18, 19, 21
  39. ^ Re 17:4
  40. ^ Re 18:10
  41. ^ Re 17:16; 18:19
  42. ^ Eze 27:28f
  43. ^ Re 18:10
  44. ^ Eze 27:30
  45. ^ Re 18:9
  46. ^ Eze 27:32; Re 13:4
  47. ^ Re 18:10
  48. ^ Jos 7:6; Jb 2:12; La 2:10
  49. ^ Re 18:10
  50. ^ Re 18:3, 15
  51. ^ Re 18:10
  52. ^ Re 17:16; 18:17
  53. ^ Je 51:48; Re 12:12
  54. ^ Lu 11:49f
  55. ^ Re 6:10; 18:6ff; 19:2
  56. ^ Re 5:2; 10:1
  57. ^ Je 51:63f
  58. ^ Re 18:10
  59. ^ Eze 26:21
  60. ^ Is 24:8; Eze 26:13; Mt 9:23
  61. ^ Ec 12:4; Je 25:10
  62. ^ Je 7:34; 16:9
  63. ^ Is 23:8; Re 6:15; 18:3
  64. ^ Na 3:4; Re 9:21
  65. ^ Re 16:6; 17:6
  66. ^ Mt 23:35

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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