Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.

Clearly Favored an Suggestive of an Suggestive of a Late Clearly Favored a Church Father Neutral Early Date Early Date Date Late-Date Shepherd of Hermes (A.D. 85-90) Papias of Hierapolis (A.D. 60-130) Clement of Alexandria (A.D. 150-215) The Muratorian Canon (A.D. 170) Cerinthus (A.D. 100) Irenaeus (A.D. 180) Tertullian (A.D. 160-220) Origen (A.D. 185-254) The Anti-Marcionite Prologues (A.D. 185-254) Eusebius (A.D. 260-340) Athanasius (A.D. 295-373) Victorinus (A.D. 304) Epiphanies (A. D. 315-403) Jerome (A.D. 340-420) The Acts of John at Rome (A.D. 400-600)

The Syriac Translations (A.D. 508)

Andreas of Cappadocia (A.D. 520) :10 10 They are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come; but when he does come, he must remain for a little while.

Revelation 17:10 10 They are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come; but when he does come, he must remain for a little while.

“She who is in , chosen together with you, sends you her greetings.” 1Pet 5:13

Ezekiel Revelation Throne vision (1:4-28) Throne vision (4:1-11) Scroll (2:9-10) Scroll (5:1-5) Four plagues (5:12-17) First four seals (6:1-8) Slain by altars (6:4,13) Fifth seal: martyrs (6:9-11) The Wrath About to come The Wrath About to Come (7:2, 5-6, 27) (6:17) Foreheads marked (9:4) 144,000 sealed (7:2—8) Before the Throne Multitude before throne (10:1) (7:9-17) Coals thrown on earth Coals scattered (10:2, 6-7) (8:1-5) No more delay (12:25) No more delay (10:1-7) Scroll eaten (2:9 -3:9) Scroll eaten (10:8 -11) Ezekiel Revelation Cup of wrath (23:30-35) Cup of wrath (14:6-12) the Harlot “Babylon” the Harlot (chap. 23) (17:1-6) Laments for Tyre (26:15-27:36) Laments for Babylon (18:9-24) Supper for birds & animals Supper for birds (32:4-6) (19:17-21) Dry bones “resurrection” (37) First “resurrection” (20:1-6) Gog from Magog (38) Gog and Magog (20:7-10) Judgment (39:21) Judgment (20:11-15) Temple vision (40) (21:1-8) Temple walls and gates (40) City gates and walls (21:9-21) God’s glory returns to the God’s glory in New Jerusalem temple (43:1-6) (21:22-23) Ever-deepening river (47) River of Life (21:22-22:5)

Revelation 18:1 1 After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. Revelation 18:2 2 With a mighty voice he shouted: "Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great! She has become a home for demons and a haunt for every evil spirit, a haunt for every unclean and detestable bird. Revelation 18:3 3 For all the nations have drunk the maddening wine of her adulteries. The kings of the earth committed adultery with her, and the merchants of the earth grew rich from her excessive luxuries." Revelation 18:4 4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: "Come out of her, my people … "So when you see standing in the holy place 'the abomination that causes desolation,' spoken of through the prophet Daniel — let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let no one on the roof of his house go down to take anything out of the house. Let no one in the field go back to get his cloak.”

Matthew 24:15-18 "When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city. For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written.”

Luke 21:20-22 Revelation 18:5 4 so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues; 5 for her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her crimes.

Revelation 18:6 6 Give back to her as she has given; pay her back double for what she has done. Mix her a double portion from her own cup. Revelation 18:7 7 Give her as much torture and grief as the glory and luxury she gave herself. In her heart she boasts, 'I sit as queen; I am not a widow, and I will never mourn.' "When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city. For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written.”

Luke 21:20-22 Revelation 18:8 8 Therefore in one day her plagues will overtake her: death, mourning and famine. She will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her. Revelation 18:9 9 "When the kings of the earth who committed adultery with her and shared her luxury see the smoke of her burning, they will weep and mourn over her. Revelation 18:10 10 Terrified at her torment, they will stand far off and cry:

"'Woe! Woe, O great city, O Babylon, city of power! In one hour your doom has come!' Revelation 18:11 11 "The merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her because no one buys their cargoes any more— Revelation 18:12 12 cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet cloth; every sort of citron wood, and articles of every kind made of ivory, costly wood, bronze, iron and marble; Revelation 18:13 13 cargoes of cinnamon and spice, of incense, myrrh and frankincense, of wine and olive oil, of fine flour and wheat; cattle and sheep; horses and carriages; and bodies and souls of men. "In these streets and lanes everything might be purchased: … imported from foreign lands – nay, the rarest of articles from the remotest parts … precious metals; glass, silks, fine linen, woolen stuffs, purple, and costly hangings; essences, ointments, and perfumes, as precious as gold; articles of food and drink from foreign lands – in short, what India, Persia, Arabia, Media, Egypt, Italy, Greece, and even the far-off lands of the Gentiles yielded, might be had in these bazaars”

Edersheim, Life and Times of the Jews 1:116 " It can therefore be nothing certainly but the kindness of us Romans which hath excited you against us; who, in the first place, have given you this land to possess; and, in the next place, have set over you kings of your own nation … we have given you leave to gather up that tribute which is paid to God with such other gifts that are dedicated to him; nor have we called those that carried these donations to account, nor prohibited them; till at length you became richer than we ourselves, even when you were our enemies; and you made preparations for war against us with our own money” ~Titus Josephus Wars 6:6:2 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are.”

Matthew 23:15 Revelation 18:14 14 "They will say, 'The fruit you longed for is gone from you. All your riches and splendor have vanished, never to be recovered.' Revelation 18:15 15 The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand far off, terrified at her torment. They will weep and mourn Revelation 18:16 16 and cry out: "'Woe! Woe, O great city, dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet, and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls!

Revelation 18:17 17 In one hour such great wealth has been brought to ruin!' "Every sea captain, and all who travel by ship, the sailors, and all who earn their living from the sea, will stand far off. Revelation 18:18 18 When they see the smoke of her burning, they will exclaim, 'Was there ever a city like this great city?' Jerusalem …

“the city of the Great King.” Mt 5:35 “esteemed holy by all mankind” Josephus, Wars: V:1:3

“queen among the provinces,” Lam 1:1 “The Joy of the whole earth” Ps 48:3 “This is Jerusalem, which I have set in the center of the nations, with countries all around her.” (Ez 5:5) Revelation 18:19 19 They will throw dust on their heads, and with weeping and mourning cry out: "'Woe! Woe, O great city, where all who had ships on the sea became rich through her wealth! In one hour she has been brought to ruin! Revelation 18:20 20 Rejoice over her, O heaven! Rejoice, saints and apostles and prophets! God has judged her for the way she treated you.'" “this generation will be held responsible for the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the beginning of the world, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, this generation will be held responsible for it all.” Lk 11:46 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you …”

Lk 23:34-37 “Surely no prophet can die outside of Jerusalem!” Lk 13:33 Revelation 18:21 21 Then a mighty angel picked up a boulder the size of a large millstone and threw it into the sea, and said: "With such violence the great city of Babylon will be thrown down, never to be found again. Revelation 18:22 22 The music of harpists and musicians, flute players and trumpeters, will never be heard in you again. No workman of any trade will ever be found in you again. The sound of a millstone will never be heard in you again.

NIV Revelation 18:23 23 The light of a lamp will never shine in you again. The voice of bridegroom and bride will never be heard in you again. Your merchants were the world's great men. By your magic spell all the nations were led astray. “Look, Your house is left to you desolate” Matthew 23:38 Revelation 18:24 24 In her was found the blood of prophets and of the saints, and of all who have been killed on the earth."