Revelation 18:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 18:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 18:17 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 18:17 — KJV
“For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,”
— Revelation 18:17 (KJV)
Revelation 18:17 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 18:17
“Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:17: one, hour, great
“Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones, and lay away their robes, and put off their broidered garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling; they shall sit upon the ground, and shall tremble at every moment, and be astonished at thee. trembling: Heb. tremblings”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:17: one, come, every
“But I will remove far off from you the northern army, and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, with his face toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost sea, and his stink shall come up, and his ill savour shall come up, because he hath done great things. hath...: Heb. hath magnified to do”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:17: one, great, come
“And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:17: one, hour, great
“And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 18:17: one, stood, afar
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