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God’s holy people were witnesses for Jesus, even shedding their blood (see Revelation 16:6; Hebrews 12:4). During John's time, Rome caused this persecution.
The main drama in this section shows the powers that stand against God and cause the persecution and suffering of God’s people. Rome’s power attracted and impressed many people (Revelation 17:6). John clearly describes Rome's sins and shares God's judgment (Revelation 17:3–18) before he describes Rome’s fall (18:1–24) and heaven’s response to that fall (19:1–10).
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
Glossary
Babylon as a Symbol Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Revelation Horn Lucifer Mystery Place of the Dead Prostitute, Prostitution Rome (City)
Topics
Horn: Symbolical Idolatry: Wicked Practices of Licentiousness of Martyrdom: General Scriptures Concerning Martyrdom: The Apostasy Guilty of Inflicting Persecution of the Righteous