And there came one of the seven angels, saying, Come hither — This relation concerning the great whore, and that concerning the wife of the Lamb, Revelation 21:9-10, have the same introduction, in token of the exact opposition between them. I will show thee the judgment of the great whore — Which is now circumstantially described. That sitteth as a queen — In pomp, power, ease, and luxury. Upon many waters — Many people and nations, Revelation 17:15.
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Revelation 17:1
1 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: