Revelation
King James Version (KJV)
Revelation 18:15
“The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,”
King James Version (KJV)
Revelation 18:15 Context
12The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, 13And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men. 14And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all. 15The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, 16And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls! 17For 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, 18And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!
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Other Translations
The Merchants of these things which were made riche by her, shall stand afarre off for the feare of her torment, weeping and wailing.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"The merchants of these things, who became rich from her, will stand at a distance because of the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The merchants of these things, who were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning;
- American Standard Version (1901)
The traders in these things, by which their wealth was increased, will be watching far off for fear of her punishment, weeping and crying;
- Basic English Bible
The merchants of these things, who had been enriched through her, shall stand afar off through fear of her torment, weeping and grieving,
- Darby Bible
The merchants of these things who were made rich by her, shall stand afar off, for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,
- Webster's Bible
Those who traded in these things, who grew wealthy through her, will stand afar off, struck with terror at her punishment,
- Weymouth Bible
The merchants of these things, who were made rich by her, will stand far away for the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning;
- World English Bible
And marchaundis of these thingis schulen no more fynde tho thingis. Thei that ben maad riche of it, schulen stonde fer, for drede of turmentis of it, wepynge, and mornynge, and seiynge, Wo!
- Wycliffe Bible
The merchants of these things, who were made rich by her, far off shall stand because of the fear of her torment, weeping, and sorrowing,
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"The merchants of these things, who became rich from her, will stand at a distance because of the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The merchants of these things, who were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning;
- American Standard Version (1901)
The traders in these things, by which their wealth was increased, will be watching far off for fear of her punishment, weeping and crying;
- Basic English Bible
The merchants of these things, who had been enriched through her, shall stand afar off through fear of her torment, weeping and grieving,
- Darby Bible
The merchants of these things who were made rich by her, shall stand afar off, for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,
- Webster's Bible
Those who traded in these things, who grew wealthy through her, will stand afar off, struck with terror at her punishment,
- Weymouth Bible
The merchants of these things, who were made rich by her, will stand far away for the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning;
- World English Bible
And marchaundis of these thingis schulen no more fynde tho thingis. Thei that ben maad riche of it, schulen stonde fer, for drede of turmentis of it, wepynge, and mornynge, and seiynge, Wo!
- Wycliffe Bible
The merchants of these things, who were made rich by her, far off shall stand because of the fear of her torment, weeping, and sorrowing,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Revelation 18:15
18:13 Amomum - A shrub whose wood is a fine perfume. And beasts - Cows and oxen. And of chariots - a purely Latin word is here inserted in the Greek. This St. John undoubtedly used on purpose, in describing the luxury of Rome. And of bodies - A common term for slaves. And souls of men - For these also are continually bought and sold at Rome. And this of all others is the most gainful merchandise to the Roman traffickers.
18:14 And the fruits - From what was imported they proceed to the domestic delicates of Rome; none of which is in greater request there, than the particular sort which is here mentioned. The word properly signifies, pears, peaches, nectarines, and all of the apple and plum kinds. And all things that are dainty - To the taste. And splendid - To the sight; as clothes, buildings, furniture.
People's Bible Notes for Revelation 18:15
Re 18:15-19 The merchants of these things . . . shall stand afar off. The lamentation of the kings over the fall of the city has been given in Re 18:9-14. The lamentation of the merchants is now given. They are also represented as standing afar off. With them join the shipmasters and mariners who have been engaged in her trade. These all mourn because their profits from her are brought to an end.