Revelation 17:1
The Scripture
(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:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter describes a powerful, deceptive figure called the beast who rises from the earth, bears the number 666, and seeks to deceive the world by demanding worship and imposing a mark on its people. It warns that the beast’s authority is false and will be ultimately destroyed, while the faithful will be protected from its influence.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 15:1Revelation 15:6Revelation 17:2Revelation 17:3Revelation 17:4Revelation 17:5Revelation 17:6Revelation 17:7Revelation 17:8Revelation 17:9Revelation 17:10Revelation 17:11
Related verses (shared words)
Revelation 21:9Genesis 1:6Joshua 3:13II Kings 2:14Ezekiel 47:4Revelation 17:15