Revelation of John 14:9-11
Summary for Rev 14:9-11: 14:9-11 a The third angel announces God’s judgment (14:7 b) on the counterfeit worship of the beast and his statue (see 13:12-18 c; 19:20 d; 20:4 e). God’s response to the rebellion against his reign is anger or wrath, pictured as a cup of bitter wine (see ch 16 f; 19:15 g).• fire and burning sulfur ... smoke: This description of judgment (see also 19:20 h; 20:10 i, 14-15 j) echoes God’s judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 18:16–19:28 k).
• Those condemned to a fiery end will suffer in the presence of the holy angels and the Lamb (cp. Luke 16:22-24 l).
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