Rev 17:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 17:1-18:24: 17:1–19:10 The great drama in this section focuses on the powers that are hostile to God and responsible for the persecution and suffering of God’s people. Rome’s power was captivating to many (17:6 ); John purposely defines Rome’s sins and provides God’s assessment (17:3-18 ) before outlining its fall (18:1-24 ) and heaven’s response (19:1-10 ). 17:1 One of the ... angels of judgment addresses John and summons him to a new scene in which he sees the coming judgment of the great prostitute, who rules over many waters . Rome, located on the Tiber River, controlled the seats of power and water trade routes throughout the Mediterranean, from the British Isles to the Euphrates River.

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‏ Revelation of John 17:1

Summary for Rev 17:1-18:24: 17:1–19:10 ^a The great drama in this section focuses on the powers that are hostile to God and responsible for the persecution and suffering of God’s people. Rome’s power was captivating to many (17:6 ^b); John purposely defines Rome’s sins and provides God’s assessment (17:3-18 ^c) before outlining its fall (18:1-24 ^d) and heaven’s response (19:1-10 ^e). 17:1 ^f One of the ... angels of judgment addresses John and summons him to a new scene in which he sees the coming judgment of the great prostitute, who rules over many waters. Rome, located on the Tiber River, controlled the seats of power and water trade routes throughout the Mediterranean, from the British Isles to the Euphrates River.