Rev 18:20 | TNotes | STEP | 18:20 The laments (18:9-19 ) stimulate a call for heaven to rejoice . The people of God are not to grieve, because the judgment was for their sakes ; they had suffered persecution from the evil forces represented by the great city.

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‏ Revelation of John 18:20

18:20 ^a The laments (18:9-19 ^b) stimulate a call for heaven to rejoice. The people of God are not to grieve, because the judgment was for their sakes; they had suffered persecution from the evil forces represented by the great city.