Standing afar off (απο μακροθεν εστηκοτες). Perfect active (intransitive) participle of ιστημ. Vivid picture of the terrible scene…

Standing afar off for the fear of her torment. Not daring to approach, to attempt to rescue and save her. Those who had so long contribute…

Even quick reading of Eze 27 shows that John has in mind Ezekiel’s lamentation over the fall of ancient Tyre. Those who entered into fornication wi…

Standing afar off for the fear of her torment
Lest they themselves should share in it, who have partaken of her sins; either t…

The mourners had shared in Babylon's sensual pleasures and gained from her wealth and trade. The kings of the earth, whom she flattered into idolat…