A.T. Robertson Commentary


A.T. Robertson Commentary
"The merchants of these things, who were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning;" — Revelation 18:15 (ASV)
Of these things (τουτων). Listed above in verses 12-14.Who were made rich by her (ο πλουτησαντες απ' αυτης). "Those who grew rich (ingressive aorist active participle of πλουτεω, for which see verses 3,13) from her."
Shall stand afar off (απο μακροθεν στησοντα). Future middle of ιστημ. Repeating the picture in verse 10. Again in verse 17. See verse 11 for the two participles κλαιοντες κα πενθουντες.