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A Selfish Grief
Commentators note that the merchants' weeping is not out of repentance for their sin, but is a purely worldly sorrow over the loss of their source of wealth. They mourn their lost profits and comforts, not their participation in a corrupt system, highlighting the difference between selfish grief and godly sorrow.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 18:15
18th Century
Theologian
The merchants of these things. They trafficked in these things and supplied the city with them (Revelation 18:11).
Which wer…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 18:15
Of these things (τουτων). Listed above in verses 12-14.Who were made rich by her (ο πλουτησαντες απ' αυτης). "Tho…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 18:15–18
19th Century
Bishop
The merchants of these things . . .—The description is resumed. The merchants stand like the kings () far off, because of the fear…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 18:15
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…
John Gill
On Revelation 18:15
17th Century
Pastor
The merchants of these things
Before mentioned, who have traded in them for themselves and for Rome:
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Matthew Henry
On Revelation 18:9–19
17th Century
Minister
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…