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A Worldly Sorrow
Commentators highlight that the merchants' grief is not for sin or offending God, but for the loss of their wealth and luxury. Matthew Henry calls it a "worldly sorrow" focused on lost comforts, reminding believers to value eternal riches in Christ over the temporary wealth of this world.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 18:16
18th Century
Theologian
And saying, Alas, alas, etc. See the notes on Revelation 18:10.
That was clothed in fine linen. In the previous descriptio…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 18:16
For the Woe see verses 10,19. For the next clause see 17:4 with the addition here of βυσσινον (18:12).
For in one hour so great rich…
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 18:16
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 18:16
17th Century
Pastor
And saying, alas, alas! that great city Using the same words the kings of the earth do, (Revelation 18:10) on…
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…