Revelation 18:13

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Revelation 18:11–15 · Berean Standard Bible

11 And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo—

12 cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble;

13 of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and chariots; of slaves and souls of men.

14 And they will say: “The fruit of your soul’s desire has departed from you; all your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be seen again.”

15 The merchants who sold these things and grew their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn,

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1 Kings 10:15

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2 Chronicles 9:9

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Song of Solomon 1:3

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Song of Solomon 4:13

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Song of Solomon 4:14

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John 12:4

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John 12:5

“Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”

John 12:6

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2 Peter 2:3

In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.