18And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!


In Context

15 The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,

16 And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

17 For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,

18 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!

19 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.

20 Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

Revelation 18:18 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

18:18"Every sea captain, and all who travel by ship, the sailors, and all who earn their living from the sea, will stand far off. When they see the smoke of her burning, they will exclaim, 'Was there ever a city like this great city?'

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

18:18and cried out as they looked upon the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like the great city?

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

18:18And cried, seeing the place of her burning, saying: What city is like to this great city?

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:18and cried, seeing the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like to the great city?

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

18:18and cried out as they looked upon the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like the great city?

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:18And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like this great city!

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:18and cried out as they looked at the smoke of her burning, saying, 'What is like the great city?'

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

18:18and were crying, seeing the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like to the great city?

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:18And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like to this great city!