And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.
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Interpretation
That which is matter of rejoicing to the servants of God on earth, is matter of rejoicing to the angels in heaven. The apostles, who are honoured and daily worshipped at Rome in an idolatrous manner, will rejoice in her fall.
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This thought runs through Revelation 18:20-24.