King James Version
Revelation 11:14 in the King James Version says “The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.” — study this verse from Revelation chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.”
Revelation 11:14 · KJV
And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. of men: Gr. names of men
The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is past”
G565to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
“the third”
G5154third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
“cometh”
G2064to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
“quickly”
G5035shortly, i.e., without delay, soon, or (by surprise) suddenly, or (by implication, of ease) readily
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