Revelation 11:14 Study Bible: The second woe is past. Look, the third woe comes quickly.

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The second woe has passed. Behold, the third woe is coming shortly.

The second woe has passed
This phrase marks a transition in the apocalyptic narrative of Revelation. The "second woe" refers to the series of judgments unleashed upon the earth, specifically the sixth trumpet judgment described in Revelation 9:13-21. The Greek word for "woe" is "οὐαί" (ouai), which is an expression of grief or denunciation. In the context of Revelation, it signifies severe divine judgment. Historically, the woes are seen as part of God's righteous judgment against sin and rebellion, serving as a call to repentance. The passing of the second woe indicates a progression in the divine plan, moving towards the culmination of God's purposes.

the third woe is coming quickly
This phrase serves as a warning and a reminder of the imminence of God's final judgment. The "third woe" corresponds to the seventh trumpet, which heralds the final series of judgments leading to the end of the age. The Greek word for "quickly" is "ταχύ" (tachy), suggesting not only speed but also certainty and inevitability. This urgency is a call for readiness and perseverance among believers. In a historical and scriptural context, this reflects the consistent biblical theme that God's timing is perfect, and His plans unfold according to His divine schedule. The anticipation of the third woe underscores the need for faithfulness and vigilance in the face of impending divine action.

Persons / Places / Events

1. The Second Woe
This refers to the second of three woes announced by an eagle flying in mid-heaven in Revelation 8:13. The woes are judgments from God upon the earth, emphasizing the severity of the events in the end times.

2. The Third Woe
This is the final woe, which is yet to come at this point in the account. It signifies the culmination of God's judgment and the ushering in of the final events leading to the establishment of God's kingdom.

3. The Angelic Announcement
The announcement of the woes is made by an angel, highlighting the divine origin and authority of these judgments.

4. The Earth
The setting for these events is the earth, which is experiencing the consequences of sin and rebellion against God.

5. The End Times
The context of this verse is the end times, a period of intense tribulation and divine judgment preceding the return of Christ.

Teaching Points

Understanding God's Judgment
The woes remind us of the reality and seriousness of God's judgment against sin. Believers are called to live in a way that reflects the holiness and righteousness of God.

Urgency of Repentance
The announcement that the third woe is coming quickly serves as a warning for repentance. It is a call to turn to God before it is too late.

Hope in God's Sovereignty
Despite the severity of the woes, believers can find hope in the sovereignty of God, knowing that His ultimate plan is to restore and redeem.

Preparation for Christ's Return
The end times events encourage believers to live with an eternal perspective, preparing for the return of Christ by living faithfully and sharing the gospel.

Encouragement in Tribulation
For those enduring trials, the woes serve as a reminder that God is in control and that He will ultimately bring justice and peace.

Bible Study Questions

1. How does the announcement of the third woe challenge your understanding of God's justice and mercy?

2. In what ways can the urgency of the coming third woe influence your daily walk with Christ?

3. How do the woes in Revelation relate to the tribulations mentioned by Jesus in the Gospels, and what can we learn from these connections?

4. What practical steps can you take to prepare for the return of Christ in light of the events described in Revelation?

5. How can the hope of God's ultimate victory over evil encourage you in your current circumstances?

Connections to Other Scriptures

Revelation 8:13
This verse introduces the three woes, providing context for their significance as divine judgments.

Revelation 9:12
This verse marks the end of the first woe, setting the stage for the second and third woes.

Revelation 16:1-21
The third woe is associated with the seven bowl judgments, which are the final and most severe judgments upon the earth.

Matthew 24:21-22
Jesus speaks of a great tribulation, which aligns with the events described in Revelation, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of these times.

Sermons

The Cause of Right on Earth	D. Thomas, D. D.	Revelation 11:1-19
The Cause of Right on Earth	D. Thomas	Revelation 11:1-19
The Extent and Limit of the True Church of God	C. Clemance, D. D.	Revelation 11:1-19
The Living Temple of Christ's Church and the Two Witnesses of the Word Written and the Sacraments	Bp. Grafton.	Revelation 11:1-19
The Measuring of the Temple	S. Conway, B. A.	Revelation 11:1-19
The Right Temple	James Wells.	Revelation 11:1-19
The Temple of God	G. Rogers.	Revelation 11:1-19
The True Church Reduced	Bp. Horsley.	Revelation 11:1-19

People

John

Places

Egypt, Patmos, Sodom

Topics

Behold, Forth, Passed, Past, Quickly, Third, Trouble, Wo, Woe

Dictionary of Bible Themes

Revelation 11:13

     1045   God, glory of
     4820   earthquake
     4948   hour
     5561   suffering, nature of
     5828   danger
     8440   glorifying God
     8754   fear

Library

Worship
Eversley, September 4, 1870. Revelation xi. 16, 17. "And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned." My dear friends,--I wish to speak a few plain words to you this morning, on a matter which has been on my mind ever since I returned from Chester, namely,--The duty of the congregation …
Charles Kingsley—All Saints' Day and Other Sermons

Sermon at the Second Annual Meeting of the Missionary Council in Washington, D. C. , Nov. 13, 1888.
"/The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign for ever and ever/."--REVELATION xi. 15. THESE words are God's surety that the prayers, the trials and the labors of His Church shall be crowned with success. We are living in the great missionary age of the Church. Impenetrable barriers have been broken down. Fast-closed doors have been opened. There is no country where we may not carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Divine Providence has been …
H.B. Whipple—Five Sermons

The Extent of Messiah's Spiritual Kingdom
The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ, and He shall reign for ever and ever! T he Kingdom of our Lord in the heart, and in the world, is frequently compared to a building or house, of which He Himself is both the Foundation and the Architect (Isaiah 28:16 and 54:11, 12) . A building advances by degrees (I Corinthians 3:9; Ephesians 2:20-22) , and while it is in an unfinished state, a stranger cannot, by viewing its present appearance, form an accurate judgment …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2

The Time of the Evening.
The morning was of 270 years' duration. The first form of the apostasy lasted, as we have shown, 1260 years, bringing us to the Lutheran reformation in 1530. Now when we ascertain the duration of the second beast power we will know the time the sun, moon and stars reappear in the evening. One especial text that gives us information on this subject is found in Revelation. In speaking of the two witnesses the Revelator says: "And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, …
Charles Ebert Orr—The Gospel Day

The Second vision "On Earth"
E^2, THE FIRST SIX TRUMPETS (viii. 7 - xi. 14). A., The First Four Trumpets (viii. 7-12) Before we give the Structure of this section we must again call attention to the fact that the sixth Seal takes us on to the time of the end; and the seventh Seal takes us back and commences a new series of judgments initiated by the seven Trumpets and followed by the seven Vials. So that the whole of the rest of the Apocalypse comes under the seventh Seal. Whereas the seventh Trumpet issues in and contains …
E.W. Bullinger—Commentary on Revelation

The Interest of his Biography.
"John, than which man a sadder or a greater Not till this day has been of woman born; John, like some iron peak by the Creator Fired with the red glow of the rushing morn. "This, when the sun shall rise and overcome it, Stands in his shining, desolate and bare; Yet not the less the inexorable summit Flamed him his signal to the happier air." F. W. H. MYERS. John and Jesus--Contemporary History--Anticipation of the Advent. The morning star, shining amid the brightening glow of dawn, is the fittest …
F. B. Meyer—John the Baptist

"The Carnal Mind is Enmity against God for it is not Subject to the Law of God, Neither Indeed Can Be. So Then they that Are
Rom. viii. s 7, 8.--"The carnal mind is enmity against God for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God." It is not the least of man's evils, that he knows not how evil he is, therefore the Searcher of the heart of man gives the most perfect account of it, Jer. xvii. 12. "The heart is deceitful above all things," as well as "desperately wicked," two things superlative and excessive in it, bordering upon an infiniteness, such …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning

The Almighty
This title is used nine times [12] in the Apocalypse, and only once elsewhere in the rest of the New Testament (2 Cor. vi. 18). [13] It is (...) (pantokrator) and means having dominion over all, and is used in the Old Testament as the Septuagint translation of "Lord of Hosts" (Heb., Jehovah, Sabaioth; see 2 Sam. v. 10; vii. 25, 27). In Revelation the title is used in i. 8; iv 8; xi. 17; xv. 3; xvi. 7, 14; xix. 6, 15, 22. "The Lord of Hosts" means Jehovah of the hosts in heaven above, and on the earth …
E.W. Bullinger—Commentary on Revelation

The Third vision "In Heaven"
H3, xi. 15-19-. THE SOUNDING OF THE SEVENTH TRUMPET. The Seventh Trumpet brings us back to Heaven and to the Third Vision seen there by John. For it is "in heaven" that the Trumpet is sounded. After it is sounded, we again hear the heavenly utterances which tell us of the design of this sounding. In xix. 1-16, heavenly voices again tell us of the completion of its effect. After it is sounded, and its object unfolded, there is a break; and an episode occupying chaps. xii., xiii. and xiv.; the effects …
E.W. Bullinger—Commentary on Revelation

The Fourth
refers to the books of Numbers and Samuel. The promise is, "to him will give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers; even as I received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star" (Rev. ii. 26-28). Here again the literary order in the Apocalypse goes forward with the historical order: for it is in the book of Numbers that we have the basis of this promise given to the same People, who were the subjects …
E.W. Bullinger—Commentary on Revelation

A Book for Boys and Girls Or, Temporal Things Spritualized.
by John Bunyan, Licensed and entered according to order. London: Printed for, and sold by, R. Tookey, at his Printing House in St. Christopher's Court, in Threadneedle Street, behind the Royal Exchange, 1701. Advertisement by the Editor. Some degree of mystery hangs over these Divine Emblems for children, and many years' diligent researches have not enabled me completely to solve it. That they were written by Bunyan, there cannot be the slightest doubt. 'Manner and matter, too, are all his own.'[1] …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

The Desire of the Righteous Granted;
OR, A DISCOURSE OF THE RIGHTEOUS MAN'S DESIRES. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR As the tree is known by its fruit, so is the state of a man's heart known by his desires. The desires of the righteous are the touchstone or standard of Christian sincerity--the evidence of the new birth--the spiritual barometer of faith and grace--and the springs of obedience. Christ and him crucified is the ground of all our hopes--the foundation upon which all our desires after God and holiness are built--and the root …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

The Sick Person Ought Now to Send for Some Godly and Religious Pastor.
In any wise remember, if conveniently it may be, to send for some godly and religious pastor, not only to pray for thee at thy death--for God in such a case hath promised to hear the prayers of the righteous prophets, and elders of the church (Gen. xx. 7; Jer. xviii. 20; xv. 1; 1 Sam. xii. 19, 23; James v. 14, 15, 16)--but also upon thy unfeigned repentance to declare to thee the absolution of thy sins. For as Christ hath given him a calling to baptize thee unto repentance for the remission of thy …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety

The Water of Life;
OR, A DISCOURSE SHOWING THE RICHNESS AND GLORY OF THE GRACE AND SPIRIT OF THE GOSPEL, AS SET FORTH IN SCRIPTURE BY THIS TERM, THE WATER OF LIFE. BY JOHN BUNYAN. 'And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.'--Revelation 22:17 London: Printed for Nathanael Ponder, at the Peacock in the Poultry, 1688. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. Often, and in every age, the children of God have dared to doubt the sufficiency of divine grace; whether it was vast enough to reach their condition--to cleanse …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

Conclusion.
"From Heaven He came and sought her To be His Holy Bride, With His own Blood He bought her, And for her life He died." "The Kingdom of Heaven," what is it? It is the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of Christ. It is that Kingdom which was prophetically set forth by our Lord in His parables; that Kingdom, the subjects of which were described in His teaching, and redeemed by His Blood to be His own "purchased possession" (Eph. i. 14); that Kingdom which was founded through the coming of the Holy …
Edward Burbidge—The Kingdom of Heaven; What is it?

Opposition to Messiah in Vain
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall have them in derision. T he extent and efficacy [effects] of the depravity of mankind cannot be fully estimated by the conduct of heathens destitute of divine revelation. We may say of the Gospel, in one sense, what the Apostle says of the Law, It entered that sin might abound (Romans 5:20) . It afforded occasion for displaying the alienation of the heart of man from the blessed God, in the strongest light. The sensuality, oppression and …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2

Covenanting Predicted in Prophecy.
The fact of Covenanting, under the Old Testament dispensations, being approved of God, gives a proof that it was proper then, which is accompanied by the voice of prophecy, affording evidence that even in periods then future it should no less be proper. The argument for the service that is afforded by prophecy is peculiar, and, though corresponding with evidence from other sources, is independent. Because that God willed to make known truth through his servants the prophets, we should receive it …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting

Covenanting Enforced by the Grant of Covenant Signs and Seals.
To declare emphatically that the people of God are a covenant people, various signs were in sovereignty vouchsafed. The lights in the firmament of heaven were appointed to be for signs, affording direction to the mariner, the husbandman, and others. Miracles wrought on memorable occasions, were constituted signs or tokens of God's universal government. The gracious grant of covenant signs was made in order to proclaim the truth of the existence of God's covenant with his people, to urge the performance …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting

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