Revelation 18:1
After this I saw another angel descending from heaven with great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory.
What it says
A powerful angel descends from heaven, and the earth is illuminated by his glory.
What it is doing
This verse introduces the authoritative proclamation of Babylon's fall.
In context
1After this I saw another angel descending from heaven with great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory. 2And he cried out in a mighty voice: 3All the nations have drunk the wine 4Then I heard another voice from heaven say: 5For her sins are piled up to heaven, 6Give back to her as she has done to others; 7As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, 8Therefore her plagues will come in one day —