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Atomic Bible
Revelation 18:8
Therefore her plagues will come in one day —
from Babylon Is Fallen, Revelation 18:1-8
What it says

Her plagues will come in one day because the Lord who judges her is mighty.

What it is doing

This verse closes the section by stressing the suddenness and certainty of judgment.

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 —