The second woe has passed.
This phrase refers to the conclusion of the sixth trumpet judgment in the Book of Revelation. The "woes" are part of a series of judgments that God unleashes upon the earth during the end times. The first woe is associated with the fifth trumpet, and the second woe with the sixth trumpet. These woes are characterized by intense suffering and calamity. The second woe includes the release of four angels bound at the Euphrates River, leading to a massive army and widespread destruction. This reflects the severity of God's judgment and the fulfillment of prophetic events. The passing of the second woe indicates a transition in the narrative, moving towards the final stages of God's plan.

Behold, the third woe is coming shortly.
The use of "behold" serves as a call to attention, emphasizing the imminence and seriousness of what is to follow. The third woe corresponds to the seventh trumpet, which heralds the final series of judgments known as the bowl judgments. These are the most severe and lead directly to the return of Christ and the establishment of His kingdom. The phrase "coming shortly" underscores the urgency and inevitability of these events. This aligns with the prophetic nature of Revelation, where time is often compressed to convey the certainty of God's plan. The third woe culminates in the ultimate defeat of evil and the fulfillment of God's promises, as seen in the subsequent chapters of Revelation.

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.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.(14) The second woe . . .--Translate, The second woe is past. (Omit the word "and," which weakens the proclamation.) The eagle flying in mid-heaven had announced the three woe trumpets. A voice now reminds us that two of these had passed, just as at the close of the fifth trumpet a voice proclaimed that the first woe was past. We must remember, too, that the angel which descended from heaven declared that the end should not be delayed beyond the sounding of the seventh trumpet; the last woe trumpet, therefore, is the trumpet which will usher in the closing woe and the finishing of the mystery of God. Whatever view we adopt concerning the interpretation of the Apocalypse must be governed by the plainly declared fact that the seventh trumpet brings us to the very end. The next verse only serves to make this plainer.

Verse 14. - The second woe is past. The full description of this woe occupies Revelation 9:13-11:14. The account describes the natural spiritual punishment which is inflicted upon men in consequence of their sins (Revelation 9:13-21). This is insufficient to lead men to avert the final judgment by timely repentance. We have then a further description of God's long suffering, and the rejection of his mercy, accompanied by an assurance of the safety of the faithful (Revelation 10:1-11:10). This brings us to the end of the world (Revelation 11:11-14), just as the sixth seal led to the same termination (Revelation 7:12-17), and both are followed by the seventh, which gives a reference to the eternal peace of heaven. And, behold, the third woe cometh quickly. Omit "and." It is not said, in the case of the other "woes," that they come quickly. In his description of the preservation and glorification of the Church under the form of the "witnesses," the writer had been led to anticipate in some degree what follows under the seventh trumpet. Thus the seventh comes quickly. When events have progressed so far that the faithful Church is ascended to heaven with her Lord, then immediate]y follows the eternal rest set forth under the seventh trumpet. But this period is described as "the third woe," because it is the period of time final punishment of the wicked; and it is the judgment of the ungodly which is the theme of the trumpet visions, although mention is incidentally made of the preservation and reward of the just. This is the time foretold in Revelation 10:7. Just as in the case of the seals, the period of the seventh seal is recorded but not described, so here, in the case of the seventh trumpet, its advent is recorded, and its nature is indicated in ver. 18, but no further description is given of the woe; only a slight reference to the bliss of those who are secure in heaven. Thus St. John does not attempt a complete picture of either the blessings of heaven or the woes of hell.

Parallel Commentaries ...


The
Ἡ (Hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

second
δευτέρα (deutera)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1208: Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.

woe
Οὐαὶ (Ouai)
Noun
Strong's 3759: Woe!, alas!, uttered in grief or denunciation. A primary exclamation of grief; 'woe'.

has passed.
ἀπῆλθεν (apēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 565: From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.

Behold,
ἰδοὺ (idou)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2400: See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!

the
ἡ (hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

third
τρίτη (tritē)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5154: Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly.

woe
Οὐαὶ (Ouai)
Noun
Strong's 3759: Woe!, alas!, uttered in grief or denunciation. A primary exclamation of grief; 'woe'.

is coming
ἔρχεται (erchetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

quickly.
ταχύ (tachy)
Adverb
Strong's 5035: Quickly, speedily. Neuter singular of tachus; shortly, i.e. Without delay, soon, or suddenly, or readily.


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