Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof.

A conspiracy

Bible References

A conspiracy

2 Peter 2:1
But there arose false prophets also among the people, as there will be false teachers among you also, who will stealthily bring in destructive factions, even denying the Lord that bought them; bringing upon themselves swift destruction.

Like

Revelation 13:11
And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spoke as a dragon.

They have devoured

Mark 12:40
who devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayers. These will receive a far greater condemnation.
Luke 20:47
who devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayers. These will receive a far greater condemnation.
Revelation 17:6
And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the witnesses of Jesus. And when I saw her, I wondered with great wonder.
Revelation 18:13
and cinnamon, and amomum, and odors, and ointment, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and cattle, and sheep; and merchandise of horses and chariots and slaves; and souls of men.