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
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They have devoured
Bible References
A conspiracy
2 Peter 2:1
But there were indeed false prophets among the people of old, as there will be also among you false teachers, who will privately introduce pernicious heresies, denying even the Lord that bought them, and bringing upon themselves swift destruction,
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Revelation 13:11
And I saw another beast ascending out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb; but he spake like a dragon.
They have devoured
Matthew 23:14
Wo unto you scribes and pharisees, hypocrites; for ye devour widows houses, and for a cover make long prayers: therefore ye shall receive the heavier judgement.
Mark 12:40
who devour widows houses, and for a shew of religion make long prayers: these shall receive the heavier judgement.
Luke 20:47
who devour widows houses, and for a shew of religion make long prayers: these shall receive a heavier sentence.
Revelation 17:6
And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great amazement.
Revelation 18:13
and their cinnamon, and perfumes, and sweet ointment, and incense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and cattle, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, yea and the souls of men.