18 And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.
18 The woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth."
18 And the woman that you saw is the great city that has dominion over the kings of the earth."
18 The woman you saw is the great city, tyrannizing the kings of the earth."
18 And the woman whom you saw is that great city which reigns over the kings of the earth."
18 And this woman you saw in your vision represents the great city that rules over the kings of the world."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Revelation 17:18
Commentary on Revelation 17:15-18
(Read Revelation 17:15-18)
God so ruled the hearts of these kings, by his power over them, and by his providence, that they did those things, without intending it, which he purposed and foretold. They shall see their folly, and how they have been bewitched and enslaved by the harlot, and be made instruments in her destruction. She was that great city which reigned over the kings of the earth, when John had this vision; and every one knows Rome to be that city. Believers will be received to the glory of the Lord, when wicked men will be destroyed in a most awful manner; their joining together in sin, will be turned to hatred and rage, and they will eagerly assist in tormenting each other. But the Lord's portion is his people; his counsel shall stand, and he will do all his pleasure, to his glory, and the happiness of all his servants.