15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.

Other Translations of Revelation 17:15

New International Version

15 Then the angel said to me, "The waters you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.

English Standard Version

15 And the angelGreek he said to me, "The waters that you saw, where the prostitute is seated, are peoples and multitudes and nations and languages.

The Message

15 The Angel continued, "The waters you saw on which the Whore was enthroned are peoples and crowds, nations and languages.

New King James Version

15 Then he said to me, "The waters which you saw, where the harlot sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues.

New Living Translation

15 Then the angel said to me, "The waters where the prostitute is ruling represent masses of people of every nation and language.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Revelation 17:15

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.