14. These kings will go to war against the Lamb. But he will defeat them, because he is Lord over all lords and King over all kings. His followers are chosen and special and faithful.
15. The oceans that you saw the prostitute sitting on are crowds of people from all races and languages.
16. The ten horns and the beast will start hating the shameless woman. They will strip off her clothes and leave her naked. Then they will eat her flesh and throw the rest of her body into a fire.
17. God is the one who made these kings all think alike and decide to give their power to the beast. And they will do this until what God has said comes true.
18. The woman you saw is the great city that rules over all kings on earth.