Revelation 19:2

19:2 because his judgments are true and just.1

For he has judged2 the great prostitute

who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality,

and has avenged the blood of his servants3 poured out by her own hands!”4

1	tn Compare the similar phrase in Rev 16:7.
2	tn Or “has punished.” See BDAG 568 s.v. κρίνω 5.b.α, describing the OT background which involves both the vindication of the innocent and the punishment of the guilty.
3	tn See the note on the word “servants” in 1:1.
4	tn Grk “from her hand” (referring to her responsibility in causing the blood of God’s followers to be shed).