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III. THE REVELATION OF THE FUTURE 4:1--22:5 >
D. The first six trumpet judgments chs. 8-9 >
2. The fifth and sixth trumpet judgments ch. 9 >
The fifth trumpet (first woe) 9:1-11 >
The announcement of past and coming woes 9:12
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This verse is transitional and clarifies that the fifth, sixth, and seventh trumpet judgments are also the first, second, and third woes. It is unclear whether the eagle (8:13) or John is the speaker, though John seems the more likely candidate. "After these things"indicates that the woes are consecutive, not simultaneous.
