Revelation 18:1
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.
Cross-reference
Revelation 17:1
Parallel
Revelation 17:1 introduces an angel showing the whore's judgment, paralleling this angel's announcement of Babylon's fall.
Revelation 19:1
Historical context
Revelation 19:1 records heaven's triumphant response to Babylon's fall, directly following the angel's announcement in 18:1.
Revelation 20:1
Parallel
Revelation 20:1 uses the identical 'angel coming down from heaven' phrase, continuing the visionary pattern.
Ezekiel 43:2
Allusion
Ezekiel 43:2 has God's glory shining on the earth, similar to this angel's glory lighting the earth, linking divine presence with judgment.
Isaiah 60:1–3
Allusion
Isaiah 60:1-3 depicts God's glory rising on Zion, while this angel's glory lightens the earth for judgment—different purposes but similar imagery.