Revelation 9:1 begins the first woe with the star and the key to the abyss; this verse marks that woe as completed.

Revelation 9:2 describes the smoke from the abyss darkening the sun — part of the first woe that this verse says is past.

Revelation 9:13-21 details the second woe that follows immediately after this verse's announcement that the first woe is over.

Revelation 8:13 announces three woes from the flying eagle; this verse confirms the first woe has passed, fulfilling that prophecy.

Revelation 11:14 uses the same formula: 'the second woe has passed' — mirroring this verse's declaration about the first woe.