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In the first paragraph, “the holy city,” mentioned in Revelation 11:2, is interpreted to mean [the true church,] but on page 427, the holy city is made to be the bride, and the virgins to represent the church. Note the full argument on page 427.WWPGC 18.1

Response: Criticism considered. Issue at this point eliminated by the deletion of bracketed phrase, “the true church.”WWPGC 18.2

1888 book read: “Said the angel of the Lord: ‘The holy city [the true church] shall they tread under foot forty and two months.’”WWPGC 18.3

1911 edition wording reads: “Said the angel of the Lord: ‘The holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.’”WWPGC 18.4