The foes of Rome (unless ἀπόδοτε κ. τ. λ., is a rhetorical apostrophe) are invited to serve her with the retribution promised to the first Babylon (see reff.). διπλώσατε, cf. Oxyrh. Pap. iii. 520 6. Ἐν τῷ ποτηρίῳ, κ. τ. λ. Cf. Apoc. Bar. xiii. 8 (to Romans), “Ye who have drunk the strained wine, drink ye also of its dregs, the judgment of the Lofty One who has no respect of persons”.

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