Revelation 14:9-12

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[9] Another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a great voice, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives a mark on his forehead, or on his hand, [10] he also will drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is prepared unmixed in the cup of his anger. He will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb. [11] The smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever. They have no rest day and night, those who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name. [12] Here is the patience of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus."

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Babylon symbolizes the idolatrous, God-opposing world system that promotes worship of the beast and faces divine judgment. Mount Zion, associated with God’s dwelling and his redeemed people, stands in contrast as the place of the Lamb’s secure rule and the faithful worship of those who keep God’s commandments.

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Revelation 14:9-12 mentions Babylon and Mount Zion.