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Today's Bible Reading :: Revelation 4 - 8 (KJV)

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Revelation 4

Scene in Heaven

(Isa 6:1–3 )
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 4:1 - After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 4:2 - And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 4:3 - And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 4:4 - And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

The Throne and Worship of the Creator

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 4:5 - And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 4:6 - And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 4:7 - And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 4:8 - And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 4:9 - And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 4:10 - The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 4:11 - Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Revelation 5

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:1 - And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:2 - And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:3 - And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:4 - And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:5 - And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:6 - And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:7 - And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:8 - And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:9 - And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:10 - And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

Angels Exalt the Lamb

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:11 - And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:12 - Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:13 - And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:14 - And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

Revelation 6

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:1 - And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:2 - And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

The Second Seal--War

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:3 - And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:4 - And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

The Third Seal--Famine

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:5 - And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:6 - And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.

The Fourth Seal--Death

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:7 - And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:8 - And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

The Fifth Seal--Martyrs

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:9 - And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:10 - And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:11 - And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.

The Sixth Seal--Terror

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:12 - And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:13 - And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:14 - And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:15 - And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:16 - And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 6:17 - For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

Revelation 7

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:1 - And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:2 - And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:3 - Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.

The 144,000

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:4 - And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:5 - Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:6 - Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:7 - Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:8 - Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.

A Multitude from the Tribulation

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:9 - After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:10 - And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:11 - And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:12 - Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:13 - And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:14 - And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:15 - Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:16 - They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:17 - For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Revelation 8

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:1 - And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:2 - And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:3 - And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:4 - And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:5 - And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:6 - And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:7 - The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:8 - And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood;
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:9 - And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:10 - And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:11 - And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:12 - And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 8:13 - And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!
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