f | # The Revelation of St. John the Divine | f | # The Revelation of St. John the Divine |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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n | 1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his serv | n | 1 The revelation of John, a servant of God, which was given unto him of Jesus Ch |
| ants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his | | rist to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; that he s |
| angel unto his servant John: | | ent and signified by his angel unto his servant John; |
| 2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and | | 2 Who bore record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and |
| of all things that he saw. | | of all things that he saw. |
| 3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and | | 3 Blessed are they who read, and they who hear, and understand the words of this |
| keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. | | prophecy, and keepeth those things which are written therein: for the time of t |
| | | he coming of the Lord draweth nigh. |
| 4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, fr | | 4 Now this is the testimony of John to the seven servants who are over the seven |
| om him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits | | churches in Asia: Grace unto you, and peace from him who is, and who was, and w |
| which are before his throne; | | ho is to come; who hath sent forth his angel from before his throne to testify u |
| | | nto those who are the seven servants over the seven churches. |
| 5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of | | 5 Therefore, I, John, the faithful witness, bear record of the things which were |
| the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and | | delivered me of the angel and from Jesus Christ, the first begotten of the dead |
| washed us from our sins in his own blood, | | , and the Prince of the kings of the earth. |
| 6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory an | | 6 And unto him who loved us be glory; who washed us from our sins in his own blo |
| d dominion for ever and ever. Amen. | | od and hath made us kings and priests unto God, his Father. To him be glory and |
| | | dominion for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also whic | | 7 For behold, he cometh in the clouds with ten thousands of his saints in the ki |
| h pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, | | ngdom, clothed with the glory of his Father. And every eye shall see him; and th |
| Amen. | | ey who pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even |
| | | so, Amen. |
| 8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, | | 8 For he saith, I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, the Lord, wh |
| and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. | | o is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. |
| 9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kin | | 9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kin |
| gdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for th | | gdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for th |
| e word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. | | e word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. |
| 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as | | 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as |
| of a trumpet, | | of a trumpet, |
| 11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, w | | 11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, w |
| rite in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephe | | rite in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephe |
| sus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and | | sus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and |
| unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. | | unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. |
n | 12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw sev | n | 12 And I turned to see from whence the voice came which spake to me. And being t |
| en golden candlesticks; | | urned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; |
| 13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clot | | 13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clot |
| hed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdl | | hed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdl |
| e. | | e. |
| 14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes w | | 14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes w |
| ere as a flame of fire; | | ere as a flame of fire; |
| 15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his vo | | 15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his vo |
| ice as the sound of many waters. | | ice as the sound of many waters. |
n | 16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp t | n | 16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp t |
| woedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. | | woedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shining in his strength. |
| 17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand up | | 17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand up |
| on me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: | | on me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: |
| 18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen | | 18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen |
| ; and have the keys of hell and of death. | | ; and have the keys of hell and of death. |
| 19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the thin | | 19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the thin |
| gs which shall be hereafter; | | gs which shall be hereafter; |
n | 20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the se | n | 20 This is the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, an |
| ven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: a | | d the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the servants of the seven c |
| nd the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. | | hurches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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n | 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that hold | n | 1 Unto the servant of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that ho |
| eth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven gol | | ldeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven g |
| den candlesticks; | | olden candlesticks; |
| 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bea | | 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bea |
| r them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and | | r them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and |
| are not, and hast found them liars: | | are not, and hast found them liars: |
| 3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and h | | 3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and h |
| ast not fainted. | | ast not fainted. |
| 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first lo | | 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first lo |
| ve. | | ve. |
| 5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first w | | 5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first w |
| orks; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out | | orks; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out |
| of his place, except thou repent. | | of his place, except thou repent. |
| 6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I als | | 6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I als |
| o hate. | | o hate. |
| 7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To | | 7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To |
| him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the mids | | him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the mids |
| t of the paradise of God. | | t of the paradise of God. |
n | 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first | n | 8 And unto the servant of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the fir |
| and the last, which was dead, and is alive; | | st and the last, which was dead, and is alive; |
| 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know | | 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know |
| the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagog | | the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagog |
| ue of Satan. | | ue of Satan. |
| 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall ca | | 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall ca |
| st some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation | | st some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation |
| ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. | | ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. |
| 11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He | | 11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He |
| that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. | | that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. |
n | 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which | n | 12 And to the servant of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he whi |
| hath the sharp sword with two edges; | | ch hath the sharp sword with two edges; |
| 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and th | | 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and th |
| ou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherei | | ou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherei |
| n Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. | | n Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. |
| 14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold | | 14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold |
| the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the chi | | the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the chi |
| ldren of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. | | ldren of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. |
| 15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing | | 15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing |
| I hate. | | I hate. |
| 16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them wi | | 16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them wi |
| th the sword of my mouth. | | th the sword of my mouth. |
| 17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To | | 17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To |
| him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a | | him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a |
| white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving h | | white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving h |
| e that receiveth it. | | e that receiveth it. |
n | 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the So | n | 18 And unto the servant of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the |
| n of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fin | | Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like f |
| e brass; | | ine brass; |
| 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and | | 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and |
| thy works; and the last to be more than the first. | | thy works; and the last to be more than the first. |
| 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that | | 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that |
| woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my se | | woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my se |
| rvants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. | | rvants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. |
| 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. | | 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. |
n | 22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her in | n | 22 Behold, I will cast her into hell, and them that commit adultery with her int |
| to great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. | | o great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. |
| 23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that | | 23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that |
| I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of | | I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of |
| you according to your works. | | you according to your works. |
| 24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this d | | 24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this d |
| octrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put | | octrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put |
| upon you none other burden. | | upon you none other burden. |
| 25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. | | 25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. |
n | 26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give | n | 26 And to him who overcometh, and keepeth my commandments unto the end will I gi |
| power over the nations: | | ve power over many kingdoms: |
| 27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall t | | 27 And he shall rule them with the word of God; and they shall be in his hands a |
| hey be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. | | s the vessels of clay in the hands of a potter; and he shall govern them by fait |
| | | h, with equity and justice, even as I received of my Father. |
| 28 And I will give him the morning star. | | 28 And I will give him the morning star. |
| 29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. | | 29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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n | 1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that h | n | 1 And unto the servant of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he who |
| ath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou h | | hath the seven stars, which are the seven servants of God: I know thy works, tha |
| ast a name that thou livest, and art dead. | | t thou hast a name that thou livest, and art not dead. |
| 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: fo | | 2 Be watchful therefore, and strengthen those who remain, who are ready to die: |
| r I have not found thy works perfect before God. | | for I have not found thy works perfect before God. |
| 3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent | | 3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent |
| . If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou sh | | . If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou sh |
| alt not know what hour I will come upon thee. | | alt not know what hour I will come upon thee. |
| 4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; an | | 4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; an |
| d they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. | | d they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. |
| 5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not | | 5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not |
| blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before m | | blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before m |
| y Father, and before his angels. | | y Father, and before his angels. |
| 6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. | | 6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. |
n | 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he th | n | 7 And to the servant of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he |
| at is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and | | that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, a |
| no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; | | nd no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; |
| 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can | | 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can |
| shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not de | | shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not de |
| nied my name. | | nied my name. |
| 9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, a | | 9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, a |
| nd are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy | | nd are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy |
| feet, and to know that I have loved thee. | | feet, and to know that I have loved thee. |
| 10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from th | | 10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from th |
| e hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwel | | e hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwel |
| l upon the earth. | | l upon the earth. |
| 11 Behold, I come quickly; hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy | | 11 Behold, I come quickly; hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy |
| crown. | | crown. |
n | 12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shal | n | 12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shal |
| l go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of | | l go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of |
| the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from | | the city of my God, this is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from |
| my God: and I will write upon him my new name. | | my God: and I will write upon him my new name. |
| 13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. | | 13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. |
n | 14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith | n | 14 And unto the servant of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things sait |
| the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; | | h the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; |
| 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold | | 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold |
| or hot. | | or hot. |
| 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee | | 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee |
| out of my mouth. | | out of my mouth. |
| 17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of no | | 17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of no |
| thing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blin | | thing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blin |
| d, and naked: | | d, and naked: |
| 18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; | | 18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; |
| and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy naked | | and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy naked |
| ness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. | | ness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. |
| 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. | | 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. |
| 20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open th | | 20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open th |
| e door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. | | e door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. |
| 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I al | | 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I al |
| so overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. | | so overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. |
| 22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. | | 22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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n | 1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first v | n | 1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened into heaven: and the first |
| oice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come | | voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Co |
| up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. | | me up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. |
| 2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, | | 2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, |
| and one sat on the throne. | | and one sat on the throne. |
n | 3 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there | n | 3 And he that sat there was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and |
| was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. | | there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. |
| 4 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I sa | | 4 And in the midst of the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats |
| w four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on thei | | I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on |
| r heads crowns of gold. | | their heads crowns like gold. |
| 5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and the | | 5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and the |
| re were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spiri | | re were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven serva |
| ts of God. | | nts of God. |
| 6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the m | | 6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the m |
| idst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes be | | idst of the throne were the four and twenty elders, and round about the throne, |
| fore and behind. | | were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. |
| 7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the | | 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. | | third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. |
| 8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full o | | 8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full o |
| f eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord G | | f eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord G |
| od Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. | | od Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. |
n | 9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the | n | 9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sits on the |
| throne, who liveth for ever and ever, | | throne, who liveth for ever and ever, |
| 10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and w | | 10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sits on the throne, and |
| orship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the thron | | worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the thro |
| e, saying, | | ne, saying, |
| 11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast | | 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. | | created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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n | 1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written withi | n | 1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sits on the throne a book written with |
| n and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. | | in and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. |
| 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open | | 2 And I saw a strong angel, and heard him proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is |
| the book, and to loose the seals thereof? | | worthy to open the book, and loose the seals thereof? |
| 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open | | 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open |
| the book, neither to look thereon. | | the book, neither to look thereon. |
| 4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, | | 4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, |
| neither to look thereon. | | neither to look thereon. |
| 5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe o | | 5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe o |
| f Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the sev | | f Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the sev |
| en seals thereof. | | en seals thereof. |
n | 6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and | n | 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 horn | | in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having twelve hor |
| s and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the ear | | ns and twelve eyes, which are the twelve servants of God sent forth into all the |
| th. | | earth. |
| 7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the t | | 7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the t |
| hrone. | | hrone. |
| 8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fel | | 8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fel |
| l down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of | | l down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of |
| odours, which are the prayers of saints. | | odours, which are the prayers of saints. |
| 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to ope | | 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to ope |
| n the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blo | | n the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blo |
| od out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; | | od out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; |
| 10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the ea | | 10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the ea |
| rth. | | rth. |
| 11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and | | 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 th | | the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten th |
| ousand, and thousands of thousands; | | ousand, and thousands of thousands; |
| 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, | | 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. | | and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. |
| 13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, | | 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 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 | | and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and |
| unto the Lamb for ever and ever. | | unto the Lamb for ever and ever. |
| 14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and | | 14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and |
| worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. | | worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. |
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| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
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n | 1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the n | n | 1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, one of the four beasts, and I |
| oise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. | | heard, as it were the noise of thunder, saying, Come and see. |
| 2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a c | | 2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a c |
| rown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. | | rown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. |
| 3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and | | 3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and |
| see. | | see. |
| 4 And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that | | 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 | | sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another |
| : and there was given unto him a great sword. | | : and there was given unto him a great sword. |
| 5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and s | | 5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and s |
| ee. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of bal | | ee. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of bal |
| ances in his hand. | | ances in his hand. |
n | 6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat fo | n | 6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat fo |
| r a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the o | | r a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and hurt not thou the oil a |
| il and the wine. | | nd the wine. |
| 7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast | | 7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast |
| say, Come and see. | | say, Come and see. |
| 8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, | | 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 | | 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 | | of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the |
| beasts of the earth. | | beasts of the earth. |
| 9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them | | 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: | | that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: |
| 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, do | | 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, do |
| st thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? | | st thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? |
| 11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, | | 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 | | 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. | | and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. |
| 12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great ea | | 12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great ea |
| rthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as | | rthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as |
| blood; | | blood; |
| 13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her u | | 13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her u |
| ntimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. | | ntimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. |
n | 14 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mou | n | 14 And the heavens opened as a scroll is opened when it is rolled together; and |
| ntain and island were moved out of their places. | | every mountain and island was moved out of its place. |
| 15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chie | | 15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chie |
| f captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid thems | | f captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid thems |
| elves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; | | elves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; |
| 16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of | | 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: | | him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: |
| 17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? | | 17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? |
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| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
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| 1 And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the e | | 1 And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the e |
| arth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the | | arth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the |
| earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. | | earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. |
n | 2 And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living | n | 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 | | God: and I heard him cry with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was g |
| hurt the earth and the sea, | | iven to hurt the earth and the sea, |
| 3 Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have seale | | 3 Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have seale |
| d the servants of our God in their foreheads. | | d the servants of our God in their foreheads. |
n | 4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hun | n | 4 And the number of them who were sealed were an hundred and forty and four thou |
| dred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. | | sand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. |
| 5 Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were | | 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. | | sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. |
| 6 Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim we | | 6 Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim we |
| re sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. | | re sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. |
| 7 Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were | | 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. | | sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. |
| 8 Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph we | | 8 Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph we |
| re sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. | | re sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. |
| 9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of | | 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, an | | all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, an |
| d before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; | | d before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; |
| 10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon | | 10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon |
| the throne, and unto the Lamb. | | the throne, and unto the Lamb. |
| 11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the | | 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, | | four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, |
| 12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, | | 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. | | and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arra | | 13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arra |
| yed in white robes? and whence came they? | | yed in white robes? and whence came they? |
| 14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they whi | | 14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they whi |
| ch came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them whi | | ch came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them whi |
| te in the blood of the Lamb. | | te in the blood of the Lamb. |
| 15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in h | | 15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in h |
| is temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. | | is temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. |
| 16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun lig | | 16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun lig |
| ht on them, nor any heat. | | ht on them, nor any heat. |
| 17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall l | | 17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall l |
| ead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from | | ead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from |
| their eyes. | | their eyes. |
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| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
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| 1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the | | 1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the |
| space of half an hour. | | space of half an hour. |
n | 2 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seve | n | 2 And I saw seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven tr |
| n trumpets. | | umpets. |
| 3 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and the | | 3 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and the |
| re was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of | | re 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. | | all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. |
| 4 And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascen | | 4 And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascen |
| ded up before God out of the angel's hand. | | ded up before God out of the angel's hand. |
| 5 And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast | | 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 a | | it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and a |
| n earthquake. | | n earthquake. |
| 6 And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound | | 6 And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound |
| . | | . |
| 7 The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, | | 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 | | and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and |
| all green grass was burnt up. | | all green grass was burnt up. |
| 8 And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fir | | 8 And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fir |
| e was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood; | | e was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood; |
| 9 And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; | | 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. | | and the third part of the ships were destroyed. |
| 10 And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning | | 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 | | as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the |
| fountains of waters; | | fountains of waters; |
| 11 And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters | | 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 | | became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter |
| . | | . |
n | 12 And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and | n | 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 par | | the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so that the third p |
| t of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the ni | | art of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the |
| ght likewise. | | night likewise. |
| 13 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying w | | 13 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying w |
| ith a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the | | ith 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! | | other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound! |
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| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
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n | 1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: | n | 1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: |
| and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. | | and to the angel was given the key of the bottomless pit. |
| 2 And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as t | | 2 And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as t |
| he smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of | | he smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of |
| the smoke of the pit. | | the smoke of the pit. |
| 3 And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was give | | 3 And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was give |
| n power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. | | n power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. |
| 4 And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, ne | | 4 And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, ne |
| ither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the s | | ither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the s |
| eal of God in their foreheads. | | eal of God in their foreheads. |
| 5 And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should | | 5 And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should |
| be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, wh | | be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, wh |
| en he striketh a man. | | en he striketh a man. |
| 6 And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desir | | 6 And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desir |
| e to die, and death shall flee from them. | | e to die, and death shall flee from them. |
| 7 And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and | | 7 And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and |
| on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the fac | | on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the fac |
| es of men. | | es of men. |
| 8 And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of l | | 8 And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of l |
| ions. | | ions. |
| 9 And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of t | | 9 And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of t |
| heir wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle. | | heir wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle. |
| 10 And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: | | 10 And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: |
| and their power was to hurt men five months. | | and their power was to hurt men five months. |
| 11 And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whos | | 11 And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whos |
| e name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Ap | | e name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Ap |
| ollyon. | | ollyon. |
| 12 One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter. | | 12 One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter. |
| 13 And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the g | | 13 And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the g |
| olden altar which is before God, | | olden altar which is before God, |
n | 14 Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which | n | 14 Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which |
| are bound in the great river Euphrates. | | are bound in the bottomless pit. |
| 15 And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, | | 15 And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, |
| and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men. | | and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men. |
n | 16 And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand | n | 16 And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand |
| : and I heard the number of them. | | : and I saw the number of them. |
| 17 And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having br | | 17 And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having br |
| eastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses w | | eastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses w |
| ere as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and bri | | ere as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and bri |
| mstone. | | mstone. |
| 18 By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smok | | 18 By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smok |
| e, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths. | | e, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths. |
| 19 For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails were l | | 19 For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails were l |
| ike unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt. | | ike unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt. |
| 20 And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented n | | 20 And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented n |
| ot of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols o | | ot of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols o |
| f gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, no | | f gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, no |
| r hear, nor walk: | | r hear, nor walk: |
| 21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their | | 21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their |
| fornication, nor of their thefts. | | fornication, nor of their thefts. |
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| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
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| 1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: an | | 1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: an |
| d a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet | | d a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet |
| as pillars of fire: | | as pillars of fire: |
| 2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the | | 2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the |
| sea, and his left foot on the earth, | | sea, and his left foot on the earth, |
| 3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, se | | 3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, se |
| ven thunders uttered their voices. | | ven thunders uttered their voices. |
n | 4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: an | n | 4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: an |
| d I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the sev | | d I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Those things are sealed up which t |
| en thunders uttered, and write them not. | | he seven thunders uttered, and write them not. |
| 5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his | | 5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his |
| hand to heaven, | | hand to heaven, |
| 6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the th | | 6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the th |
| ings that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the s | | ings that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the s |
| ea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer: | | ea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer: |
| 7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to soun | | 7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to soun |
| d, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants th | | d, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants th |
| e prophets. | | e prophets. |
| 8 And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and | | 8 And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and |
| take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon | | take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon |
| the sea and upon the earth. | | the sea and upon the earth. |
| 9 And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he | | 9 And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he |
| said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it | | said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it |
| shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. | | shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. |
| 10 And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was | | 10 And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was |
| in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. | | in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. |
| 11 And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nation | | 11 And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nation |
| s, and tongues, and kings. | | s, and tongues, and kings. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
| 1 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Ri | | 1 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Ri |
| se, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. | | se, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. |
| 2 But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for i | | 2 But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for i |
| t is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot fort | | t is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot fort |
| y and two months. | | y and two months. |
| 3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousan | | 3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousan |
| d two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. | | d two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. |
| 4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the Go | | 4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the Go |
| d of the earth. | | d of the earth. |
| 5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoure | | 5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoure |
| th their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be kille | | th their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be kille |
| d. | | d. |
| 6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophec | | 6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophec |
| y: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with | | y: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with |
| all plagues, as often as they will. | | all plagues, as often as they will. |
| 7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth ou | | 7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth ou |
| t of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, an | | t of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, an |
| d kill them. | | d kill them. |
| 8 And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritu | | 8 And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritu |
| ally is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. | | ally is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. |
| 9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their de | | 9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their de |
| ad bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be p | | ad bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be p |
| ut in graves. | | ut in graves. |
| 10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, a | | 10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, a |
| nd shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them th | | nd shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them th |
| at dwelt on the earth. | | at dwelt on the earth. |
| 11 And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into the | | 11 And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into the |
| m, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them. | | m, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them. |
| 12 And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. An | | 12 And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. An |
| d they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them. | | d they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them. |
| 13 And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the cit | | 13 And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the cit |
| y fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant | | y fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant |
| were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. | | were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. |
| 14 The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly. | | 14 The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly. |
| 15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, | | 15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, |
| The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Chri | | The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Chri |
| st; and he shall reign for ever and ever. | | st; and he shall reign for ever and ever. |
| 16 And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upo | | 16 And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upo |
| n their faces, and worshipped God, | | n their faces, and worshipped God, |
| 17 Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and ar | | 17 Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and ar |
| t to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. | | t to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. |
| 18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, | | 18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, |
| that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servant | | that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servant |
| s the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; | | s the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; |
| and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. | | and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. |
| 19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple | | 19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple |
| the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings | | the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings |
| , and an earthquake, and great hail. | | , and an earthquake, and great hail. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
| | | |
n | 1 And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and | n | 1 And there appeared a great sign in heaven in the likeness of things on the ear |
| the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: | | th; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head |
| | | a crown of twelve stars: |
| 2 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivere | | 2 And the woman being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be de |
| d. | | livered. |
| 3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, ha | | |
| ving seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. | | |
| 4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to | | |
| the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered | | |
| , for to devour her child as soon as it was born. | | |
| 5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of i | | 3 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of i |
| ron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. | | ron: and her child was caught up unto God, and his throne. |
| | | 4 And there appeared another sign in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, havi |
| | | ng seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. And his tail drew |
| | | the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the |
| | | dragon stood before the woman which was delivered, ready to devour her child aft |
| | | er it was born. |
| 6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God | | 5 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she had a place prepared of God, |
| , that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days. | | that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore years. |
| 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; | | 6 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; |
| and the dragon fought and his angels, | | and the dragon and his angels fought against Michael, |
| 8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. | | 7 And the dragon prevailed not against Michael; neither the child, nor the woman |
| | | , which was the church of God, who had been delivered of her pains and brought f |
| | | orth the kingdom of our God and his Christ. |
| 9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Sat | | 8 Neither was there place found in heaven for the great dragon, who was cast out |
| an, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his ang | | , that old serpent, called the devil, and also called Satan, which deceiveth the |
| els were cast out with him. | | whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with |
| | | him. |
| 10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strengt | | 9 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength |
| h, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of o | | , and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: |
| ur brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. | | |
| 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their test | | 10 For the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our G |
| imony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. | | od day and night. |
| 12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabite | | 11 For they have overcome him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their |
| rs of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having grea | | testimony; for they loved not their own lives, but kept the testimony even unto |
| t wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. | | death. Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and ye that dwell in them. |
| | | 12 And after these things, I heard another voice saying, Woe to the inhabiters o |
| | | f the earth, yea, and they who dwell upon the islands of the sea! for the devil |
| | | is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a |
| | | short time. |
| 13 And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the wo | | 13 For when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the wo |
| man which brought forth the man child. | | man which brought forth the man child. |
| 14 And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly in | | 14 Therefore to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might |
| to the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, | | flee into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and |
| and half a time, from the face of the serpent. | | times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. |
| 15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that | | 15 And the serpent casteth out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, th |
| he might cause her to be carried away of the flood. | | at he might cause her to be carried away of the flood. |
| 16 And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed | | 16 And the earth helpeth the woman, and the earth openeth her mouth, and swallow |
| up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth. | | eth up the flood which the dragon casteth out of his mouth. |
| 17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnan | | 17 Therefore the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the |
| t of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jes | | remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have also the testi |
| us Christ. | | mony of Jesus Christ. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 13 | | ## Chapter 13 |
| | | |
n | 1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, | n | 1 And I saw another sign in the likeness of the kingdoms of the earth, a beast r |
| having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his he | | ise up out of the sea and stood upon the sand of the sea, having seven heads and |
| ads the name of blasphemy. | | ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasph |
| | | emy. |
| 2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the fe | | 2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the fe |
| et of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his | | et of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his |
| power, and his seat, and great authority. | | power, and his seat, and great authority. |
| 3 And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound w | | 3 And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound w |
| as healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. | | as healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. |
| 4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worsh | | 4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worsh |
| ipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war wit | | ipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war wit |
| h him? | | h him? |
| 5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; an | | 5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; an |
| d power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. | | d power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. |
| 6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and h | | 6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and h |
| is tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. | | is tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. |
| 7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: a | | 7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: a |
| nd power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. | | nd power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. |
| 8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not writt | | 8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not writt |
| en in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. | | en in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. |
| 9 If any man have an ear, let him hear. | | 9 If any man have an ear, let him hear. |
| 10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with | | 10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with |
| the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of t | | the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of t |
| he saints. | | he saints. |
| 11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns l | | 11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns l |
| ike a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. | | ike a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. |
| 12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth th | | 12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth th |
| e earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wo | | e earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wo |
| und was healed. | | und was healed. |
| 13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on t | | 13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on t |
| he earth in the sight of men, | | he earth in the sight of men, |
| 14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles whi | | 14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles whi |
| ch he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on th | | ch he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on th |
| e earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a s | | e earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a s |
| word, and did live. | | word, and did live. |
| 15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of | | 15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of |
| the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the ima | | the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the ima |
| ge of the beast should be killed. | | ge of the beast should be killed. |
| 16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to re | | 16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to re |
| ceive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: | | ceive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: |
| 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of | | 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of |
| the beast, or the number of his name. | | the beast, or the number of his name. |
| 18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast | | 18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast |
| : for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and si | | : for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and si |
| x. | | x. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 14 | | ## Chapter 14 |
| | | |
| 1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred | | 1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred |
| forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads. | | forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads. |
| 2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice | | 2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice |
| of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: | | of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: |
| 3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four bea | | 3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four bea |
| sts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty | | sts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty |
| and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. | | and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. |
| 4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These | | 4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These |
| are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from | | are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from |
| among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. | | among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. |
| 5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the t | | 5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the t |
| hrone of God. | | hrone of God. |
| 6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gos | | 6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gos |
| pel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindre | | pel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindre |
| d, and tongue, and people, | | d, and tongue, and people, |
| 7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his | | 7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his |
| judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and | | judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and |
| the fountains of waters. | | the fountains of waters. |
| 8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that g | | 8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that g |
| reat city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fo | | reat city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fo |
| rnication. | | rnication. |
| 9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worshi | | 9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worshi |
| p the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, | | p the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, |
| 10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out wit | | 10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out wit |
| hout mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fir | | hout mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fir |
| e and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the L | | e and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the L |
| amb: | | amb: |
| 11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have | | 11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have |
| no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiv | | no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiv |
| eth the mark of his name. | | eth the mark of his name. |
| 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments | | 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments |
| of God, and the faith of Jesus. | | of God, and the faith of Jesus. |
| 13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead w | | 13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead w |
| hich die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest | | hich die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest |
| from their labours; and their works do follow them. | | from their labours; and their works do follow them. |
| 14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto | | 14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto |
| the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickl | | the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickl |
| e. | | e. |
| 15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him tha | | 15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him tha |
| t sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for the | | t sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for the |
| e to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. | | e to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. |
| 16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth | | 16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth |
| was reaped. | | was reaped. |
| 17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a | | 17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a |
| sharp sickle. | | sharp sickle. |
| 18 And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cri | | 18 And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cri |
| ed with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp | | ed with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp |
| sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fu | | sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fu |
| lly ripe. | | lly ripe. |
| 19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of t | | 19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of t |
| he earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God. | | he earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God. |
| 20 And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the win | | 20 And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the win |
| epress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred | | epress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred |
| furlongs. | | furlongs. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 15 | | ## Chapter 15 |
| | | |
| 1 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having th | | 1 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having th |
| e seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God. | | e seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God. |
| 2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotte | | 2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotte |
| n the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over th | | n the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over th |
| e number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. | | e number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. |
| 3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, | | 3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, |
| saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are | | saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are |
| thy ways, thou King of saints. | | thy ways, thou King of saints. |
| 4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: | | 4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: |
| for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made | | for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made |
| manifest. | | manifest. |
| 5 And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the test | | 5 And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the test |
| imony in heaven was opened: | | imony in heaven was opened: |
| 6 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed | | 6 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed |
| in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles. | | in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles. |
| 7 And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full | | 7 And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full |
| of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. | | of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. |
| 8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power | | 8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power |
| ; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the se | | ; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the se |
| ven angels were fulfilled. | | ven angels were fulfilled. |
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| ## Chapter 16 | | ## Chapter 16 |
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| 1 And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go you | | 1 And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go you |
| r ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. | | r ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. |
| 2 And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a n | | 2 And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a n |
| oisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon | | oisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon |
| them which worshipped his image. | | them which worshipped his image. |
| 3 And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the bl | | 3 And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the bl |
| ood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea. | | ood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea. |
| 4 And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of water | | 4 And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of water |
| s; and they became blood. | | s; and they became blood. |
| 5 And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art | | 5 And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art |
| , and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus. | | , and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus. |
| 6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them | | 6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them |
| blood to drink; for they are worthy. | | blood to drink; for they are worthy. |
n | 7 And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and | n | 7 And I heard another angel who came out from the altar saying, Even so, Lord Go |
| righteous are thy judgments. | | d Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments. |
| 8 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unt | | 8 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unt |
| o him to scorch men with fire. | | o him to scorch men with fire. |
| 9 And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which h | | 9 And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which h |
| ath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory. | | ath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory. |
| 10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his k | | 10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his k |
| ingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain, | | ingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain, |
| 11 And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and | | 11 And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and |
| repented not of their deeds. | | repented not of their deeds. |
| 12 And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and t | | 12 And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and t |
| he water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be pr | | he water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be pr |
| epared. | | epared. |
| 13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the drago | | 13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the drago |
| n, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. | | n, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. |
| 14 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the | | 14 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the |
| kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that | | kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that |
| great day of God Almighty. | | great day of God Almighty. |
| 15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garme | | 15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garme |
| nts, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. | | nts, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. |
| 16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armage | | 16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armage |
| ddon. | | ddon. |
| 17 And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a grea | | 17 And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a grea |
| t voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done. | | t voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done. |
| 18 And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great ea | | 18 And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great ea |
| rthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake | | rthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake |
| , and so great. | | , and so great. |
| 19 And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nation | | 19 And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nation |
| s fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the c | | s fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the c |
| up of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath. | | up of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath. |
| 20 And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found. | | 20 And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found. |
| 21 And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the wei | | 21 And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the wei |
| ght of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for t | | ght of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for t |
| he plague thereof was exceeding great. | | he plague thereof was exceeding great. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 17 | | ## Chapter 17 |
| | | |
| 1 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked w | | 1 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked w |
| ith me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the g | | ith me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the g |
| reat whore that sitteth upon many waters: | | reat whore that sitteth upon many waters: |
| 2 With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitan | | 2 With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitan |
| ts of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication. | | ts of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication. |
| 3 So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit | | 3 So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit |
| upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads a | | upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads a |
| nd ten horns. | | nd ten horns. |
| 4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold a | | 4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold a |
| nd precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominati | | nd precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominati |
| ons and filthiness of her fornication: | | ons and filthiness of her fornication: |
| 5 And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTH | | 5 And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTH |
| ER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. | | ER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. |
| 6 And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood o | | 6 And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood o |
| f the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration. | | f the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration. |
| 7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the | | 7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the |
| mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven h | | mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven h |
| eads and ten horns. | | eads and ten horns. |
| 8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottom | | 8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottom |
| less pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, | | less pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, |
| whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the worl | | whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the worl |
| d, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. | | d, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. |
| 9 And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, o | | 9 And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, o |
| n which the woman sitteth. | | n which the woman sitteth. |
| 10 And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not | | 10 And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not |
| yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space. | | yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space. |
| 11 And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seve | | 11 And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seve |
| n, and goeth into perdition. | | n, and goeth into perdition. |
| 12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kin | | 12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kin |
| gdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. | | gdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. |
| 13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. | | 13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. |
| 14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he | | 14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he |
| is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and | | is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and |
| chosen, and faithful. | | chosen, and faithful. |
| 15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, | | 15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, |
| are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues. | | are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues. |
| 16 And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whor | | 16 And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whor |
| e, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her | | e, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her |
| with fire. | | with fire. |
n | 17 For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give t | n | 17 For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give t |
| heir kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. | | heir kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. |
| 18 And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the k | | 18 And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the k |
| ings of the earth. | | ings of the earth. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 18 | | ## Chapter 18 |
| | | |
| 1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great | | 1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great |
| power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. | | power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. |
| 2 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen | | 2 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen |
| , is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul | | , is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul |
| spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. | | spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. |
| 3 For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and th | | 3 For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and th |
| e kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of t | | e kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of t |
| he earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies. | | he earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies. |
| 4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, tha | | 4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, tha |
| t ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. | | t ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. |
| 5 For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. | | 5 For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. |
| 6 Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to h | | 6 Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to h |
| er works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double. | | er works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double. |
| 7 How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment an | | 7 How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment an |
| d sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, a | | d sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, a |
| nd shall see no sorrow. | | nd shall see no sorrow. |
| 8 Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; | | 8 Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; |
| and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judget | | and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judget |
| h her. | | h her. |
| 9 And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived delicious | | 9 And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived delicious |
| ly with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke | | ly with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke |
| of her burning, | | of her burning, |
| 10 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great | | 10 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great |
| city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come. | | city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come. |
| 11 And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buye | | 11 And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buye |
| th their merchandise any more: | | th their merchandise any more: |
| 12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and | | 12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and |
| fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all mann | | fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all mann |
| er vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, | | er vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, |
| and iron, and marble, | | and iron, and marble, |
| 13 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, | | 13 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, |
| and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and | | and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and |
| slaves, and souls of men. | | slaves, and souls of men. |
| 14 And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all thi | | 14 And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all thi |
| ngs which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find the | | ngs which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find the |
| m no more at all. | | m no more at all. |
| 15 The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar | | 15 The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar |
| off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, | | off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, |
| 16 And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and | | 16 And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and |
| purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls! | | purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls! |
| 17 For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and | | 17 For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and |
| all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar o | | all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar o |
| ff, | | ff, |
| 18 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like u | | 18 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like u |
| nto this great city! | | nto this great city! |
| 19 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Al | | 19 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Al |
| as, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea | | as, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea |
| by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate. | | by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate. |
| 20 Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hat | | 20 Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hat |
| h avenged you on her. | | h avenged you on her. |
| 21 And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into t | | 21 And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into t |
| he sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, | | he sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, |
| and shall be found no more at all. | | and shall be found no more at all. |
| 22 And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall | | 22 And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall |
| be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, s | | be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, s |
| hall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no m | | hall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no m |
| ore at all in thee; | | ore at all in thee; |
| 23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice o | | 23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice o |
| f the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy | | f the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy |
| merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nation | | merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nation |
| s deceived. | | s deceived. |
| 24 And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that we | | 24 And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that we |
| re slain upon the earth. | | re slain upon the earth. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 19 | | ## Chapter 19 |
| | | |
| 1 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, | | 1 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, |
| Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: | | Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: |
n | 2 For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, | n | 2 For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, |
| which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of | | which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of |
| his servants at her hand. | | his saints at her hand. |
| 3 And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever. | | 3 And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever. |
| 4 And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped Go | | 4 And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped Go |
| d that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. | | d that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. |
n | 5 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servant | n | 5 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his saints, |
| s, and ye that fear him, both small and great. | | and ye that fear him, both small and great. |
| 6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of man | | 6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of man |
| y waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord | | y waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord |
| God omnipotent reigneth. | | God omnipotent reigneth. |
| 7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the La | | 7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the La |
| mb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. | | mb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. |
| 8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and whi | | 8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and whi |
| te: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. | | te: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. |
| 9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marria | | 9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marria |
| ge supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. | | ge supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. |
n | 10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it no | n | 10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See that thou do |
| t: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: | | it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of J |
| worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. | | esus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. |
| 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him w | | 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him i |
| as called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. | | s called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. |
| 12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he ha | | 12 His eyes as a flame of fire, and he had on his head many crowns; and a name w |
| d a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. | | ritten, that no man knew, but himself. |
| 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The | | 13 And he is clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The |
| Word of God. | | Word of God. |
| 14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed i | | 14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed i |
| n fine linen, white and clean. | | n fine linen, white and clean. |
n | 15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the na | n | 15 And out of his mouth proceedeth the word of God, and with it he will smite th |
| tions: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress | | e nations: and he will rule them with the word of his mouth: and he treadeth the |
| of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. | | winepress in the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. |
| 16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AN | | 16 And he hath on a vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND |
| D LORD OF LORDS. | | LORD OF LORDS. |
| 17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, sayin | | 17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, sayin |
| g to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves t | | g to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves t |
| ogether unto the supper of the great God; | | ogether unto the supper of the great God; |
n | 18 That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh | n | 18 That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh |
| of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the fl | | of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the fl |
| esh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great. | | esh of all who fight against the Lamb, both bond and free, both small and great. |
| 19 And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered t | | 19 And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered t |
| ogether to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. | | ogether to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. |
| 20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles | | 20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles |
| before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast | | before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast |
| , and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of | | , and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of |
| fire burning with brimstone. | | fire burning with brimstone. |
n | 21 And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, whi | n | 21 And the remnant were slain with the word of him that sat upon the horse, whic |
| ch sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their fl | | h word proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their fles |
| esh. | | h. |
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| ## Chapter 20 | | ## Chapter 20 |
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n | 1 And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit | n | 1 And I saw an angel come down out of heaven, having the key of the bottomless p |
| and a great chain in his hand. | | it and a great chain in his hand. |
| 2 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Sata | | 2 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Sata |
| n, and bound him a thousand years, | | n, and bound him a thousand years, |
| 3 And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him | | 3 And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him |
| , that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be | | , that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be |
| fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season. | | fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season. |
| 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: a | | 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: a |
| nd I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for | | nd I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for |
| the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neit | | the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neit |
| her had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they live | | her had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they live |
| d and reigned with Christ a thousand years. | | d and reigned with Christ a thousand years. |
| 5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finishe | | 5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finishe |
| d. This is the first resurrection. | | d. This is the first resurrection. |
n | 6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the s | n | 6 Blessed and holy are they who have part in the first resurrection: on such the |
| econd death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and s | | second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and |
| hall reign with him a thousand years. | | shall reign with him a thousand years. |
| 7 And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his pris | | 7 And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his pris |
| on, | | on, |
| 8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the | | 8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the |
| earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is a | | earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is a |
| s the sand of the sea. | | s the sand of the sea. |
| 9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the sa | | 9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the sa |
| ints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and | | ints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and |
| devoured them. | | devoured them. |
| 10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone | | 10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone |
| , where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and nigh | | , where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and nigh |
| t for ever and ever. | | t for ever and ever. |
| 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the e | | 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the e |
| arth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. | | arth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. |
| 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were ope | | 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were ope |
| ned: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were j | | ned: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were j |
| udged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their wo | | udged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their wo |
| rks. | | rks. |
| 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered u | | 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered u |
| p the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their | | p the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their |
| works. | | works. |
| 14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. | | 14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. |
| 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lak | | 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lak |
| e of fire. | | e of fire. |
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| ## Chapter 21 | | ## Chapter 21 |
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| 1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first ear | | 1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first ear |
| th were passed away; and there was no more sea. | | th were passed away; and there was no more sea. |
| 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heave | | 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heave |
| n, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. | | n, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. |
| 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God | | 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God |
| is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God | | is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God |
| himself shall be with them, and be their God. | | himself shall be with them, and be their God. |
| 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more | | 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more |
| death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the | | death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the |
| former things are passed away. | | former things are passed away. |
| 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he sa | | 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he sa |
| id unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. | | id unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. |
| 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the e | | 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the e |
| nd. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life fr | | nd. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life fr |
| eely. | | eely. |
| 7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he sha | | 7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he sha |
| ll be my son. | | ll be my son. |
| 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whore | | 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whore |
| mongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in t | | mongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in t |
| he lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. | | he lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. |
| 9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full | | 9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full |
| of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew | | of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew |
| thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. | | thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. |
| 10 And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed | | 10 And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed |
| me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, | | me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, |
| 11 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, e | | 11 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, e |
| ven like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; | | ven like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; |
| 12 And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve | | 12 And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve |
| angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of t | | angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of t |
| he children of Israel: | | he children of Israel: |
| 13 On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; | | 13 On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; |
| and on the west three gates. | | and on the west three gates. |
| 14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the | | 14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the |
| twelve apostles of the Lamb. | | twelve apostles of the Lamb. |
| 15 And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gat | | 15 And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gat |
| es thereof, and the wall thereof. | | es thereof, and the wall thereof. |
| 16 And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and | | 16 And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and |
| he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and th | | he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and th |
| e breadth and the height of it are equal. | | e breadth and the height of it are equal. |
| 17 And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, accor | | 17 And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, accor |
| ding to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel. | | ding to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel. |
| 18 And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, | | 18 And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, |
| like unto clear glass. | | like unto clear glass. |
| 19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of | | 19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of |
| precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the thi | | precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the thi |
| rd, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; | | rd, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; |
| 20 The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, | | 20 The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, |
| beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; | | beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; |
| the twelfth, an amethyst. | | the twelfth, an amethyst. |
| 21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: | | 21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: |
| and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. | | and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. |
| 22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the t | | 22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the t |
| emple of it. | | emple of it. |
| 23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for | | 23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for |
| the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. | | the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. |
| 24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and th | | 24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and th |
| e kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. | | e kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. |
| 25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no ni | | 25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no ni |
| ght there. | | ght there. |
| 26 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. | | 26 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. |
| 27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither wha | | 27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither wha |
| tsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the | | tsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the |
| Lamb's book of life. | | Lamb's book of life. |
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| ## Chapter 22 | | ## Chapter 22 |
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| 1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding o | | 1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding o |
| ut of the throne of God and of the Lamb. | | ut of the throne of God and of the Lamb. |
| 2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there t | | 2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there t |
| he tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every | | he tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every |
| month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. | | month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. |
| 3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall | | 3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall |
| be in it; and his servants shall serve him: | | be in it; and his servants shall serve him: |
| 4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. | | 4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. |
| 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of t | | 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of t |
| he sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ev | | he sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ev |
| er. | | er. |
| 6 And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of | | 6 And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of |
| the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must | | the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must |
| shortly be done. | | shortly be done. |
| 7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy | | 7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy |
| of this book. | | of this book. |
| 8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I | | 8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I |
| fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. | | fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. |
n | 9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of | n | 9 Then saith he unto me, See that thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, an |
| thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: wors | | d of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: |
| hip God. | | worship God. |
| 10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for | | 10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for |
| the time is at hand. | | the time is at hand. |
| 11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him b | | 11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him b |
| e filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he tha | | e filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he tha |
| t is holy, let him be holy still. | | t is holy, let him be holy still. |
| 12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man acco | | 12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man acco |
| rding as his work shall be. | | rding as his work shall be. |
| 13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. | | 13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. |
| 14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tr | | 14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tr |
| ee of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. | | ee of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. |
| 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and ido | | 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and ido |
| laters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. | | laters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. |
| 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches | | 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches |
| . I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. | | . I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. |
| 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. A | | 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. A |
| nd let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of l | | nd let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of l |
| ife freely. | | ife freely. |
| 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this b | | 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this b |
| ook, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues | | ook, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues |
| that are written in this book: | | that are written in this book: |
| 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, G | | 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, G |
| od shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, a | | od shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, a |
| nd from the things which are written in this book. | | nd from the things which are written in this book. |
| 20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, | | 20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, |
| come, Lord Jesus. | | come, Lord Jesus. |
| 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. | | 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. |
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