Revelation
Inspired Version (1:1)
The revelation of John, a servant of God, which was given unto him of Jesus Christ to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass, that he sent and signified by his angel unto his servant John,
Greek (1:1)
Ἀποκάλυψις (The revelation) Ἰησοῦ (of Jesus) Χριστοῦ (Christ), ἣν (which) ἔδωκεν (gave) αὐτῷ (Him) ὁ (‑) Θεός (God), δεῖξαι (to show) τοῖς (to the) δούλοις (bond‑servants) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ἃ (what things) δεῖ (it behooves) γενέσθαι (to take place) ἐν (in) τάχει (quickness). καὶ (And) ἐσήμανεν (He signified it), ἀποστείλας (having sent) διὰ (through) τοῦ (the) ἀγγέλου (angel) αὐτοῦ (of Him), τῷ (to the) δούλῳ (servant) αὐτοῦ (of Him), Ἰωάννῃ (John),
KJV (1:1)
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
Inspired Version (1:2)
Who bore record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
Greek (1:2)
KJV (1:2)
Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
Inspired Version (1:3)
Blessed are they who read, and they who hear, and understand the words of this prophecy and keep those things which are written therein, for the time of the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
Greek (1:3)
Μακάριος (Blessed is) ὁ (the one) ἀναγινώσκων (reading), καὶ (and) οἱ (those) ἀκούοντες (hearing) τοὺς (the) λόγους (words) τῆς (of the) προφητείας (prophecy), καὶ (and) τηροῦντες (keeping) τὰ (the things) ἐν (in) αὐτῇ (it) γεγραμμένα (having been written); ὁ (‑) γὰρ (for) καιρὸς (the time is) ἐγγύς (near).
KJV (1:3)
Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Inspired Version (1:4)
Now this is the testimony of John to the seven servants who are over the seven churches in Asia: Grace unto you and peace from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, who hath sent forth his angel from before his throne to testify unto those who are the seven servants over the seven churches.
Greek (1:4)
Ἰωάννης (John), Ταῖς (To the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἐκκλησίαις (churches) ταῖς (‑) ἐν (in) τῇ (‑) Ἀσίᾳ (Asia): Χάρις (Grace) ὑμῖν (to you) καὶ (and) εἰρήνη (peace) ἀπὸ (from) ὁ (Him) ὢν (being) καὶ (and) ὁ (who) ἦν (was) καὶ (and) ὁ (who) ἐρχόμενος (is coming), καὶ (and) ἀπὸ (from) τῶν (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) Πνευμάτων (Spirits) ἃ (‑) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne) αὐτοῦ (of Him),
KJV (1:4)
John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
Inspired Version (1:5)
Therefore, I, John, the faithful witness, bear record of the things which were delivered me of the angel and from Jesus Christ, the first begotten of the dead and the Prince of the kings of the earth. 1:6 And unto him who loved us be glory, who washed us from our sins in his own blood
Greek (1:5)
καὶ (and) ἀπὸ (from) Ἰησοῦ (Jesus) Χριστοῦ (Christ), ὁ (the) μάρτυς (witness) ὁ (‑) πιστός (faithful), ὁ (the) πρωτότοκος (firstborn) τῶν (of the) νεκρῶν (dead) καὶ (and) ὁ (the) ἄρχων (ruler) τῶν (of the) βασιλέων (kings) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth). Τῷ (To the One) ἀγαπῶντι (loving) ἡμᾶς (us) καὶ (and) λύσαντι (releasing) ἡμᾶς (us) ἐκ (from) τῶν (the) ἁμαρτιῶν (sins) ἡμῶν (of us) ἐν (through) τῷ (the) αἵματι (blood) αὐτοῦ (of Him) —
KJV (1:5)
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Inspired Version (1:5)
and hath made us kings and priests unto God, his Father. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Greek (1:6)
KJV (1:6)
And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Inspired Version (1:7)
For behold, he cometh in the clouds with ten thousands of his saints in the kingdom, clothed with the glory of his Father. And every eye shall see him; and they who pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
Greek (1:7)
Ἰδοὺ (Behold), ἔρχεται (He is coming) μετὰ (with) τῶν (the) νεφελῶν (clouds), καὶ (and) ὄψεται (will see) αὐτὸν (Him) πᾶς (every) ὀφθαλμὸς (eye), καὶ (and) οἵτινες (those who) αὐτὸν (Him) ἐξεκέντησαν (pierced), καὶ (and) κόψονται (will wail) ἐπ’ (because of) αὐτὸν (Him) πᾶσαι (all) αἱ (the) φυλαὶ (tribes) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth). ναί (Yes)! ἀμήν (Amen)!
KJV (1:7)
Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
Inspired Version (1:8)
For he saith, I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, the Lord, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.
Greek (1:8)
KJV (1:8)
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Inspired Version (1:9)
I, John, who also am your brother and companion in tribulation and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Greek (1:9)
Ἐγὼ (I) Ἰωάννης (John), ὁ (the) ἀδελφὸς (brother) ὑμῶν (of you), καὶ (and) συνκοινωνὸς (fellow‑partaker) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) θλίψει (tribulation) καὶ (and) βασιλείᾳ (kingdom) καὶ (and) ὑπομονῇ (endurance) ἐν (in) Ἰησοῦ (Jesus), ἐγενόμην (was) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) νήσῳ (island) τῇ (‑) καλουμένῃ (called) Πάτμῳ (Patmos), διὰ (on account of) τὸν (the) λόγον (word) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) καὶ (and) τὴν (the) μαρτυρίαν (testimony) Ἰησοῦ (of Jesus).
KJV (1:9)
I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Inspired Version (1:10)
I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
Greek (1:10)
KJV (1:10)
I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
Inspired Version (1:11)
Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, and, What thou seest, write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia: unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
Greek (1:11)
λεγούσης (saying), “Ὃ (What) βλέπεις (you see), γράψον (write) εἰς (in) βιβλίον (a book), καὶ (and) πέμψον (send) ταῖς (to the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἐκκλησίαις (churches), εἰς (to) Ἔφεσον (Ephesus), καὶ (and) εἰς (to) Σμύρναν (Smyrna), καὶ (and) εἰς (to) Πέργαμον (Pergamum), καὶ (and) εἰς (to) Θυάτειρα (Thyatira), καὶ (and) εἰς (to) Σάρδεις (Sardis), καὶ (and) εἰς (to) Φιλαδέλφειαν (Philadelphia), καὶ (and) εἰς (to) Λαοδίκειαν (Laodicea).”
KJV (1:11)
Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
Inspired Version (1:12)
And I turned to see from whence the voice came that spake to me; and, being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks,
Greek (1:12)
KJV (1:12)
And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
Inspired Version (1:13)
And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
Greek (1:13)
καὶ (and) ἐν (in) μέσῳ (the midst) τῶν (of the) λυχνιῶν (lampstands), ὅμοιον (One like) υἱὸν (the Son) ἀνθρώπου (of Man), ἐνδεδυμένον (having been clothed) ποδήρη (to the feet), καὶ (and) περιεζωσμένον (having been girded about) πρὸς (at) τοῖς (the) μαστοῖς (breasts) ζώνην (with a sash) χρυσᾶν (golden).
KJV (1:13)
And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
Inspired Version (1:14)
His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
Greek (1:14)
KJV (1:14)
His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
Inspired Version (1:15)
And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
Greek (1:15)
KJV (1:15)
And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
Inspired Version (1:16)
And he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword; and his countenance was as the sun shining in his strength.
Greek (1:16)
καὶ (and) ἔχων (He is holding) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) δεξιᾷ (right) χειρὶ (hand) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ἀστέρας (stars) ἑπτά (seven), καὶ (and) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) στόματος (mouth) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ῥομφαία (a sword) δίστομος (two‑edged) ὀξεῖα (sharp) ἐκπορευομένη (is going forth); καὶ (and) ἡ (the) ὄψις (face) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ὡς (is like) ὁ (the) ἥλιος (sun) φαίνει (shining) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) δυνάμει (full strength) αὐτοῦ (of it).
KJV (1:16)
And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Inspired Version (1:17)
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last;
Greek (1:17)
Καὶ (And) ὅτε (when) εἶδον (I saw) αὐτόν (Him), ἔπεσα (I fell) πρὸς (at) τοὺς (the) πόδας (feet) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ὡς (as though) νεκρός (dead). καὶ (And) ἔθηκεν (He placed) τὴν (the) δεξιὰν (right hand) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ἐπ’ (upon) ἐμὲ (me), λέγων (saying), “Μὴ (Not) φοβοῦ (fear). ἐγώ (I) εἰμι (am) ὁ (the) πρῶτος (First) καὶ (and) ὁ (the) ἔσχατος (Last),
KJV (1:17)
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:
Inspired Version (1:18)
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.
Greek (1:18)
KJV (1:18)
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.
Inspired Version (1:19)
Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.
Greek (1:19)
KJV (1:19)
Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;
Inspired Version (1:20)
This is the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand and the seven golden candlesticks: The seven stars are the servants of the seven churches; and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
Greek (1:20)
τὸ (the) μυστήριον (mystery) τῶν (of the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἀστέρων (stars), οὓς (which) εἶδες (you saw) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) δεξιᾶς (right hand) μου (of Me), καὶ (and) τὰς (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) λυχνίας (lampstands) τὰς (‑) χρυσᾶς (golden): οἱ (The) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἀστέρες (stars) ἄγγελοι (the angels) τῶν (of the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἐκκλησιῶν (churches) εἰσίν (are), καὶ (and) αἱ (the) λυχνίαι (lampstands) αἱ (‑) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἑπτὰ (the seven) ἐκκλησίαι (churches) εἰσίν (are).
KJV (1:20)
The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
Inspired Version (2:1)
Unto the servant of the church of Ephesus write: These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:
Greek (2:1)
Τῷ (To the) ἀγγέλῳ (messenger) τῆς (of the) ἐν (in) Ἐφέσῳ (Ephesus) ἐκκλησίας (church) γράψον (write): Τάδε (These things) λέγει (says) ὁ (the One) κρατῶν (holding) τοὺς (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἀστέρας (stars) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) δεξιᾷ (right hand) αὐτοῦ (of Him), ὁ (‑) περιπατῶν (walking) ἐν (in) μέσῳ (the midst) τῶν (of the) ἑπτὰ (seven) λυχνιῶν (lampstands) τῶν (‑) χρυσῶν (golden).
KJV (2:1)
Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
Inspired Version (2:2)
I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil; and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars,
Greek (2:2)
Οἶδα (I know) τὰ (the) ἔργα (works) σου (of you), καὶ (and) τὸν (the) κόπον (labor) καὶ (and) τὴν (‑) ὑπομονήν (endurance) σου (of you), καὶ (and) ὅτι (that) οὐ (not) δύνῃ (you are able) βαστάσαι (to tolerate) κακούς (evil ones). καὶ (And) ἐπείρασας (you have tested) τοὺς (those) λέγοντας (claiming) ἑαυτοὺς (to be) ἀποστόλους (apostles) καὶ (and) οὐκ (not) εἰσίν (are), καὶ (and) εὗρες (you have found) αὐτοὺς (them) ψευδεῖς (false).
KJV (2:2)
I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
Inspired Version (2:3)
And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast labored, and hast not fainted.
Greek (2:3)
KJV (2:3)
And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast labored, and hast not fainted.
Inspired Version (2:4)
Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee because thou hast left thy first love.
Greek (2:4)
KJV (2:4)
Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Inspired Version (2:5)
Remember, therefore, from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Greek (2:5)
μνημόνευε (Remember) οὖν (therefore) πόθεν (from where) πέπτωκας* (you have fallen), καὶ (and) μετανόησον (repent), καὶ (and) τὰ (the) πρῶτα (first) ἔργα (works) ποίησον (do). εἰ (If) δὲ (however) μή (not), ἔρχομαί (I am coming) σοι (to you), καὶ (and) κινήσω (I will remove) τὴν (the) λυχνίαν (lampstand) σου (of you) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) τόπου (place) αὐτῆς (of it), ἐὰν (if) μὴ (not) μετανοήσῃς (you should repent).
KJV (2:5)
Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Inspired Version (2:6)
But this thou hast: that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
Greek (2:6)
KJV (2:6)
But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
Inspired Version (2:7)
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 midst of the paradise of God.
Greek (2:7)
Ὁ (The one) ἔχων (having) οὖς (an ear), ἀκουσάτω (let him hear) τί (what) τὸ (the) Πνεῦμα (Spirit) λέγει (says) ταῖς (to the) ἐκκλησίαις (churches). Τῷ (To the one) νικῶντι (overcoming), δώσω (I will give) αὐτῷ (to him) φαγεῖν (to eat) ἐκ (of) τοῦ (the) ξύλου (tree) τῆς (‑) ζωῆς (of life), ὅ (which) ἐστιν (is) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) Παραδείσῳ (paradise) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God).
KJV (2:7)
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 midst of the paradise of God.
Inspired Version (2:8)
And unto the servant of the church in Smyrna write: These things saith the first and the last, which was dead and is alive:
Greek (2:8)
KJV (2:8)
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
Inspired Version (2:9)
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 synagogue of Satan.
Greek (2:9)
Οἶδά (I know) σου (your) τὴν (‑) θλῖψιν (tribulation) καὶ (and) τὴν (‑) πτωχείαν (poverty) — ἀλλὰ (but) πλούσιος (rich) εἶ (you are) — καὶ (and) τὴν (the) βλασφημίαν (slander) ἐκ (of) τῶν (those) λεγόντων (claiming) Ἰουδαίους (Jews) εἶναι (to be) ἑαυτούς (themselves), καὶ (and) οὐκ (not) εἰσίν (are), ἀλλὰ (but) συναγωγὴ (a synagogue) τοῦ (‑) Σατανᾶ (of Satan).
KJV (2:9)
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 synagogue of Satan.
Inspired Version (2:10)
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer; behold, the devil shall cast 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.
Greek (2:10)
Μηδὲν* (Not) φοβοῦ (fear) ἃ (what) μέλλεις (you are about) πάσχειν (to suffer). ἰδοὺ (Behold), μέλλει (is about) βάλλειν (to cast) ὁ (the) διάβολος (devil) ἐξ (some of) ὑμῶν (you) εἰς (into) φυλακὴν (prison), ἵνα (so that) πειρασθῆτε (you might be tested); καὶ (and) ἕξετε (you shall have) θλῖψιν (tribulation) ἡμερῶν (days) δέκα (ten). γίνου (Be) πιστὸς (faithful) ἄχρι (unto) θανάτου (death), καὶ (and) δώσω (I will give) σοι (to you) τὸν (the) στέφανον (crown) τῆς (‑) ζωῆς (of life).
KJV (2:10)
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast 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.
Inspired Version (2:11)
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.
Greek (2:11)
KJV (2:11)
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.
Inspired Version (2:12)
And to the servant of the church in Pergamos write: These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges:
Greek (2:12)
KJV (2:12)
And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;
Inspired Version (2:13)
I know thy works and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is; and thou holdest fast my name and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Greek (2:13)
Οἶδα (I know) ποῦ (where) κατοικεῖς (you dwell), ὅπου (where) ὁ (the) θρόνος (throne) τοῦ (‑) Σατανᾶ (of Satan is); καὶ (and) κρατεῖς (you hold fast to) τὸ (the) ὄνομά (name) μου (of Me), καὶ (and) οὐκ (not) ἠρνήσω (you have denied) τὴν (the) πίστιν (faith) μου (of Me), καὶ (even) ἐν (in) ταῖς (the) ἡμέραις (days) Ἀντιπᾶς (of Antipas), ὁ (the) μάρτυς (witness) μου (of Me), ὁ (the) πιστός (faithful one) μου (of Me) ὃς (who) ἀπεκτάνθη (was killed) παρ’ (among) ὑμῖν (you), ὅπου (where) ὁ (‑) Σατανᾶς (Satan) κατοικεῖ (dwells).
KJV (2:13)
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Inspired Version (2:14)
But I have a few things against thee because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Greek (2:14)
Ἀλλ’ (But) ἔχω (I have) κατὰ (against) σοῦ (you) ὀλίγα (a few things), ὅτι (because) ἔχεις (you have) ἐκεῖ (some there) κρατοῦντας (holding) τὴν (the) διδαχὴν (teaching) Βαλαάμ (of Balaam), ὃς (who) ἐδίδασκεν (would teach) τῷ (‑) Βαλὰκ (Balak) βαλεῖν (to cast) σκάνδαλον (a snare) ἐνώπιον (before) τῶν (the) υἱῶν (sons) Ἰσραήλ (of Israel), φαγεῖν (to eat) εἰδωλόθυτα (things sacrificed to idols), καὶ (and) πορνεῦσαι (to commit sexual immorality).
KJV (2:14)
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Inspired Version (2:15)
So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
Greek (2:15)
KJV (2:15)
So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
Inspired Version (2:16)
Repent, or else I will come unto thee quickly and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Greek (2:16)
KJV (2:16)
Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Inspired Version (2:17)
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 white stone--and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth, saving he that receiveth it.
Greek (2:17)
Ὁ (The one) ἔχων (having) οὖς (an ear), ἀκουσάτω (let him hear) τί (what) τὸ (the) Πνεῦμα (Spirit) λέγει (says) ταῖς (to the) ἐκκλησίαις (churches). Τῷ (The one) νικῶντι (overcoming), δώσω (I will give) αὐτῷ (to him) τοῦ (the) μάννα (manna) τοῦ (‑) κεκρυμμένου (having been hidden); καὶ (and) δώσω (I will give) αὐτῷ (to him) ψῆφον (stone) λευκήν (white), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (on) τὴν (the) ψῆφον (stone) ὄνομα (a name) καινὸν (new) γεγραμμένον (having been written), ὃ (which) οὐδεὶς (no one) οἶδεν (has known), εἰ (if) μὴ (not) ὁ (the one) λαμβάνων (receiving it).
KJV (2:17)
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 white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Inspired Version (2:18)
And unto the servant of the church in Thyatira write: These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass:
Greek (2:18)
Καὶ (And) τῷ (to) ἀγγέλῳ (the messenger) τῆς (of the) ἐν (in) Θυατείροις (Thyatira) ἐκκλησίας (church) γράψον (write): Τάδε (These things) λέγει (says) ὁ (the) Υἱὸς (Son) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), ὁ (the One) ἔχων (having) τοὺς (the) ὀφθαλμοὺς (eyes) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ὡς (like) φλόγα (a flame) πυρός (of fire), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) πόδες (feet) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ὅμοιοι (like) χαλκολιβάνῳ (burnished bronze).
KJV (2:18)
And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
Inspired Version (2:19)
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.
Greek (2:19)
Οἶδά (I know) σου (your) τὰ (‑) ἔργα (works), καὶ (and) τὴν (‑) ἀγάπην (love), καὶ (and) τὴν (‑) πίστιν (faith), καὶ (and) τὴν (‑) διακονίαν (service), καὶ (and) τὴν (the) ὑπομονήν (perseverance) σου (of you); καὶ (and) τὰ (the) ἔργα (works) σου (of you), τὰ (the) ἔσχατα (latter) πλείονα (are greater) τῶν (than the) πρώτων (first).
KJV (2:19)
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.
Inspired Version (2:20)
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 servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
Greek (2:20)
Ἀλλὰ (But) ἔχω (I have) κατὰ (against) σοῦ (you) ὅτι (that) ἀφεῖς (you tolerate) τὴν (the) γυναῖκα (woman) Ἰεζάβελ (Jezebel), ἡ (the one) λέγουσα (calling) ἑαυτὴν (herself) προφῆτιν (a prophetess) καὶ (and) διδάσκει (teaching) καὶ (and) πλανᾷ (misleading) τοὺς (‑) ἐμοὺς (My) δούλους (servants) πορνεῦσαι (to commit sexual immorality), καὶ (and) φαγεῖν (to eat) εἰδωλόθυτα (things sacrificed to idols).
KJV (2:20)
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 servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
Inspired Version (2:21)
And I gave her space to repent of her fornications; and she repented not.
Greek (2:21)
KJV (2:21)
And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
Inspired Version (2:22)
Behold, I will cast her into hell, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
Greek (2:22)
Ἰδοὺ (Behold), βάλλω (I will cast) αὐτὴν (her) εἰς (into) κλίνην (a sickbed), καὶ (and) τοὺς (those) μοιχεύοντας (committing adultery) μετ’ (with) αὐτῆς (her) εἰς (into) θλῖψιν (tribulation) μεγάλην (great), ἐὰν (if) μὴ (not) μετανοήσωσιν* (they shall repent) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) ἔργων (deeds) αὐτῆς (of her).
KJV (2:22)
Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
Inspired Version (2:23)
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 you according to your works.
Greek (2:23)
καὶ (And) τὰ (the) τέκνα (children) αὐτῆς (of her) ἀποκτενῶ (I will kill) ἐν (with) θανάτῳ (death), καὶ (and) γνώσονται (will know) πᾶσαι (all) αἱ (the) ἐκκλησίαι (churches) ὅτι (that) ἐγώ (I) εἰμι (am) ὁ (the One) ἐραυνῶν (searching) νεφροὺς (affections) καὶ (and) καρδίας (hearts); καὶ (and) δώσω (I will give) ὑμῖν (of you) ἑκάστῳ (to each) κατὰ (according to) τὰ (the) ἔργα (works) ὑμῶν (of you).
KJV (2:23)
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 you according to your works.
Inspired Version (2:24)
But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak, I will put upon you none other burden.
Greek (2:24)
Ὑμῖν (To you) δὲ (however) λέγω (I say), τοῖς (to the) λοιποῖς (rest) τοῖς (of those) ἐν (in) Θυατείροις (Thyatira), ὅσοι (as many as) οὐκ (not) ἔχουσιν (have) τὴν (the) διδαχὴν (teaching) ταύτην (this), οἵτινες (who) οὐκ (not) ἔγνωσαν (have known) τὰ (the) βαθέα (depths) τοῦ (‑) Σατανᾶ (of Satan), ὡς (as) λέγουσιν (they say): οὐ (Not) βάλλω (I will cast) ἐφ’ (upon) ὑμᾶς (you) ἄλλο (any other) βάρος (burden).
KJV (2:24)
But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.
Inspired Version (2:25)
But that which ye have already, hold fast till I come.
Greek (2:25)
KJV (2:25)
But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
Inspired Version (2:26)
And to him who overcometh and keepeth my commandments unto the end will I give power over many kingdoms;
Greek (2:26)
KJV (2:26)
And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Inspired Version (2:27)
And he shall rule them with the word of God; and they shall be in his hands as the vessels of clay in the hands of a potter; and he shall govern them by faith, with equity and justice, even as I received of my Father.
Greek (2:27)
KJV (2:27)
And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
Inspired Version (2:28)
And I will give him the morning star.
Greek (2:28)
KJV (2:28)
And I will give him the morning star.
Inspired Version (2:29)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Greek (2:29)
KJV (2:29)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Inspired Version (3:1)
And unto the servant of the church in Sardis write: These things saith he who hath the seven stars, which are the seven servants of God: I know thy works, that thou hast a name, that thou livest and art not dead.
Greek (3:1)
Καὶ (And) τῷ (to the) ἀγγέλῳ (messenger) τῆς (of the) ἐν (in) Σάρδεσιν (Sardis) ἐκκλησίας (church) γράψον (write): Τάδε (These things) λέγει (says) ὁ (the One) ἔχων (having) τὰ (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) Πνεύματα (Spirits) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), καὶ (and) τοὺς (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἀστέρας (stars). Οἶδά (I know) σου (your) τὰ (‑) ἔργα (deeds), ὅτι (that) ὄνομα (the characterization) ἔχεις (you have) ὅτι (that) ζῇς (you are alive), καὶ (and yet) νεκρὸς (dead) εἶ (you are).
KJV (3:1)
And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
Inspired Version (3:2)
Be watchful, therefore, and strengthen those who remain, who are ready to die; for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
Greek (3:2)
γίνου (Be) γρηγορῶν (watching), καὶ (and) στήρισον (strengthen) τὰ (the things) λοιπὰ (that remain), ἃ (which) ἔμελλον (are about) ἀποθανεῖν (to die); οὐ (not) γὰρ (for) εὕρηκά (I have found) σου (your) ‹τὰ› (‑) ἔργα (works) πεπληρωμένα (having been completed) ἐνώπιον (in the sight of) τοῦ (the) Θεοῦ (God) μου (of Me).
KJV (3:2)
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
Inspired Version (3:3)
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 shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Greek (3:3)
μνημόνευε (Remember) οὖν (therefore) πῶς (what) εἴληφας (you have received) καὶ (and) ἤκουσας (heard) — καὶ (and) τήρει (keep it) καὶ (and) μετανόησον (repent). ἐὰν (If) οὖν (therefore) μὴ (not) γρηγορήσῃς (you shall watch), ἥξω (I will come) ὡς (like) κλέπτης (a thief), καὶ (and) οὐ (no) μὴ (not) γνῷς (shall you know) ποίαν (at what) ὥραν (hour) ἥξω (I will come) ἐπὶ (upon) σέ (you).
KJV (3:3)
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 shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Inspired Version (3:4)
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
Greek (3:4)
Ἀλλὰ (But) ἔχεις (you have) ὀλίγα (a few) ὀνόματα (people) ἐν (in) Σάρδεσιν (Sardis) ἃ (who) οὐκ (not) ἐμόλυναν (have soiled) τὰ (the) ἱμάτια (garments) αὐτῶν (of them), καὶ (and) περιπατήσουσιν (they will walk) μετ’ (with) ἐμοῦ (Me) ἐν (in) λευκοῖς (white), ὅτι (because) ἄξιοί (worthy) εἰσιν (they are).
KJV (3:4)
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
Inspired Version (3:5)
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 my Father and before his angels.
Greek (3:5)
Ὁ (The one) νικῶν (overcoming), οὕτως (thus) περιβαλεῖται (will be clothed) ἐν (in) ἱματίοις (garments) λευκοῖς (white). καὶ (And) οὐ (no) μὴ (not) ἐξαλείψω (will I blot out) τὸ (the) ὄνομα (name) αὐτοῦ (of him) ἐκ (from) τῆς (the) βίβλου (book) τῆς (‑) ζωῆς (of life), καὶ (and) ὁμολογήσω (I will confess) τὸ (the) ὄνομα (name) αὐτοῦ (of him) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) Πατρός (Father) μου (of Me), καὶ (and) ἐνώπιον (before) τῶν (the) ἀγγέλων (angels) αὐτοῦ (of Him).
KJV (3:5)
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 my Father, and before his angels.
Inspired Version (3:6)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Greek (3:6)
KJV (3:6)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Inspired Version (3:7)
And to the servant of the church in Philadelphia write: These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth and no man shutteth, and shutteth and no man openeth:
Greek (3:7)
Καὶ (And) τῷ (to) ἀγγέλῳ (the messenger) τῆς (of the) ἐν (in) Φιλαδελφείᾳ (Philadelphia) ἐκκλησίας (church) γράψον (write): Τάδε (These things) λέγει (says) ὁ (the) ἅγιος (Holy One), ὁ (the) ἀληθινός (True One), ὁ (‑) ἔχων (having) τὴν (the) κλεῖν (key) Δαυίδ (of David), ὁ (the One) ἀνοίγων (opening) καὶ (and) οὐδεὶς (no one) κλείσει (will shut), καὶ (and) κλείων (shutting) καὶ (and) οὐδεὶς (no one) ἀνοίγει (opens).
KJV (3:7)
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
Inspired Version (3:8)
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 denied my name.
Greek (3:8)
Οἶδά (I know) σου (your) τὰ (‑) ἔργα (deeds). ἰδοὺ (Behold), δέδωκα (I have set) ἐνώπιόν (before) σου (you) θύραν (a door) ἠνεῳγμένην (having been opened), ἣν (which) οὐδεὶς (no one) δύναται (is able) κλεῖσαι (to shut) αὐτήν (it), ὅτι (because) μικρὰν (little) ἔχεις (you have) δύναμιν (power), καὶ (and yet) ἐτήρησάς (you have kept) μου (My) τὸν (‑) λόγον (word) καὶ (and) οὐκ (not) ἠρνήσω (have denied) τὸ (the) ὄνομά (name) μου (of Me).
KJV (3:8)
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 denied my name.
Inspired Version (3:9)
Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews and 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.
Greek (3:9)
ἰδοὺ (Behold), διδῶ (I give) ἐκ (those from) τῆς (the) συναγωγῆς (synagogue) τοῦ (‑) Σατανᾶ (of Satan)— τῶν (those) λεγόντων (declaring) ἑαυτοὺς (themselves) Ἰουδαίους (Jews) εἶναι (to be), καὶ (and) οὐκ (not) εἰσὶν (are), ἀλλὰ (but) ψεύδονται (they lie)— ἰδοὺ (behold), ποιήσω (I will cause) αὐτοὺς (them) ἵνα (that) ἥξουσιν (they will come) καὶ (and) προσκυνήσουσιν (will worship) ἐνώπιον (before) τῶν (the) ποδῶν (feet) σου (of you), καὶ (and) γνῶσιν (they shall know) ὅτι (that) ἐγὼ (I) ἠγάπησά (have loved) σε (you).
KJV (3:9)
Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and 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.
Inspired Version (3:10)
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Greek (3:10)
Ὅτι (Because) ἐτήρησας (you have kept) τὸν (the) λόγον (word) τῆς (of the) ὑπομονῆς (patient endurance) μου (of Me), κἀγώ (I also) σε (you) τηρήσω (will keep) ἐκ (out of) τῆς (the) ὥρας (hour) τοῦ (of the) πειρασμοῦ (trial) τῆς (‑) μελλούσης (being about) ἔρχεσθαι (to come) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) οἰκουμένης (inhabited world) ὅλης (whole), πειράσαι (to try) τοὺς (those) κατοικοῦντας (dwelling) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth).
KJV (3:10)
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Inspired Version (3:11)
Behold, I come quickly; hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Greek (3:11)
KJV (3:11)
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Inspired Version (3:12)
Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out; and I will write upon him the name of my God and the name of 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.
Greek (3:12)
Ὁ (The one) νικῶν (overcoming), ποιήσω (I will make) αὐτὸν (him) στῦλον (a pillar) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) ναῷ (temple) τοῦ (of the) Θεοῦ (God) μου (of Me), καὶ (and) ἔξω (out) οὐ (no) μὴ (not) ἐξέλθῃ (shall he go) ἔτι (anymore). καὶ (And) γράψω (I will write) ἐπ’ (upon) αὐτὸν (him) τὸ (the) ὄνομα (name) τοῦ (of the) Θεοῦ (God) μου (of Me), καὶ (and) τὸ (the) ὄνομα (name) τῆς (of the) πόλεως (city) τοῦ (of the) Θεοῦ (God) μου (of Me), τῆς (the) καινῆς (new) Ἰερουσαλήμ (Jerusalem), ἡ (‑) καταβαίνουσα (coming down) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven) ἀπὸ (from) τοῦ (the) Θεοῦ (God) μου (of Me), καὶ (and) τὸ (the) ὄνομά (name) μου (of Me) τὸ (‑) καινόν (new).
KJV (3:12)
Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall 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 my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
Inspired Version (3:13)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Greek (3:13)
KJV (3:13)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Inspired Version (3:14)
And unto the servant of the church of the Laodiceans write: These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God:
Greek (3:14)
Καὶ (And) τῷ (to the) ἀγγέλῳ (messenger) τῆς (of the) ἐν (in) Λαοδικείᾳ (Laodicea) ἐκκλησίας (church) γράψον (write): Τάδε (These things) λέγει (says) ὁ (the) Ἀμήν (Amen), ὁ (the) μάρτυς (Witness) ὁ (‑) πιστὸς (faithful) καὶ (and) ἀληθινός (true), ἡ (the) ἀρχὴ (Beginning) τῆς (of the) κτίσεως (creation) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God).
KJV (3:14)
And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
Inspired Version (3:15)
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot; I would thou wert cold or hot.
Greek (3:15)
KJV (3:15)
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
Inspired Version (3:16)
So then, because thou art lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth.
Greek (3:16)
KJV (3:16)
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth.
Inspired Version (3:17)
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing--and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked--
Greek (3:17)
Ὅτι (For) λέγεις (you say) ὅτι (‑), ‘Πλούσιός (Rich) εἰμι (I am), καὶ (and) πεπλούτηκα (I have grown rich), καὶ (and) οὐδὲν (of nothing) χρείαν (need) ἔχω (I have).’ καὶ (And) οὐκ (not) οἶδας (do you realize) ὅτι (that) σὺ (you) εἶ (are) ὁ (‑) ταλαίπωρος (wretched), καὶ (and) ἐλεεινὸς (miserable), καὶ (and) πτωχὸς (poor), καὶ (and) τυφλὸς (blind), καὶ (and) γυμνός (naked).
KJV (3:17)
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Inspired Version (3:18)
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 nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
Greek (3:18)
συμβουλεύω (I counsel) σοι (you) ἀγοράσαι (to buy) παρ’ (from) ἐμοῦ (Me) χρυσίον (gold) πεπυρωμένον (having been refined) ἐκ (by) πυρὸς (fire) ἵνα (so that) πλουτήσῃς (you may be rich), καὶ (and) ἱμάτια (garments) λευκὰ (white) ἵνα (so that) περιβάλῃ (you may be clothed) καὶ (and) μὴ (not) φανερωθῇ (might be made manifest) ἡ (the) αἰσχύνη (shame) τῆς (of the) γυμνότητός (nakedness) σου (of you), καὶ (and) κολλούριον (eye‑salve) ἐγχρῖσαι (to anoint) τοὺς (the) ὀφθαλμούς (eyes) σου (of you) ἵνα (so that) βλέπῃς (you may see).
KJV (3:18)
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 nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
Inspired Version (3:19)
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; be zealous, therefore, and repent.
Greek (3:19)
KJV (3:19)
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Inspired Version (3:20)
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock; if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him and will sup with him, and he with me.
Greek (3:20)
Ἰδοὺ (Behold), ἕστηκα (I stand) ἐπὶ (at) τὴν (the) θύραν (door) καὶ (and) κρούω (knock). ἐάν (If) τις (anyone) ἀκούσῃ (should hear) τῆς (the) φωνῆς (voice) μου (of Me) καὶ (and) ἀνοίξῃ (open) τὴν (the) θύραν (door), ‹καὶ› (then) εἰσελεύσομαι (I will come in) πρὸς (to) αὐτὸν (him), καὶ (and) δειπνήσω (will dine) μετ’ (with) αὐτοῦ (him), καὶ (and) αὐτὸς (he) μετ’ (with) ἐμοῦ (Me).
KJV (3:20)
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Inspired Version (3:21)
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame and am set down with my Father in his throne.
Greek (3:21)
Ὁ (The one) νικῶν (overcoming), δώσω (I will give) αὐτῷ (to him) καθίσαι (to sit) μετ’ (with) ἐμοῦ (Me) ἐν (on) τῷ (the) θρόνῳ (throne) μου (of Me), ὡς (as) κἀγὼ (I also) ἐνίκησα (overcame) καὶ (and) ἐκάθισα (sat down) μετὰ (with) τοῦ (the) Πατρός (Father) μου (of Me) ἐν (on) τῷ (the) θρόνῳ (throne) αὐτοῦ (of Him).
KJV (3:21)
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
Inspired Version (3:22)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Greek (3:22)
KJV (3:22)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Inspired Version (4:1)
After this I looked, and behold, a door was opened into heaven; and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me, which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter.
Greek (4:1)
Μετὰ (After) ταῦτα (these things) εἶδον (I looked), καὶ (and) ἰδοὺ (behold), θύρα (a door) ἠνεῳγμένη (was standing open) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) οὐρανῷ (heaven), καὶ (and) ἡ (the) φωνὴ (voice) ἡ (‑) πρώτη (first) ἣν (that) ἤκουσα (I heard) ὡς (like) σάλπιγγος (a trumpet) λαλούσης (was speaking) μετ’ (with) ἐμοῦ (me), λέγων (saying), “Ἀνάβα (Come up) ὧδε (here), καὶ (and) δείξω (I will show) σοι (to you) ἃ (what) δεῖ (it behooves) γενέσθαι (to take place) μετὰ (after) ταῦτα (these things).”
KJV (4:1)
After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter.
Inspired Version (4:2)
And immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
Greek (4:2)
KJV (4:2)
And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
Inspired Version (4:3)
And he that sat there was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine-stone; and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
Greek (4:3)
KJV (4:3)
And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
Inspired Version (4:4)
And in the midst of the throne were four and twenty seats; and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment, and they had on their heads crowns like gold.
Greek (4:4)
καὶ (And) κυκλόθεν (around) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne), θρόνους (thrones) εἴκοσι (were twenty) τέσσαρες (four); καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (on) τοὺς (the) θρόνους (thrones) εἴκοσι (twenty) τέσσαρας (four) πρεσβυτέρους (elders) καθημένους (sitting), περιβεβλημένους (having been clothed) ἐν (in) ἱματίοις (garments) λευκοῖς (white); καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (on) τὰς (the) κεφαλὰς (heads) αὐτῶν (of them), στεφάνους (crowns) χρυσοῦς (golden).
KJV (4:4)
And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.
Inspired Version (4:5)
And out of the throne proceeded lightnings, and thunderings, and voices; and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven servants of God.
Greek (4:5)
Καὶ (And) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne) ἐκπορεύονται (come) ἀστραπαὶ (flashes of lightning), καὶ (and) φωναὶ (voices), καὶ (and) βρονταί (thunderings). καὶ (And) ἑπτὰ (there were seven) λαμπάδες (lamps) πυρὸς (of fire) καιόμεναι (burning) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne), ἅ (which) εἰσιν (are) τὰ (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) Πνεύματα (Spirits) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God).
KJV (4:5)
And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Inspired Version (4:6)
And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal; and in the midst of the throne were the four and twenty elders; and round about the throne were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
Greek (4:6)
καὶ (And) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne) ὡς (was something like) θάλασσα (a sea) ὑαλίνη (of glass), ὁμοία (like) κρυστάλλῳ (crystal). καὶ (And) ἐν (in) μέσῳ (the midst) τοῦ (of the) θρόνου (throne) καὶ (and) κύκλῳ (around) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne) τέσσαρα (were four) ζῷα (living creatures), γέμοντα (being full) ὀφθαλμῶν (of eyes) ἔμπροσθεν (in front) καὶ (and) ὄπισθεν (behind).
KJV (4:6)
And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
Inspired Version (4:7)
And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
Greek (4:7)
καὶ (And) τὸ (the) ζῷον (living creature) τὸ (‑) πρῶτον (first) ὅμοιον (was like) λέοντι (a lion), καὶ (and) τὸ (the) δεύτερον (second) ζῷον (living creature) ὅμοιον (like) μόσχῳ (a calf), καὶ (and) τὸ (the) τρίτον (third) ζῷον (living creature) ἔχων (having) τὸ (the) πρόσωπον (face) ὡς (as) ἀνθρώπου (of a man), καὶ (and) τὸ (the) τέταρτον (fourth) ζῷον (living creature) ὅμοιον (like) ἀετῷ (an eagle) πετομένῳ (flying).
KJV (4:7)
And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
Inspired Version (4:8)
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within; and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
Greek (4:8)
καὶ (And) τὰ (the) τέσσαρα (four) ζῷα (living creatures), ἓν (one) καθ’ (for) ἓν (one) αὐτῶν (of them) ἔχων (had) ἀνὰ (respectively) πτέρυγας (wings) ἕξ (six), κυκλόθεν (all around) καὶ (and) ἔσωθεν (within) γέμουσιν (full) ὀφθαλμῶν (of eyes); καὶ (and) ἀνάπαυσιν (rest) οὐκ (not) ἔχουσιν (they have) ἡμέρας (day) καὶ (and) νυκτὸς (night), λέγοντες (saying): “Ἅγιος (Holy), ἅγιος (Holy), ἅγιος (Holy), Κύριος (Lord) ὁ (‑) Θεός (God) ὁ (‑) Παντοκράτωρ (Almighty), ὁ (the One) ἦν (having been), καὶ (and) ὁ (the One) ὢν (being), καὶ (and) ὁ (the One) ἐρχόμενος (coming).”
KJV (4:8)
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
Inspired Version (4:9)
And when those beasts give glory, and honor, and thanks to him that sits on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,
Greek (4:9)
Καὶ (And) ὅταν (whenever) δώσουσιν (will give) τὰ (the) ζῷα (living creatures) δόξαν (glory) καὶ (and) τιμὴν (honor) καὶ (and) εὐχαριστίαν (thanksgiving) τῷ (to the One) καθημένῳ (sitting) ἐπὶ (upon) τῷ (the) θρόνῳ (throne), τῷ (the One) ζῶντι (living) εἰς (to) τοὺς (the) αἰῶνας (ages) τῶν (of the) αἰώνων (ages),
KJV (4:9)
And when those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,
Inspired Version (4:10)
The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sits on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
Greek (4:10)
πεσοῦνται (will fall) οἱ (the) εἴκοσι (twenty) τέσσαρες (four) πρεσβύτεροι (elders) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the One) καθημένου (sitting) ἐπὶ (upon) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne), καὶ (and) προσκυνήσουσιν (they will worship) τῷ (the One) ζῶντι (living) εἰς (to) τοὺς (the) αἰῶνας (ages) τῶν (of the) αἰώνων (ages), καὶ (and) βαλοῦσιν (they will cast) τοὺς (the) στεφάνους (crowns) αὐτῶν (of them) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne), λέγοντες (saying):
KJV (4:10)
The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
Inspired Version (4:11)
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor, and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Greek (4:11)
“Ἄξιος (Worthy) εἶ (are You), ὁ (the) Κύριος (Lord) καὶ (and) ὁ (‑) Θεὸς (God) ἡμῶν (of us), λαβεῖν (to receive) τὴν (‑) δόξαν (glory) καὶ (and) τὴν (‑) τιμὴν (honor) καὶ (and) τὴν (‑) δύναμιν (power); ὅτι (for) σὺ (You) ἔκτισας (created) τὰ (‑) πάντα (all things), καὶ (and) διὰ (because of) τὸ (the) θέλημά (will) σου (of You) ἦσαν (they existed), καὶ (and) ἐκτίσθησαν (were created).”
KJV (4:11)
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Inspired Version (5:1)
And I saw in the right hand of him that sits on the throne a book written within and on the back side, sealed with seven seals.
Greek (5:1)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) ἐπὶ (on) τὴν (the) δεξιὰν (right hand) τοῦ (of the One) καθημένου (sitting) ἐπὶ (upon) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne) βιβλίον (a scroll), γεγραμμένον (having been written) ἔσωθεν (inside) καὶ (and) ὄπισθεν (on the back), κατεσφραγισμένον (having been sealed) σφραγῖσιν (with seals) ἑπτά (seven).
KJV (5:1)
And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
Inspired Version (5:2)
And I saw a strong angel and heard him proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book and loose the seals thereof?
Greek (5:2)
KJV (5:2)
And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
Inspired Version (5:3)
And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
Greek (5:3)
KJV (5:3)
And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
Inspired Version (5:4)
And I wept much because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
Greek (5:4)
KJV (5:4)
And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
Inspired Version (5:5)
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Greek (5:5)
Καὶ (And) εἷς (one) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) πρεσβυτέρων (elders) λέγει (says) μοι (to me), “Μὴ (Not) κλαῖε (do weep). ἰδοὺ (Behold), ἐνίκησεν (has overcome) ὁ (the) Λέων (Lion) ὁ (‑) ἐκ (of) τῆς (the) φυλῆς (tribe) Ἰούδα (of Judah), ἡ (the) Ῥίζα (root) Δαυίδ (of David), ἀνοῖξαι (to open) τὸ (the) βιβλίον (scroll) καὶ (and) τὰς (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) σφραγῖδας (seals) αὐτοῦ (of it).”
KJV (5:5)
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Inspired Version (5:6)
And I beheld, and lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having twelve horns and twelve eyes, which are the twelve servants of God sent forth into all the earth.
Greek (5:6)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) ἐν (in) μέσῳ (the midst) τοῦ (of the) θρόνου (throne) καὶ (and) τῶν (of the) τεσσάρων (four) ζῴων (living creatures), καὶ (and) ἐν (in) μέσῳ (the midst) τῶν (of the) πρεσβυτέρων (elders), Ἀρνίον (a Lamb) ἑστηκὸς (standing) ὡς (as) ἐσφαγμένον (having been slain), ἔχων (having) κέρατα (horns) ἑπτὰ (seven) καὶ (and) ὀφθαλμοὺς (eyes) ἑπτά (seven), οἵ (which) εἰσιν (are) τὰ (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) Πνεύματα (Spirits) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), ἀπεσταλμένοι (having been sent out) εἰς (into) πᾶσαν (all) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth).
KJV (5:6)
And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
Inspired Version (5:7)
And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
Greek (5:7)
KJV (5:7)
And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
Inspired Version (5:8)
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps and golden vials full of odors, which are the prayers of saints.
Greek (5:8)
Καὶ (And) ὅτε (when) ἔλαβεν (He had taken) τὸ (the) βιβλίον (scroll), τὰ (the) τέσσαρα (four) ζῷα (living creatures) καὶ (and) οἱ (the) εἴκοσι (twenty) τέσσαρες (four) πρεσβύτεροι (elders) ἔπεσαν (fell down) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb), ἔχοντες (having) ἕκαστος (each) κιθάραν (a harp) καὶ (and) φιάλας (bowls) χρυσᾶς (golden) γεμούσας (being full) θυμιαμάτων (of incenses), αἵ (which) εἰσιν (are) αἱ (the) προσευχαὶ (prayers) τῶν (of the) ἁγίων (saints).
KJV (5:8)
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odors, which are the prayers of saints.
Inspired Version (5:9)
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book and to open the seals thereof; for thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation,
Greek (5:9)
καὶ (And) ᾄδουσιν (they are singing) ᾠδὴν (a song) καινὴν (new), λέγοντες (saying), “Ἄξιος (Worthy) εἶ (are You) λαβεῖν (to take) τὸ (the) βιβλίον (scroll), καὶ (and) ἀνοῖξαι (to open) τὰς (the) σφραγῖδας (seals) αὐτοῦ (of it), ὅτι (because) ἐσφάγης (You were slain), καὶ (and) ἠγόρασας (You purchased) τῷ (‑) Θεῷ (to God) ἐν (by) τῷ (the) αἵματί (blood) σου (of You), ἐκ (out of) πάσης (every) φυλῆς (tribe) καὶ (and) γλώσσης (tongue) καὶ (and) λαοῦ (people) καὶ (and) ἔθνους (nation),
KJV (5:9)
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Inspired Version (5:10)
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests; and we shall reign on the earth.
Greek (5:10)
KJV (5:10)
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Inspired Version (5:11)
And I beheld and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne, and the beasts, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands,
Greek (5:11)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I looked), καὶ (and) ἤκουσα (I heard) φωνὴν (the voice) ἀγγέλων (of angels) πολλῶν (many) κύκλῳ (around) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne), καὶ (and) τῶν (of the) ζῴων (living creatures), καὶ (and) τῶν (of the) πρεσβυτέρων (elders); καὶ (and) ἦν (was) ὁ (the) ἀριθμὸς (number) αὐτῶν (of them) μυριάδες (myriads) μυριάδων (of myriads) καὶ (and) χιλιάδες (thousands) χιλιάδων (of thousands),
KJV (5:11)
And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
Inspired Version (5:12)
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.
Greek (5:12)
λέγοντες (saying) φωνῇ (in a voice) μεγάλῃ (loud): “Ἄξιόν* (Worthy) ἐστιν (is) τὸ (the) Ἀρνίον (Lamb) τὸ (‑) ἐσφαγμένον (having been slain), λαβεῖν (to receive) τὴν (the) δύναμιν (power) καὶ (and) πλοῦτον (riches) καὶ (and) σοφίαν (wisdom) καὶ (and) ἰσχὺν (strength) καὶ (and) τιμὴν (honor) καὶ (and) δόξαν (glory) καὶ (and) εὐλογίαν (blessing)!”
KJV (5:12)
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.
Inspired Version (5:13)
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them heard I saying, Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power be unto him that sitteth upon the throne and unto the Lamb forever and ever.
Greek (5:13)
Καὶ (And) πᾶν (every) κτίσμα (creature) ὃ (which) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) οὐρανῷ (heaven), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), καὶ (and) ὑποκάτω (under) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) θαλάσσης (sea) 〈ἐστίν〉 (is), καὶ (and) τὰ (‑) ἐν (in) αὐτοῖς (them) πάντα (everything), ἤκουσα (I heard) λέγοντας (saying): “Τῷ (To the One) καθημένῳ (sitting) ἐπὶ (on) τῷ (the) θρόνῳ (throne), καὶ (and) τῷ (to the) Ἀρνίῳ (Lamb), ἡ (‑) εὐλογία (blessing) καὶ (and) ἡ (‑) τιμὴ (honor) καὶ (and) ἡ (‑) δόξα (glory) καὶ (and) τὸ (‑) κράτος (might) εἰς (to) τοὺς (the) αἰῶνας (ages) τῶν (of the) αἰώνων (ages).”
KJV (5:13)
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (5:14)
And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshiped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Greek (5:14)
KJV (5:14)
And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshiped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (6:1)
And I saw, when the Lamb opened one of the seals, one of the four beasts; and I heard, as it were, the noise of thunder, saying, Come and see.
Greek (6:1)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I watched) ὅτε (when) ἤνοιξεν (opened) τὸ (the) Ἀρνίον (Lamb) μίαν (one) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) σφραγίδων (seals), καὶ (and) ἤκουσα (I heard) ἑνὸς (one) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) τεσσάρων (four) ζῴων (living creatures) λέγοντος (saying), ὡς (like) φωνῇ (a voice) βροντῆς (of thunder), “Ἔρχου (Come)!”
KJV (6:1)
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.
Inspired Version (6:2)
And I saw, and behold a white horse; and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
Greek (6:2)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I looked), καὶ (and) ἰδοὺ (behold), ἵππος (a horse) λευκός (white), καὶ (and) ὁ (the one) καθήμενος (sitting) ἐπ’ (on) αὐτὸν (it) ἔχων (having) τόξον (a bow); καὶ (and) ἐδόθη (was given) αὐτῷ (to him) στέφανος (a crown), καὶ (and) ἐξῆλθεν (he went forth) νικῶν (overcoming), καὶ (and) ἵνα (that) νικήσῃ (he might conquer).
KJV (6:2)
And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
Inspired Version (6:3)
And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
Greek (6:3)
KJV (6:3)
And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
Inspired Version (6:4)
And there went out another horse that was red; and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another; and there was given unto him a great sword.
Greek (6:4)
Καὶ (And) ἐξῆλθεν (went forth) ἄλλος (another) ἵππος (horse) πυρρός (bright red); καὶ (and) τῷ (to the one) καθημένῳ (sitting) ἐπ’ (on) αὐτὸν (it) ἐδόθη (was granted) αὐτῷ (to him) λαβεῖν (to take) τὴν (the) εἰρήνην (peace) ἐκ (from) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), καὶ (and) ἵνα (that) ἀλλήλους (one another) σφάξουσιν (they will slay); καὶ (and) ἐδόθη (was given) αὐτῷ (to him) μάχαιρα (a sword) μεγάλη (great).
KJV (6:4)
And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.
Inspired Version (6:5)
And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo, a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.
Greek (6:5)
Καὶ (And) ὅτε (when) ἤνοιξεν (He opened) τὴν (the) σφραγῖδα (seal) τὴν (‑) τρίτην (third), ἤκουσα (I heard) τοῦ (the) τρίτου (third) ζῴου (living creature) λέγοντος (saying), “Ἔρχου (Come)!” Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I looked), καὶ (and) ἰδοὺ (behold), ἵππος (a horse) μέλας (black), καὶ (and) ὁ (the one) καθήμενος (sitting) ἐπ’ (on) αὐτὸν (it) ἔχων (having) ζυγὸν (a pair of scales) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) χειρὶ (hand) αὐτοῦ (of him).
KJV (6:5)
And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.
Inspired Version (6:6)
And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny and three measures of barley for a penny; and hurt not thou the oil and the wine.
Greek (6:6)
καὶ (And) ἤκουσα (I heard) ὡς (something like) φωνὴν (a voice) ἐν (in) μέσῳ (the midst) τῶν (of the) τεσσάρων (four) ζῴων (living creatures), λέγουσαν (saying), “Χοῖνιξ (A choenix) σίτου (of wheat) δηναρίου (for a denarius), καὶ (and) τρεῖς (three) χοίνικες (choenixes) κριθῶν (of barley) δηναρίου (for a denarius); καὶ (and) τὸ (the) ἔλαιον (oil) καὶ (and) τὸν (the) οἶνον (wine) μὴ (not) ἀδικήσῃς (you should injure).”
KJV (6:6)
And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.
Inspired Version (6:7)
And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
Greek (6:7)
KJV (6:7)
And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
Inspired Version (6:8)
And I looked, and behold a pale horse; and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
Greek (6:8)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I looked), καὶ (and) ἰδοὺ (behold), ἵππος (a horse) χλωρός (pale), καὶ (and) ὁ (the one) καθήμενος (sitting) ἐπάνω (on) αὐτοῦ (it), ὄνομα (the name) αὐτῷ (of him was) Ὁ (‑) Θάνατος (Death), καὶ (and) ὁ (‑) ᾅδης (Hades) ἠκολούθει (was following) μετ’ (with) αὐτοῦ (him); καὶ (and) ἐδόθη (was given) αὐτοῖς (to them) ἐξουσία (authority) ἐπὶ (over) τὸ (the) τέταρτον (fourth) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), ἀποκτεῖναι (to kill) ἐν (with) ῥομφαίᾳ (sword), καὶ (and) ἐν (with) λιμῷ (famine), καὶ (and) ἐν (with) θανάτῳ (plague), καὶ (and) ὑπὸ (by) τῶν (the) θηρίων (beasts) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth).
KJV (6:8)
And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
Inspired Version (6:9)
And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held;
Greek (6:9)
Καὶ (And) ὅτε (when) ἤνοιξεν (He opened) τὴν (the) πέμπτην (fifth) σφραγῖδα (seal), εἶδον (I saw) ὑποκάτω (under) τοῦ (the) θυσιαστηρίου (altar) τὰς (the) ψυχὰς (souls) τῶν (of those) ἐσφαγμένων (having been slain) διὰ (because of) τὸν (the) λόγον (word) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), καὶ (and) διὰ (because of) τὴν (the) μαρτυρίαν (testimony) ἣν (which) εἶχον (they had upheld).
KJV (6:9)
And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
Inspired Version (6:10)
And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
Greek (6:10)
καὶ (And) ἔκραξαν (they were crying) φωνῇ (in a voice) μεγάλῃ (loud), λέγοντες (saying), “Ἕως (Until) πότε (when), ὁ (O) Δεσπότης (Lord), ὁ (‑) ἅγιος (holy) καὶ (and) ἀληθινός (true), οὐ (not) κρίνεις (do You judge), καὶ (and) ἐκδικεῖς (avenge) τὸ (the) αἷμα (blood) ἡμῶν (of us) ἐκ (from) τῶν (those) κατοικούντων (dwelling) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth)?”
KJV (6:10)
And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
Inspired Version (6:11)
And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
Greek (6:11)
Καὶ (And) ἐδόθη (were given) αὐτοῖς (to them) ἑκάστῳ (each) στολὴ (robes) λευκή (white), καὶ (and) ἐρρέθη (it was said) αὐτοῖς (to them) ἵνα (that) ἀναπαύσονται (they shall rest) ἔτι (yet) χρόνον (a time) μικρόν (little), ἕως (until) πληρωθῶσιν (would be fulfilled) καὶ (also) οἱ (the) σύνδουλοι (fellow servants) αὐτῶν (of them), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) ἀδελφοὶ (brothers) αὐτῶν (of them), οἱ (those) μέλλοντες (being about) ἀποκτέννεσθαι (to be killed) ὡς (as) καὶ (also had been) αὐτοί (they).
KJV (6:11)
And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
Inspired Version (6:12)
And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
Greek (6:12)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) ὅτε (when) ἤνοιξεν (He opened) τὴν (the) σφραγῖδα (seal) τὴν (‑) ἕκτην (sixth), καὶ (and) σεισμὸς (an earthquake) μέγας (great) ἐγένετο (there was), καὶ (and) ὁ (the) ἥλιος (sun) ἐγένετο (became) μέλας (black) ὡς (as) σάκκος (sackcloth) τρίχινος (of hair), καὶ (and) ἡ (the) σελήνη (moon) ὅλη (whole) ἐγένετο (became) ὡς (like) αἷμα (blood),
KJV (6:12)
And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
Inspired Version (6:13)
And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs when she is shaken of a mighty wind.
Greek (6:13)
KJV (6:13)
And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.
Inspired Version (6:14)
And the heavens opened as a scroll is opened when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island was moved out of its place.
Greek (6:14)
KJV (6:14)
And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.
Inspired Version (6:15)
And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains,
Greek (6:15)
Καὶ (And) οἱ (the) βασιλεῖς (kings) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) μεγιστᾶνες (great ones), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) χιλίαρχοι (commanders), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) πλούσιοι (rich), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) ἰσχυροὶ (powerful), καὶ (and) πᾶς (every) δοῦλος (slave) καὶ (and) ἐλεύθερος (free), ἔκρυψαν (hid) ἑαυτοὺς (themselves) εἰς (in) τὰ (the) σπήλαια (caves), καὶ (and) εἰς (among) τὰς (the) πέτρας (rocks) τῶν (of the) ὀρέων (mountains).
KJV (6:15)
And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;
Inspired Version (6:16)
And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb;
Greek (6:16)
καὶ (And) λέγουσιν (they say) τοῖς (to the) ὄρεσιν (mountains) καὶ (and) ταῖς (to the) πέτραις (rocks), “Πέσετε (Fall) ἐφ’ (on) ἡμᾶς (us) καὶ (and) κρύψατε (hide) ἡμᾶς (us) ἀπὸ (from) προσώπου (the face) τοῦ (of the One) καθημένου (sitting) ἐπὶ (on) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne), καὶ (and) ἀπὸ (from) τῆς (the) ὀργῆς (wrath) τοῦ (of the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb),
KJV (6:16)
And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:
Inspired Version (6:17)
For the great day of his wrath is come. And who shall be able to stand?
Greek (6:17)
KJV (6:17)
For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?
Inspired Version (7:1)
And after these things, I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
Greek (7:1)
Μετὰ (After) τοῦτο (these things) εἶδον (I saw) τέσσαρας (four) ἀγγέλους (angels) ἑστῶτας (standing) ἐπὶ (upon) τὰς (the) τέσσαρας (four) γωνίας (corners) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), κρατοῦντας (holding) τοὺς (the) τέσσαρας (four) ἀνέμους (winds) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), ἵνα (so that) μὴ (no) πνέῃ (would blow) ἄνεμος (wind) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), μήτε (nor) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) θαλάσσης (sea), μήτε (nor) ἐπὶ (on) πᾶν (any) δένδρον (tree).
KJV (7:1)
And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
Inspired Version (7:2)
And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God; and I heard him cry with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,
Greek (7:2)
καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) ἄλλον (another) ἄγγελον (angel), ἀναβαίνοντα (having ascended) ἀπὸ (from) ἀνατολῆς (the rising) ἡλίου (of the sun), ἔχοντα (having) σφραγῖδα (the seal) Θεοῦ (of God) ζῶντος (the living). καὶ (And) ἔκραξεν (he cried) φωνῇ (in a voice) μεγάλῃ (loud) τοῖς (to the) τέσσαρσιν (four) ἀγγέλοις (angels) οἷς (to whom) ἐδόθη (it had been given) αὐτοῖς (to them) ἀδικῆσαι (to harm) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth) καὶ (and) τὴν (the) θάλασσαν (sea),
KJV (7:2)
And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,
Inspired Version (7:3)
Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Greek (7:3)
λέγων (saying), “Μὴ (Not) ἀδικήσητε (harm) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth), μήτε (nor) τὴν (the) θάλασσαν (sea), μήτε (nor) τὰ (the) δένδρα (trees), ἄχρι (until) σφραγίσωμεν (we shall have sealed) τοὺς (the) δούλους (servants) τοῦ (of the) Θεοῦ (God) ἡμῶν (of us), ἐπὶ (on) τῶν (the) μετώπων (foreheads) αὐτῶν (of them).”
KJV (7:3)
Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Inspired Version (7:4)
And the number of them who were sealed were an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
Greek (7:4)
KJV (7:4)
And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed a hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
Inspired Version (7:5)
Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.
Greek (7:5)
KJV (7:5)
Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.
Inspired Version (7:6)
Of the tribe of Asher were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.
Greek (7:6)
KJV (7:6)
Of the tribe of Asher were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.
Inspired Version (7:7)
Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.
Greek (7:7)
KJV (7:7)
Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.
Inspired Version (7:8)
Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
Greek (7:8)
KJV (7:8)
Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
Inspired Version (7:9)
After this I beheld, and lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues stood before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands,
Greek (7:9)
Μετὰ (After) ταῦτα (these things) εἶδον (I looked), καὶ (and) ἰδοὺ (behold), ὄχλος (a multitude) πολύς (great), ὃν (which) ἀριθμῆσαι (to number) αὐτὸν (it) οὐδεὶς (no one) ἐδύνατο (was able), ἐκ (out of) παντὸς (every) ἔθνους (nation), καὶ (and) φυλῶν (tribes), καὶ (and) λαῶν (peoples), καὶ (and) γλωσσῶν (tongues), ἑστῶτες (standing) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne) καὶ (and) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb), περιβεβλημένους (having been clothed with) στολὰς (robes) λευκάς (white), καὶ (and) φοίνικες (palm branches) ἐν (in) ταῖς (the) χερσὶν (hands) αὐτῶν (of them).
KJV (7:9)
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
Inspired Version (7:10)
And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne and unto the Lamb!
Greek (7:10)
KJV (7:10)
And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
Inspired Version (7:11)
And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God,
Greek (7:11)
Καὶ (And) πάντες (all) οἱ (the) ἄγγελοι (angels) εἱστήκεισαν (stood) κύκλῳ (around) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne), καὶ (and) τῶν (the) πρεσβυτέρων (elders), καὶ (and) τῶν (the) τεσσάρων (four) ζῴων (living creatures), καὶ (and) ἔπεσαν (they fell) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne) ἐπὶ (upon) τὰ (the) πρόσωπα (faces) αὐτῶν (of them), καὶ (and) προσεκύνησαν (worshiped) τῷ (‑) Θεῷ (God),
KJV (7:11)
And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God,
Inspired Version (7:12)
Saying, Amen. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might be unto our God for ever and ever! Amen.
Greek (7:12)
λέγοντες (saying), “Ἀμήν (Amen)! ἡ (‑) εὐλογία (Blessing), καὶ (and) ἡ (‑) δόξα (glory), καὶ (and) ἡ (‑) σοφία (wisdom), καὶ (and) ἡ (‑) εὐχαριστία (thanksgiving), καὶ (and) ἡ (‑) τιμὴ (honor), καὶ (and) ἡ (‑) δύναμις (power), καὶ (and) ἡ (‑) ἰσχὺς (strength), τῷ (to the) Θεῷ (God) ἡμῶν (of us), εἰς (to) τοὺς (the) αἰῶνας (ages) τῶν (of the) αἰώνων (ages)! ἀμήν (Amen).”
KJV (7:12)
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
Inspired Version (7:13)
And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? And whence came they?
Greek (7:13)
Καὶ (And) ἀπεκρίθη (answered) εἷς (one) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) πρεσβυτέρων (elders), λέγων (saying) μοι (to me), “Οὗτοι (These) οἱ (‑) περιβεβλημένοι (having been clothed with) τὰς (the) στολὰς (robes) τὰς (‑) λευκὰς (white), τίνες (who) εἰσὶν (are they), καὶ (and) πόθεν (from where) ἦλθον (have they come)?”
KJV (7:13)
And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
Inspired Version (7:14)
And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Greek (7:14)
Καὶ (And) εἴρηκα (I said) αὐτῷ (to him), “Κύριέ (Lord) μου (of me), σὺ (you) οἶδας (know).” Καὶ (And) εἶπέν (he said) μοι (to me), “Οὗτοί (These) εἰσιν (are) οἱ (the ones) ἐρχόμενοι (coming) ἐκ (out of) τῆς (the) θλίψεως (tribulation) τῆς (‑) μεγάλης (great), καὶ (and) ἔπλυναν (they have washed) τὰς (the) στολὰς (robes) αὐτῶν (of them) καὶ (and) ἐλεύκαναν (made white) αὐτὰς (them) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) αἵματι (blood) τοῦ (of the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb).
KJV (7:14)
And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Inspired Version (7:15)
Therefore are they before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
Greek (7:15)
διὰ (Because of) τοῦτό (this), ‘Εἰσιν (They are) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), καὶ (and) λατρεύουσιν (serve) αὐτῷ (Him) ἡμέρας (day) καὶ (and) νυκτὸς (night) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) ναῷ (temple) αὐτοῦ (of Him); καὶ (and) ὁ (the One) καθήμενος (sitting) ἐπὶ (on) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne) σκηνώσει (will tabernacle) ἐπ’ (over) αὐτούς (them).
KJV (7:15)
Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
Inspired Version (7:16)
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
Greek (7:16)
KJV (7:16)
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
Inspired Version (7:17)
For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters; and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Greek (7:17)
ὅτι (because) τὸ (the) Ἀρνίον (Lamb) τὸ (‑) ἀνὰ (in the) μέσον (center) τοῦ (of the) θρόνου (throne) ποιμανεῖ (will shepherd) αὐτούς (them), καὶ (and) ὁδηγήσει (He will lead) αὐτοὺς (them) ἐπὶ (to) ζωῆς (living) πηγὰς (fountains) ὑδάτων (of waters), καὶ (and) ἐξαλείψει (will wipe away) ὁ (‑) Θεὸς (God) πᾶν (every) δάκρυον (tear) ἐκ (from) τῶν (the) ὀφθαλμῶν (eyes) αὐτῶν (of them).’”
KJV (7:17)
For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Inspired Version (8:1)
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
Greek (8:1)
KJV (8:1)
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
Inspired Version (8:2)
And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.
Greek (8:2)
KJV (8:2)
And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.
Inspired Version (8:3)
And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Greek (8:3)
Καὶ (And) ἄλλος (another) ἄγγελος (angel) ἦλθεν (came) καὶ (and) ἐστάθη (stood) ἐπὶ (at) τοῦ (the) θυσιαστηρίου (altar), ἔχων (having) λιβανωτὸν (a censer) χρυσοῦν (golden); καὶ (and) ἐδόθη (was given) αὐτῷ (to him) θυμιάματα (incense) πολλὰ (much), ἵνα (that) δώσει (he will offer it) ταῖς (with the) προσευχαῖς (prayers) τῶν (of the) ἁγίων (saints) πάντων (all) ἐπὶ (upon) τὸ (the) θυσιαστήριον (altar) τὸ (‑) χρυσοῦν (golden) τὸ (‑) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne).
KJV (8:3)
And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Inspired Version (8:4)
And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.
Greek (8:4)
KJV (8:4)
And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.
Inspired Version (8:5)
And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth; and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.
Greek (8:5)
Καὶ (And) εἴληφεν (took) ὁ (the) ἄγγελος (angel) τὸν (the) λιβανωτόν (censer), καὶ (and) ἐγέμισεν (filled) αὐτὸν (it) ἐκ (from) τοῦ (the) πυρὸς (fire) τοῦ (of the) θυσιαστηρίου (altar), καὶ (and) ἔβαλεν (cast it) εἰς (to) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth); καὶ (and) ἐγένοντο (there were) βρονταὶ (thunders), καὶ (and) φωναὶ (rumblings), καὶ (and) ἀστραπαὶ (flashes of lightning), καὶ (and) σεισμός (an earthquake).
KJV (8:5)
And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.
Inspired Version (8:6)
And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.
Greek (8:6)
KJV (8:6)
And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.
Inspired Version (8:7)
The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth; and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.
Greek (8:7)
Καὶ (And) ὁ (the) πρῶτος (first) ἐσάλπισεν (sounded his trumpet), καὶ (and) ἐγένετο (there was) χάλαζα (hail), καὶ (and) πῦρ (fire) μεμιγμένα (having been mixed) ἐν (with) αἵματι (blood), καὶ (and) ἐβλήθη (it was cast) εἰς (upon) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth). καὶ (And) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) τῆς (of) γῆς (the earth) κατεκάη (was burned up), καὶ (and) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) τῶν (of the) δένδρων (trees) κατεκάη (were burned up), καὶ (and) πᾶς (all) χόρτος (the grass) χλωρὸς (green) κατεκάη (was burned up).
KJV (8:7)
The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.
Inspired Version (8:8)
And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea; and the third part of the sea became blood.
Greek (8:8)
Καὶ (And) ὁ (the) δεύτερος (second) ἄγγελος (angel) ἐσάλπισεν (sounded his trumpet), καὶ (and) ὡς (something like) ὄρος (a mountain) μέγα (great), πυρὶ (with fire) καιόμενον (burning), ἐβλήθη (was cast) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) θάλασσαν (sea). καὶ (And) ἐγένετο (became) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) τῆς (of the) θαλάσσης (sea) αἷμα (blood),
KJV (8:8)
And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood;
Inspired Version (8:9)
And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.
Greek (8:9)
KJV (8:9)
And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.
Inspired Version (8:10)
And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp; and it fell upon the third part of the rivers and upon the fountains of waters;
Greek (8:10)
Καὶ (And) ὁ (the) τρίτος (third) ἄγγελος (angel) ἐσάλπισεν (sounded his trumpet), καὶ (and) ἔπεσεν (fell) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven) ἀστὴρ (a star) μέγας (great), καιόμενος (burning) ὡς (like) λαμπάς (a torch). καὶ (And) ἔπεσεν (it fell) ἐπὶ (upon) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) τῶν (of the) ποταμῶν (rivers), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (upon) τὰς (the) πηγὰς (springs) τῶν (of) ὑδάτων (waters).
KJV (8:10)
And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;
Inspired Version (8:11)
And the name of the star is called Wormwood; and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters because they were made bitter.
Greek (8:11)
καὶ (And) τὸ (the) ὄνομα (name) τοῦ (of the) ἀστέρος (star) λέγεται (is called) Ὁ (‑) Ἄψινθος (Wormwood). καὶ (And) ἐγένετο (became) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) τῶν (of the) ὑδάτων (waters) εἰς (into) ἄψινθον (wormwood), καὶ (and) πολλοὶ (many) τῶν (of the) ἀνθρώπων (men) ἀπέθανον (died) ἐκ (from) τῶν (the) ὑδάτων (waters), ὅτι (because) ἐπικράνθησαν (they were made bitter).
KJV (8:11)
And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.
Inspired Version (8:12)
And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars, so that the third part of them was darkened; and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.
Greek (8:12)
Καὶ (And) ὁ (the) τέταρτος (fourth) ἄγγελος (angel) ἐσάλπισεν (sounded his trumpet), καὶ (and) ἐπλήγη (was struck) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) τοῦ (of the) ἡλίου (sun), καὶ (and) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) τῆς (of the) σελήνης (moon), καὶ (and) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) τῶν (of the) ἀστέρων (stars), ἵνα (so that) σκοτισθῇ (should be darkened) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) αὐτῶν (of them), καὶ (and) ἡ (the) ἡμέρα (day) μὴ (not) φάνῃ (should appear for) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) αὐτῆς (of it), καὶ (and) ἡ (the) νὺξ (night) ὁμοίως (likewise).
KJV (8:12)
And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.
Inspired Version (8:13)
And I beheld and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe to the inhabiters of the earth! by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound.
Greek (8:13)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I looked), καὶ (and) ἤκουσα (I heard) ἑνὸς (one) ἀετοῦ (eagle) πετομένου (flying) ἐν (in) μεσουρανήματι (mid‑heaven), λέγοντος (saying) φωνῇ (in a voice) μεγάλῃ (loud), “Οὐαὶ (Woe)! οὐαὶ (Woe)! οὐαὶ (Woe) τοὺς (to those) κατοικοῦντας (dwelling) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), ἐκ (because of) τῶν (the) λοιπῶν (remaining) φωνῶν (voices) τῆς (of the) σάλπιγγος (trumpet) τῶν (of the) τριῶν (three) ἀγγέλων (angels) τῶν (‑) μελλόντων (being about) σαλπίζειν (to sound their trumpets)!”
KJV (8:13)
And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!
Inspired Version (9:1)
And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth; and to the angel was given the key of the bottomless pit.
Greek (9:1)
Καὶ (And) ὁ (the) πέμπτος (fifth) ἄγγελος (angel) ἐσάλπισεν (sounded his trumpet), καὶ (and) εἶδον (I saw) ἀστέρα (a star) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven) πεπτωκότα (having fallen) εἰς (to) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth), καὶ (and) ἐδόθη (was given) αὐτῷ (to it) ἡ (the) κλεὶς (key) τοῦ (of the) φρέατος (pit) τῆς (of the) ἀβύσσου (abyss).
KJV (9:1)
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.
Inspired Version (9:2)
And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.
Greek (9:2)
καὶ (And) ἤνοιξεν (he opened) τὸ (the) φρέαρ (pit) τῆς (of the) ἀβύσσου (abyss), καὶ (and) ἀνέβη (went up) καπνὸς (smoke) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) φρέατος (pit), ὡς (like) καπνὸς (the smoke) καμίνου (of a furnace) μεγάλης (great), καὶ (and) ἐσκοτώθη (were darkened) ὁ (the) ἥλιος (sun) καὶ (and) ὁ (the) ἀὴρ (air) ἐκ (by) τοῦ (the) καπνοῦ (smoke) τοῦ (of the) φρέατος (pit).
KJV (9:2)
And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.
Inspired Version (9:3)
And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth; and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
Greek (9:3)
KJV (9:3)
And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
Inspired Version (9:4)
And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree, but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
Greek (9:4)
καὶ (And) ἐρρέθη (it was said) αὐταῖς* (to them), ἵνα (that) μὴ (not) ἀδικήσουσιν (they shall harm) τὸν (the) χόρτον (grass) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), οὐδὲ (nor) πᾶν (any) χλωρὸν (green thing), οὐδὲ (nor) πᾶν (any) δένδρον (tree), εἰ (if) μὴ (not) τοὺς (the) ἀνθρώπους (men) οἵτινες (‑) οὐκ (not) ἔχουσι* (having) τὴν (the) σφραγῖδα (seal) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) ἐπὶ (on) τῶν (the) μετώπων (foreheads).
KJV (9:4)
And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
Inspired Version (9:5)
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 when he striketh a man.
Greek (9:5)
καὶ (And) ἐδόθη (it was granted) αὐτοῖς (to them) ἵνα (that) μὴ (not) ἀποκτείνωσιν (they should kill) αὐτούς (them), ἀλλ’ (but) ἵνα (that) βασανισθήσονται (they shall torment them) μῆνας (months) πέντε (five). καὶ (And) ὁ (the) βασανισμὸς (torment) αὐτῶν (of them) ὡς (was like) βασανισμὸς (torment) σκορπίου (of a scorpion), ὅταν (when) παίσῃ (it might strike) ἄνθρωπον (a man).
KJV (9:5)
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, when he striketh a man.
Inspired Version (9:6)
And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it, and shall desire to die; and death shall flee from them.
Greek (9:6)
καὶ (And) ἐν (in) ταῖς (the) ἡμέραις (days) ἐκείναις (those), ζητήσουσιν (will seek) οἱ (‑) ἄνθρωποι (men) τὸν (‑) θάνατον (death), καὶ (and) οὐ (not) μὴ (no more) εὑρήσουσιν (will find) αὐτόν (it); καὶ (and) ἐπιθυμήσουσιν (they will long) ἀποθανεῖν (to die), καὶ (and) φεύγει (shall flee) ὁ (‑) θάνατος (death) ἀπ’ (from) αὐτῶν (them).
KJV (9:6)
And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.
Inspired Version (9:7)
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 faces of men.
Greek (9:7)
Καὶ (And) τὰ (the) ὁμοιώματα (appearance) τῶν (of the) ἀκρίδων (locusts was) ὅμοια* (like) ἵπποις (horses) ἡτοιμασμένοις (having been prepared) εἰς (for) πόλεμον (battle), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (upon) τὰς (the) κεφαλὰς (heads) αὐτῶν (of them) ὡς (were something like) στέφανοι (crowns), ὅμοιοι (like) χρυσῷ (gold); καὶ (and) τὰ (the) πρόσωπα (faces) αὐτῶν (of them) ὡς (like) πρόσωπα (the faces) ἀνθρώπων (of men).
KJV (9:7)
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 faces of men.
Inspired Version (9:8)
And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions.
Greek (9:8)
KJV (9:8)
And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions.
Inspired Version (9:9)
And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.
Greek (9:9)
καὶ (And) εἶχον (they had) θώρακας (breastplates) ὡς (like) θώρακας (breastplates) σιδηροῦς (of iron), καὶ (and) ἡ (the) φωνὴ (sound) τῶν (of the) πτερύγων (wings) αὐτῶν (of them) ὡς (was as) φωνὴ (the sound) ἁρμάτων (of chariots) ἵππων (of horses) πολλῶν (many) τρεχόντων (rushing) εἰς (into) πόλεμον (battle).
KJV (9:9)
And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.
Inspired Version (9:10)
And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails; and their power was to hurt men five months.
Greek (9:10)
KJV (9:10)
And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.
Inspired Version (9:11)
And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.
Greek (9:11)
KJV (9:11)
And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.
Inspired Version (9:12)
One woe is past; and behold, there come two woes more hereafter.
Greek (9:12)
KJV (9:12)
One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.
Inspired Version (9:13)
And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Greek (9:13)
KJV (9:13)
And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Inspired Version (9:14)
Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the bottomless pit.
Greek (9:14)
KJV (9:14)
Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates.
Inspired Version (9:15)
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.
Greek (9:15)
καὶ (And) ἐλύθησαν (were released) οἱ (the) τέσσαρες (four) ἄγγελοι (angels) οἱ (‑) ἡτοιμασμένοι (having been prepared) εἰς (for) τὴν (the) ὥραν (hour) καὶ (and) ἡμέραν (day) καὶ (and) μῆνα (month) καὶ (and) ἐνιαυτόν (year), ἵνα (so that) ἀποκτείνωσιν (they might kill) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) τῶν (‑) ἀνθρώπων (of mankind).
KJV (9:15)
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.
Inspired Version (9:16)
And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand; and I saw the number of them.
Greek (9:16)
KJV (9:16)
And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them.
Inspired Version (9:17)
And thus I saw the horses in the vision and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone; and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire, and smoke, and brimstone.
Greek (9:17)
Καὶ (And) οὕτως (thus) εἶδον (I saw) τοὺς (the) ἵππους (horses) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) ὁράσει (vision), καὶ (and) τοὺς (those) καθημένους (sitting) ἐπ’ (on) αὐτῶν (them), ἔχοντας (having) θώρακας (breastplates) πυρίνους (fiery) καὶ (and) ὑακινθίνους (hyacinthine) καὶ (and) θειώδεις (brimstone). καὶ (And) αἱ (the) κεφαλαὶ (heads) τῶν (of the) ἵππων (horses were) ὡς (like) κεφαλαὶ (heads) λεόντων (of lions), καὶ (and) ἐκ (out of) τῶν (the) στομάτων (mouths) αὐτῶν (of them) ἐκπορεύεται (proceed) πῦρ (fire), καὶ (and) καπνὸς (smoke), καὶ (and) θεῖον (brimstone).
KJV (9:17)
And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.
Inspired Version (9:18)
By these three was the third part of men killed by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone which issued out of their mouths.
Greek (9:18)
ἀπὸ (By) τῶν (‑) τριῶν (three) πληγῶν (plagues) τούτων (these) ἀπεκτάνθησαν (was killed) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) τῶν (of) ἀνθρώπων (mankind), ἐκ (by) τοῦ (the) πυρὸς (fire), καὶ (and) τοῦ (by the) καπνοῦ (smoke), καὶ (and) τοῦ (by the) θείου (brimstone), τοῦ (‑) ἐκπορευομένου (proceeding) ἐκ (out of) τῶν (the) στομάτων (mouths) αὐτῶν (of them).
KJV (9:18)
By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths.
Inspired Version (9:19)
For their power is in their mouth and in their tails; for their tails were like unto serpents and had heads, and with them they do hurt.
Greek (9:19)
ἡ (The) γὰρ (for) ἐξουσία (powers) τῶν (of the) ἵππων (horses) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) στόματι (mouths) αὐτῶν (of them) ἐστιν (are), καὶ (and) ἐν (in) ταῖς (the) οὐραῖς (tails) αὐτῶν (of them); αἱ (the) γὰρ (for) οὐραὶ (tails) αὐτῶν (of them) ὅμοιαι (are like) ὄφεσιν (serpents), ἔχουσαι (having) κεφαλάς (heads), καὶ (and) ἐν (with) αὐταῖς (them) ἀδικοῦσιν (they injure).
KJV (9:19)
For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt.
Inspired Version (9:20)
And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands--that they should not worship devils and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood, which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk--
Greek (9:20)
‹Καὶ (And) οἱ (the) λοιποὶ (rest) τῶν (of the) ἀνθρώπων (men) οἳ (who) οὐκ (not) ἀπεκτάνθησαν (were killed) ἐν (by) ταῖς (the) πληγαῖς (plagues) ταύταις (these) οὐδὲ (not even) μετενόησαν (repented) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) ἔργων (works) τῶν (of the) χειρῶν (hands) αὐτῶν (of them), ἵνα (so that) μὴ (not) προσκυνήσουσιν (they will worship) τὰ (the) δαιμόνια (demons), καὶ (and) τὰ (the) εἴδωλα (idols) τὰ (‑) χρυσᾶ (golden) καὶ (and) τὰ (‑) ἀργυρᾶ (silver) καὶ (and) τὰ (‑) χαλκᾶ (bronze) καὶ (and) τὰ (‑) λίθινα (stone) καὶ (and) τὰ (‑) ξύλινα (wooden), ἃ (which) οὔτε (neither) βλέπειν (to see) δύνανται (are able), οὔτε (nor) ἀκούειν (to hear), οὔτε (nor) περιπατεῖν› (to walk).
KJV (9:20)
And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:
Inspired Version (9:21)
Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
Greek (9:21)
καὶ (And) οὐ (not) μετενόησαν (they repented) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) φόνων (murders) αὐτῶν (of them), οὔτε (nor) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) φαρμάκων (sorceries) αὐτῶν (of them), οὔτε (nor) ἐκ (of) τῆς (the) πορνείας (sexual immorality) αὐτῶν (of them), οὔτε (nor) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) κλεμμάτων (thefts) αὐτῶν (of them).
KJV (9:21)
Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
Inspired Version (10:1)
And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud; and a rainbow was upon his head; and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire;
Greek (10:1)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) ἄλλον (another) ἄγγελον (angel) ἰσχυρὸν (mighty) καταβαίνοντα (coming down) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven), περιβεβλημένον (clothed with) νεφέλην (a cloud), καὶ (and) ἡ (a) ἶρις (rainbow) ἐπὶ (upon) τὴν (the) κεφαλὴν (head) αὐτοῦ (of him), καὶ (and) τὸ (the) πρόσωπον (face) αὐτοῦ (of him) ὡς (was like) ὁ (the) ἥλιος (sun), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) πόδες (feet) αὐτοῦ (of him) ὡς (like) στῦλοι (pillars) πυρός (of fire),
KJV (10:1)
And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:
Inspired Version (10:2)
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,
Greek (10:2)
καὶ (and) ἔχων (having) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) χειρὶ (hand) αὐτοῦ (of him) βιβλαρίδιον (a little scroll) ἠνεῳγμένον (being open). καὶ (And) ἔθηκεν (he placed) τὸν (the) πόδα (foot) αὐτοῦ (of him) τὸν (‑) δεξιὸν (right) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) θαλάσσης (sea), τὸν (the) δὲ (and) εὐώνυμον (left) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth).
KJV (10:2)
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,
Inspired Version (10:3)
And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth; and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.
Greek (10:3)
KJV (10:3)
And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.
Inspired Version (10:4)
And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write; and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Those things are sealed up which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
Greek (10:4)
Καὶ (And) ὅτε (when) ἐλάλησαν (had spoken) αἱ (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) βρονταί (thunders), ἤμελλον (I was about) γράφειν (to write). καὶ (But) ἤκουσα (I heard) φωνὴν (a voice) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven), λέγουσαν (saying), “Σφράγισον (Seal) ἃ (what) ἐλάλησαν (have spoken) αἱ (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) βρονταί (thunders), καὶ (and) μὴ (not) αὐτὰ (them) γράψῃς (write).”
KJV (10:4)
And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
Inspired Version (10:5)
And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
Greek (10:5)
KJV (10:5)
And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
Inspired Version (10:6)
And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer;
Greek (10:6)
καὶ (and) ὤμοσεν (he swore) ἐν (by) τῷ (the One) ζῶντι (living) εἰς (to) τοὺς (the) αἰῶνας (ages) τῶν (of the) αἰώνων (ages), ὃς (who) ἔκτισεν (created) τὸν (‑) οὐρανὸν (heaven) καὶ (and) τὰ (the things) ἐν (in) αὐτῷ (it), καὶ (and) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth) καὶ (and) τὰ (the things) ἐν (in) αὐτῇ (it), καὶ (and) τὴν (the) θάλασσαν (sea) καὶ (and) τὰ (the things) ἐν (in) αὐτῇ (it) ὅτι (‑), “Χρόνος (Delay) οὐκέτι (no longer) ἔσται (will there be)!
KJV (10:6)
And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:
Inspired Version (10:7)
But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
Greek (10:7)
ἀλλ’ (But) ἐν (in) ταῖς (the) ἡμέραις (days) τῆς (of the) φωνῆς (voice) τοῦ (of the) ἑβδόμου (seventh) ἀγγέλου (angel), ὅταν (when) μέλλῃ (he is about) σαλπίζειν (to sound the trumpet), καὶ (then) ἐτελέσθη (would be completed) τὸ (the) μυστήριον (mystery) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), ὡς (as) εὐηγγέλισεν (proclaimed) τοὺς (the) ἑαυτοῦ (of Himself) δούλους (servants), τοὺς (the) προφήτας (prophets).”
KJV (10:7)
But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
Inspired Version (10:8)
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 the sea and upon the earth.
Greek (10:8)
Καὶ (And) ἡ (the) φωνὴ (voice) ἣν (that) ἤκουσα (I heard) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven) πάλιν (again) λαλοῦσαν (was speaking) μετ’ (with) ἐμοῦ (me), καὶ (and) λέγουσαν (saying), “Ὕπαγε (Go), λάβε (take) τὸ (the) βιβλίον (little scroll) τὸ (‑) ἠνεῳγμένον (having been opened) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) χειρὶ (hand) τοῦ (of the) ἀγγέλου (angel) τοῦ (‑) ἑστῶτος (standing) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) θαλάσσης (sea), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) γῆς (land).”
KJV (10:8)
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 the sea and upon the earth.
Inspired Version (10:9)
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 shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.
Greek (10:9)
Καὶ (And) ἀπῆλθα (I went) πρὸς (to) τὸν (the) ἄγγελον (angel), λέγων (saying) αὐτῷ (to him) “Δοῦναί (Give) μοι (me) τὸ (the) βιβλαρίδιον (little scroll).” Καὶ (And) λέγει (he says) μοι (to me), “Λάβε (Take) καὶ (and) κατάφαγε (eat) αὐτό (it); καὶ (and) πικρανεῖ (it will make bitter) σου (your) τὴν (‑) κοιλίαν (stomach), ἀλλ’ (but) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) στόματί (mouth) σου (of you) ἔσται (it will be) γλυκὺ (sweet) ὡς (as) μέλι (honey).”
KJV (10:9)
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 shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.
Inspired Version (10:10)
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.
Greek (10:10)
Καὶ (And) ἔλαβον (I took) τὸ (the) βιβλαρίδιον (little scroll) ἐκ (out of) τῆς (the) χειρὸς (hand) τοῦ (of the) ἀγγέλου (angel), καὶ (and) κατέφαγον (I ate) αὐτό (it); καὶ (and) ἦν (it was) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) στόματί (mouth) μου (of me) ὡς (as) μέλι (honey) γλυκύ (sweet); καὶ (and) ὅτε (when) ἔφαγον (I had eaten) αὐτό (it), ἐπικράνθη (was made bitter) ἡ (the) κοιλία (stomach) μου (of me).
KJV (10:10)
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.
Inspired Version (10:11)
And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.
Greek (10:11)
KJV (10:11)
And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.
Inspired Version (11:1)
And there was given me a reed like unto a rod; and the angel stood, saying, Rise and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.
Greek (11:1)
Καὶ (And) ἐδόθη (was given) μοι (to me) κάλαμος (a measuring rod) ὅμοιος (like) ῥάβδῳ (a staff), λέγων (saying), “Ἔγειρε (Rise) καὶ (and) μέτρησον (measure) τὸν (the) ναὸν (temple) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), καὶ (and) τὸ (the) θυσιαστήριον (altar), καὶ (and) τοὺς (those) προσκυνοῦντας (worshiping) ἐν (in) αὐτῷ (it).
KJV (11:1)
And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.
Inspired Version (11:2)
But the court which is without the temple, leave out and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles; and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.
Greek (11:2)
καὶ (And) τὴν (the) αὐλὴν (courtyard) τὴν (‑) ἔξωθεν (outside) τοῦ (the) ναοῦ (temple), ἔκβαλε (leave) ἔξωθεν (out), καὶ (and) μὴ (not) αὐτὴν (it) μετρήσῃς (measure), ὅτι (because) ἐδόθη (it has been given up) τοῖς (to the) ἔθνεσιν (nations), καὶ (and) τὴν (the) πόλιν (city) τὴν (‑) ἁγίαν (holy) πατήσουσιν (they will trample upon) μῆνας (months) τεσσεράκοντα (forty) [καὶ] (and) δύο (two).
KJV (11:2)
But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.
Inspired Version (11:3)
And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
Greek (11:3)
KJV (11:3)
And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
Inspired Version (11:4)
These are the two olive trees and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
Greek (11:4)
KJV (11:4)
These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
Inspired Version (11:5)
And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth and devoureth their enemies; and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
Greek (11:5)
καὶ (And) εἴ (if) τις (anyone) αὐτοὺς (them) θέλει (should desire) ἀδικῆσαι (to harm), πῦρ (fire) ἐκπορεύεται (goes out) ἐκ (of) τοῦ (the) στόματος (mouth) αὐτῶν (of them) καὶ (and) κατεσθίει (devours) τοὺς (the) ἐχθροὺς (enemies) αὐτῶν (of them). καὶ (And) εἴ (if) τις (anyone) θελήσῃ (should desire) αὐτοὺς (them) ἀδικῆσαι (to harm), οὕτως (thus) δεῖ (it is necessary) αὐτὸν (for him) ἀποκτανθῆναι (to be killed).
KJV (11:5)
And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
Inspired Version (11:6)
These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy, and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
Greek (11:6)
οὗτοι (These) ἔχουσιν (have) τὴν (the) ἐξουσίαν (power) κλεῖσαι (to shut) τὸν (the) οὐρανόν (sky), ἵνα (so that) μὴ (no) ὑετὸς (rain) βρέχῃ (shall fall) τὰς (in the) ἡμέρας (days) τῆς (of the) προφητείας (prophecy) αὐτῶν (of them); καὶ (and) ἐξουσίαν (power) ἔχουσιν (they have) ἐπὶ (over) τῶν (the) ὑδάτων (waters), στρέφειν (to turn) αὐτὰ (them) εἰς (into) αἷμα (blood), καὶ (and) πατάξαι (to strike) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth) ἐν (with) πάσῃ (every) πληγῇ (plague), ὁσάκις (as often as) ἐὰν (if) θελήσωσιν (they might desire).
KJV (11:6)
These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
Inspired Version (11:7)
And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.
Greek (11:7)
Καὶ (And) ὅταν (when) τελέσωσιν (they shall have completed) τὴν (the) μαρτυρίαν (testimony) αὐτῶν (of them), τὸ (the) θηρίον (beast) τὸ (‑) ἀναβαῖνον (coming up) ἐκ (out of) τῆς (the) ἀβύσσου (abyss) ποιήσει (will make) μετ’ (with) αὐτῶν (them) πόλεμον (war), καὶ (and) νικήσει (will overcome) αὐτοὺς (them), καὶ (and) ἀποκτενεῖ (will kill) αὐτούς (them).
KJV (11:7)
And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.
Inspired Version (11:8)
And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.
Greek (11:8)
καὶ (And) τὸ (the) πτῶμα (body) αὐτῶν (of them) ἐπὶ (will be upon) τῆς (the) πλατείας (street) τῆς (of) πόλεως (city) τῆς (the) μεγάλης (great), ἥτις (which) καλεῖται (is called) πνευματικῶς (figuratively) Σόδομα (Sodom) καὶ (and) Αἴγυπτος (Egypt), ὅπου (where) καὶ (also) ὁ (the) Κύριος (Lord) αὐτῶν (of them) ἐσταυρώθη (was crucified).
KJV (11:8)
And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.
Inspired Version (11:9)
And they of the people, and kindreds, and tongues, and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and a half and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.
Greek (11:9)
καὶ (And) βλέπουσιν (gaze) ἐκ (those of) τῶν (the) λαῶν (peoples) καὶ (and) φυλῶν (tribes) καὶ (and) γλωσσῶν (tongues) καὶ (and) ἐθνῶν (nations) τὸ (upon the) πτῶμα (bodies) αὐτῶν (of them), ἡμέρας (days) τρεῖς (three) καὶ (and) ἥμισυ (a half), καὶ (and) τὰ (the) πτώματα (bodies) αὐτῶν (of them) οὐκ (not) ἀφίουσιν (they will allow) τεθῆναι (to be put) εἰς (into) μνῆμα (a tomb).
KJV (11:9)
And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and a half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.
Inspired Version (11:10)
And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.
Greek (11:10)
καὶ (And) οἱ (those) κατοικοῦντες (dwelling) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth) χαίρουσιν (rejoice) ἐπ’ (over) αὐτοῖς (them) καὶ (and) εὐφραίνονται (make merry), καὶ (and) δῶρα (gifts) πέμψουσιν (will send) ἀλλήλοις (to one another), ὅτι (because) οὗτοι (these) οἱ (‑) δύο (two) προφῆται (prophets) ἐβασάνισαν (have tormented) τοὺς (those) κατοικοῦντας (dwelling) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth).
KJV (11:10)
And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.
Inspired Version (11:11)
And after three days and a half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.
Greek (11:11)
Καὶ (And) μετὰ (after) τὰς (the) τρεῖς (three) ἡμέρας (days) καὶ (and) ἥμισυ (a half), πνεῦμα (the spirit) ζωῆς (of life) ἐκ (from) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (God) εἰσῆλθεν (entered) ἐν (into) αὐτοῖς (them), καὶ (and) ἔστησαν (they stood) ἐπὶ (upon) τοὺς (the) πόδας (feet) αὐτῶν (of them); καὶ (and) φόβος (fear) μέγας (great) ἐπέπεσεν (fell) ἐπὶ (upon) τοὺς (those) θεωροῦντας (beholding) αὐτούς (them).
KJV (11:11)
And after three days and a half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.
Inspired Version (11:12)
And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
Greek (11:12)
καὶ (And) ἤκουσαν (they heard) φωνῆς (a voice) μεγάλης (great) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven), λεγούσης (saying) αὐτοῖς (to them), “Ἀνάβατε (Come up) ὧδε (here).” καὶ (And) ἀνέβησαν (they went up) εἰς (to) τὸν (‑) οὐρανὸν (heaven) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) νεφέλῃ (cloud); καὶ (and) ἐθεώρησαν (beheld) αὐτοὺς (them) οἱ (the) ἐχθροὶ (enemies) αὐτῶν (of them).
KJV (11:12)
And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
Inspired Version (11:13)
And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand; and the remnant were affrighted and gave glory to the God of heaven.
Greek (11:13)
Καὶ (And) ἐν (in) ἐκείνῃ (that) τῇ (‑) ὥρᾳ (hour) ἐγένετο (there was) σεισμὸς (an earthquake) μέγας (great), καὶ (and) τὸ (a) δέκατον (tenth) τῆς (of the) πόλεως (city) ἔπεσεν (fell), καὶ (and) ἀπεκτάνθησαν (were killed) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) σεισμῷ (earthquake), ὀνόματα (names) ἀνθρώπων (of men) χιλιάδες (thousand) ἑπτά (seven). καὶ (And) οἱ (the) λοιποὶ (rest) ἔμφοβοι (terrified) ἐγένοντο (became) καὶ (and) ἔδωκαν (gave) δόξαν (glory) τῷ (to the) Θεῷ (God) τοῦ (of) οὐρανοῦ (heaven).
KJV (11:13)
And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
Inspired Version (11:14)
The second woe is past; and behold, the third woe cometh quickly.
Greek (11:14)
KJV (11:14)
The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.
Inspired Version (11:15)
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Greek (11:15)
Καὶ (And) ὁ (the) ἕβδομος (seventh) ἄγγελος (angel) ἐσάλπισεν (sounded his trumpet), καὶ (and) ἐγένοντο (there were) φωναὶ (voices) μεγάλαι (great) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) οὐρανῷ (heaven), λέγοντες (saying): “Ἐγένετο (Has become) ἡ (the) βασιλεία (kingdom) τοῦ (of the) κόσμου (world), τοῦ (that of the) Κυρίου (Lord) ἡμῶν (of us), καὶ (and) τοῦ (of the) Χριστοῦ (Christ) αὐτοῦ (of Him), καὶ (and) βασιλεύσει (He will reign) εἰς (to) τοὺς (the) αἰῶνας (ages) τῶν (of the) αἰώνων (ages).”
KJV (11:15)
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 Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (11:16)
And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces and worshiped God,
Greek (11:16)
Καὶ (And) οἱ (the) εἴκοσι (twenty) τέσσαρες (four) πρεσβύτεροι (elders) οἱ (‑) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (God) καθήμενοι (sitting) ἐπὶ (on) τοὺς (the) θρόνους (thrones) αὐτῶν (of them) ἔπεσαν (fell) ἐπὶ (upon) τὰ (the) πρόσωπα (faces) αὐτῶν (of them) καὶ (and) προσεκύνησαν (worshiped) τῷ (‑) Θεῷ (God),
KJV (11:16)
And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshiped God,
Inspired Version (11:17)
Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come, because thou hast taken to thee thy great power and hast reigned.
Greek (11:17)
λέγοντες (saying): “Εὐχαριστοῦμέν (We give thanks) σοι (to You), Κύριε (Lord) ὁ (‑) Θεός (God) ὁ (‑) Παντοκράτωρ (Almighty), ὁ (the One) ὢν (being), καὶ (and) ὁ (who) ἦν (was), ὅτι (that) εἴληφας (You have taken) τὴν (the) δύναμίν (power) σου (of You) τὴν (‑) μεγάλην (great), καὶ (and) ἐβασίλευσας (have begun to reign).
KJV (11:17)
Saying, We give thee thanks, O LORD God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.
Inspired Version (11:18)
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 servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great, and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.
Greek (11:18)
καὶ (And) τὰ (the) ἔθνη (nations) ὠργίσθησαν (were enraged), καὶ (and) ἦλθεν (came) ἡ (the) ὀργή (wrath) σου (of You), καὶ (and) ὁ (the) καιρὸς (time) τῶν (for the) νεκρῶν (dead) κριθῆναι (to be judged), καὶ (and) δοῦναι (to give) τὸν (the) μισθὸν (reward) τοῖς (to the) δούλοις (servants) σου (of You), τοῖς (the) προφήταις (prophets), καὶ (and) τοῖς (to the) ἁγίοις (saints), καὶ (and) τοῖς (to those) φοβουμένοις (fearing) τὸ (the) ὄνομά (name) σου (of You), τοὺς* (the) μικροὺς* (small) καὶ (and) τοὺς* (the) μεγάλους* (great), καὶ (and) διαφθεῖραι (to destroy) τοὺς (those who) διαφθείροντας (are destroying) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth).”
KJV (11:18)
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 servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.
Inspired Version (11:19)
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, and an earthquake, and great hail.
Greek (11:19)
Καὶ (And) ἠνοίγη (was opened) ὁ (the) ναὸς (temple) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) ὁ (‑) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) οὐρανῷ (heaven), καὶ (and) ὤφθη (was seen) ἡ (the) κιβωτὸς (ark) τῆς (of the) διαθήκης (covenant) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) ναῷ (temple) αὐτοῦ (of Him). καὶ (And) ἐγένοντο (there were) ἀστραπαὶ (flashes of lightning), καὶ (and) φωναὶ (voices), καὶ (and) βρονταὶ (thunders), καὶ (and) σεισμὸς (an earthquake), καὶ (and) χάλαζα (hail) μεγάλη (great).
KJV (11:19)
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, and an earthquake, and great hail.
Inspired Version (12:1)
And there appeared a great sign in heaven in the likeness of things on the earth: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars.
Greek (12:1)
Καὶ (And) σημεῖον (a sign) μέγα (great) ὤφθη (appeared) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) οὐρανῷ (heaven): γυνὴ (a woman) περιβεβλημένη (clothed with) τὸν (the) ἥλιον (sun), καὶ (and) ἡ (the) σελήνη (moon) ὑποκάτω (under) τῶν (the) ποδῶν (feet) αὐτῆς (of her), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) κεφαλῆς (head) αὐτῆς (of her) στέφανος (a crown) ἀστέρων (of stars) δώδεκα (twelve),
KJV (12:1)
And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:
Inspired Version (12:2)
And the woman, being with child, cried, travailing in birth and pained to be delivered.
Greek (12:2)
KJV (12:2)
And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.
Inspired Version (12:3)
And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron; and her child was caught up unto God and his throne.
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Inspired Version (12:4)
And there appeared another sign in heaven--and behold, a great red dragon, having seven heads, and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.
Greek (12:3)
Καὶ (And) ὤφθη (was seen) ἄλλο (another) σημεῖον (sign) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) οὐρανῷ (heaven), καὶ (and) ἰδοὺ (behold), δράκων (a dragon) πυρρός (red) ⇔ μέγας (great), ἔχων (having) κεφαλὰς (heads) ἑπτὰ (seven), καὶ (and) κέρατα (horns) δέκα (ten), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (upon) τὰς (the) κεφαλὰς (heads) αὐτοῦ (of him), ἑπτὰ (seven) διαδήματα (royal crowns).
KJV (12:3)
And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.
Inspired Version (12:4)
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 delivered, ready to devour her child after it was born.
Greek (12:4)
καὶ (And) ἡ (the) οὐρὰ (tail) αὐτοῦ (of him) σύρει (drags) τὸ (a) τρίτον (third) τῶν (of the) ἀστέρων (stars) τοῦ (of) οὐρανοῦ (heaven), καὶ (and) ἔβαλεν (he cast) αὐτοὺς (them) εἰς (to) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth). καὶ (And) ὁ (the) δράκων (dragon) ἕστηκεν (stands) ἐνώπιον (before) τῆς (the) γυναικὸς (woman) τῆς (‑) μελλούσης (being about) τεκεῖν (to bring forth), ἵνα (so that) ὅταν (when) τέκῃ (she should bring forth), τὸ (the) τέκνον (child) αὐτῆς (of her) καταφάγῃ (he might devour).
KJV (12:4)
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.
Inspired Version
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Greek (12:5)
Καὶ (And) ἔτεκεν (she brought forth) υἱόν (a son) ἄρσεν (male), ὃς (who) μέλλει (is about) ποιμαίνειν (to rule) πάντα (all) τὰ (the) ἔθνη (nations) ἐν (with) ῥάβδῳ (a rod) σιδηρᾷ (of iron); καὶ (and) ἡρπάσθη (was caught up) τὸ (the) τέκνον (child) αὐτῆς (of her) πρὸς (to) τὸν (‑) Θεὸν (God), καὶ (and) πρὸς (to) τὸν (the) θρόνον (throne) αὐτοῦ (of Him).
KJV (12:5)
And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.
Inspired Version (12:5)
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 years.
Greek (12:6)
καὶ (And) ἡ (the) γυνὴ (woman) ἔφυγεν (fled) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) ἔρημον (wilderness), ὅπου (where) ἔχει (she has) ἐκεῖ (there) τόπον (a place) ἡτοιμασμένον (having been prepared) ἀπὸ (by) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (God), ἵνα (so that) ἐκεῖ (there) τρέφωσιν (they should nourish) αὐτὴν (her) ἡμέρας (days) χιλίας (one thousand) διακοσίας (two hundred) ἑξήκοντα (sixty).
KJV (12:6)
And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
Inspired Version (12:6)
And there was war in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought against Michael;
Greek (12:7)
Καὶ (And) ἐγένετο (there was) πόλεμος (war) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) οὐρανῷ (heaven): ὁ (‑) Μιχαὴλ (Michael) καὶ (and) οἱ (the) ἄγγελοι (angels) αὐτοῦ (of him) τοῦ (‑) πολεμῆσαι (warred) μετὰ (against) τοῦ (the) δράκοντος (dragon), καὶ (and) ὁ (the) δράκων (dragon) ἐπολέμησεν (warred back), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) ἄγγελοι (angels) αὐτοῦ (of him).
KJV (12:7)
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
Inspired Version (12:7)
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 forth the kingdom of our God and his Christ. 12:8 Neither was there place found in heaven
Greek (12:8)
KJV (12:8)
And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
Inspired Version (12:7)
for the great dragon, who was cast out--that old serpent called the devil, and also called Satan, which deceiveth the whole world; he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
Greek (12:9)
καὶ (And) ἐβλήθη (was thrown out) ὁ (the) δράκων (dragon) ὁ (‑) μέγας (great), ὁ (the) ὄφις (serpent) ὁ (‑) ἀρχαῖος (ancient), ὁ (who) καλούμενος (is called) Διάβολος (the devil) καὶ (and) Ὁ (‑) Σατανᾶς (Satan), ὁ (‑) πλανῶν (deceiving) τὴν (the) οἰκουμένην (inhabited world) ὅλην (whole). ἐβλήθη (He was thrown down) εἰς (to) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) ἄγγελοι (angels) αὐτοῦ (of him) μετ’ (with) αὐτοῦ (him) ἐβλήθησαν (were thrown down).
KJV (12:9)
And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
Inspired Version (12:9)
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven: Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ; 12:10 For the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
Greek (12:10)
Καὶ (And) ἤκουσα (I heard) φωνὴν (a voice) μεγάλην (great) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) οὐρανῷ (heaven), λέγουσαν (saying): “Ἄρτι (Now) ἐγένετο (have come) ἡ (the) σωτηρία (salvation), καὶ (and) ἡ (the) δύναμις (power), καὶ (and) ἡ (the) βασιλεία (kingdom) τοῦ (of the) Θεοῦ (God) ἡμῶν (of us), καὶ (and) ἡ (the) ἐξουσία (authority) τοῦ (the) Χριστοῦ (Christ) αὐτοῦ (of Him), ὅτι (because) ἐβλήθη (has been thrown down) ὁ (the) κατήγωρ (accuser) τῶν (of the) ἀδελφῶν (brothers) ἡμῶν (of us), ὁ (the one) κατηγορῶν (accusing) αὐτοὺς (them) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) Θεοῦ (God) ἡμῶν (of us) ἡμέρας (day) καὶ (and) νυκτός (night).
KJV (12:10)
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
Inspired Version (12:11)
For they have overcome him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; for they loved not their own lives, but kept the testimony even unto death.
Greek (12:11)
καὶ (And) αὐτοὶ (they) ἐνίκησαν (have overcome) αὐτὸν (him) διὰ (by reason) τὸ (of the) αἷμα (blood) τοῦ (of the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb), καὶ (and) διὰ (by reason of) τὸν (the) λόγον (word) τῆς (of the) μαρτυρίας (testimony) αὐτῶν (of them); καὶ (and) οὐκ (not) ἠγάπησαν (they have loved) τὴν (the) ψυχὴν (life) αὐτῶν (of them) ἄχρι (unto) θανάτου (death).
KJV (12:11)
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Inspired Version (12:12)
Therefore, rejoice, O heavens and ye that dwell in them. 12:12 And after these things, I heard another voice saying, Woe to the inhabiters of 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.
Greek (12:12)
διὰ (Because of) τοῦτο (this), εὐφραίνεσθε (rejoice) ‹οἱ› (O) οὐρανοὶ (heavens), καὶ (and) οἱ (those) ἐν (in) αὐτοῖς (them) σκηνοῦντες (dwelling)! οὐαὶ (Woe to) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth) καὶ (and) τὴν (the) θάλασσαν (sea), ὅτι (because) κατέβη (has come down) ὁ (the) διάβολος (devil) πρὸς (to) ὑμᾶς (you), ἔχων (having) θυμὸν (fury) μέγαν (great), εἰδὼς (knowing) ὅτι (that) ὀλίγον (a short) καιρὸν (time) ἔχει (he has).”
KJV (12:12)
Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
Inspired Version (12:13)
For when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.
Greek (12:13)
KJV (12:13)
And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.
Inspired Version (12:14)
Therefore, to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might flee into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time from the face of the serpent.
Greek (12:14)
καὶ (And) ἐδόθησαν (were given) τῇ (to the) γυναικὶ (woman) αἱ (the) δύο (two) πτέρυγες (wings) τοῦ (of the) ἀετοῦ (eagle) τοῦ (‑) μεγάλου (great), ἵνα (so that) πέτηται (she could fly) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) ἔρημον (wilderness), εἰς (into) τὸν (the) τόπον (place) αὐτῆς (of her), ὅπου (where) τρέφεται (she is nourished) ἐκεῖ (there) καιρὸν (a time), καὶ (and) καιροὺς (times), καὶ (and) ἥμισυ (half) καιροῦ (a time) ἀπὸ (from) προσώπου (the face) τοῦ (of the) ὄφεως (serpent).
KJV (12:14)
And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.
Inspired Version (12:15)
And the serpent casteth out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.
Greek (12:15)
KJV (12:15)
And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.
Inspired Version (12:16)
And the earth helpeth the woman, and the earth openeth her mouth and swalloweth up the flood which the dragon casteth out of his mouth.
Greek (12:16)
καὶ (And) ἐβοήθησεν (helped) ἡ (the) γῆ (earth) τῇ (the) γυναικί (woman), καὶ (and) ἤνοιξεν (opened) ἡ (the) γῆ (earth) τὸ (the) στόμα (mouth) αὐτῆς (of it) καὶ (and) κατέπιεν (swallowed up) τὸν (the) ποταμὸν (river), ὃν (which) ἔβαλεν (had cast) ὁ (the) δράκων (dragon) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) στόματος (mouth) αὐτοῦ (of him).
KJV (12:16)
And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.
Inspired Version (12:17)
Therefore, the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Greek (12:17)
καὶ (And) ὠργίσθη (was angry) ὁ (the) δράκων (dragon) ἐπὶ (with) τῇ (the) γυναικί (woman), καὶ (and) ἀπῆλθεν (went) ποιῆσαι (to make) πόλεμον (war) μετὰ (with) τῶν (the) λοιπῶν (rest) τοῦ (of the) σπέρματος (children) αὐτῆς (of her) τῶν (‑) τηρούντων (keeping) τὰς (the) ἐντολὰς (commandments) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) καὶ (and) ἐχόντων (holding) τὴν (the) μαρτυρίαν (testimony) Ἰησοῦ (of Jesus). Καὶ (And) ἐστάθη (he stood) ἐπὶ (upon) τὴν (the) ἄμμον (sand) τῆς (of the) θαλάσσης (sea).
KJV (12:17)
And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Inspired Version (13:1)
And I saw another sign in the likeness of the kingdoms of the earth: a beast rise up out of the sea. And he stood upon the sand of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
Greek (13:1)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) ἐκ (out of) τῆς (the) θαλάσσης (sea) θηρίον (a beast) ἀναβαῖνον (rising), ἔχον (having) κέρατα (horns) δέκα (ten), καὶ (and) κεφαλὰς (heads) ἑπτά (seven), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (on) τῶν (the) κεράτων (horns) αὐτοῦ (of it), δέκα (ten) διαδήματα (royal crowns), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (upon) τὰς (the) κεφαλὰς (heads) αὐτοῦ (of it), ὀνόματα (names) βλασφημίας (of blasphemy).
KJV (13:1)
And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
Inspired Version (13:2)
And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet 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.
Greek (13:2)
καὶ (And) τὸ (the) θηρίον (beast) ὃ (that) εἶδον (I saw) ἦν (was) ὅμοιον (like) παρδάλει (a leopard), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) πόδες (feet) αὐτοῦ (of it) ὡς (like) ἄρκου (a bear’s), καὶ (and) τὸ (the) στόμα (mouth) αὐτοῦ (of it) ὡς (like) στόμα (the mouth) λέοντος (of a lion). καὶ (And) ἔδωκεν (gave) αὐτῷ (to it) ὁ (the) δράκων (dragon) τὴν (the) δύναμιν (power) αὐτοῦ (of him), καὶ (and) τὸν (the) θρόνον (throne) αὐτοῦ (of him), καὶ (and) ἐξουσίαν (authority) μεγάλην (great).
KJV (13:2)
And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet 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.
Inspired Version (13:3)
And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed; and all the world wondered after the beast.
Greek (13:3)
Καὶ (And) μίαν (one) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) κεφαλῶν (heads) αὐτοῦ (of it) ὡς (was as) ἐσφαγμένην (having been slain) εἰς (to) θάνατον (death). καὶ (And) ἡ (the) πληγὴ (wound) τοῦ (of) θανάτου (death) αὐτοῦ (of it) ἐθεραπεύθη (was healed), καὶ (and) ἐθαυμάσθη (marveled) ὅλη (all) ἡ (the) γῆ (earth) ὀπίσω (after) τοῦ (the) θηρίου (beast).
KJV (13:3)
And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.
Inspired Version (13:4)
And they worshiped the dragon which gave power unto the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? Who is able to make war with him?
Greek (13:4)
καὶ (And) προσεκύνησαν (they worshiped) τῷ (the) δράκοντι (dragon), ὅτι (who) ἔδωκεν (had given) τὴν (‑) ἐξουσίαν (authority) τῷ (to the) θηρίῳ (beast); καὶ (and) προσεκύνησαν (they worshiped) τῷ (the) θηρίῳ (beast), λέγοντες (saying), “Τίς (Who) ὅμοιος (is like) τῷ (the) θηρίῳ (beast)? καὶ (And) τίς (who) δύναται (is able) πολεμῆσαι (to make war) μετ’ (against) αὐτοῦ (it)?”
KJV (13:4)
And they worshiped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshiped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
Inspired Version (13:5)
And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
Greek (13:5)
KJV (13:5)
And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
Inspired Version (13:6)
And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
Greek (13:6)
καὶ (And) ἤνοιξεν (it opened) τὸ (the) στόμα (mouth) αὐτοῦ (of it) εἰς (unto) βλασφημίας (blasphemies) πρὸς (against) τὸν (‑) Θεόν (God), βλασφημῆσαι (to blaspheme) τὸ (the) ὄνομα (name) αὐτοῦ (of Him), καὶ (and) τὴν (the) σκηνὴν (tabernacle) αὐτοῦ (of Him), τοὺς (those) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) οὐρανῷ (heaven) σκηνοῦντας (dwelling).
KJV (13:6)
And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
Inspired Version (13:7)
And it was given unto him to make war with the saints and to overcome them; and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
Greek (13:7)
Καὶ (And) ἐδόθη (there was given) αὐτῷ (to it) ποιῆσαι (to make) πόλεμον (war) μετὰ (with) τῶν (the) ἁγίων (saints), καὶ (and) νικῆσαι (to overcome) αὐτούς (them). καὶ (And) ἐδόθη (was given) αὐτῷ (to it) ἐξουσία (authority) ἐπὶ (over) πᾶσαν (every) φυλὴν (tribe) καὶ (and) λαὸν (people) καὶ (and) γλῶσσαν (tongue) καὶ (and) ἔθνος (nation).
KJV (13:7)
And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
Inspired Version (13:8)
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Greek (13:8)
καὶ (And) προσκυνήσουσιν (will worship) αὐτὸν (it) πάντες (all) οἱ (‑) κατοικοῦντες (dwelling) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), οὗ (of whom) οὐ (not) γέγραπται (have been written) τὸ (the) ὄνομα (names) αὐτοῦ (of them) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) βιβλίῳ (book) τῆς (‑) ζωῆς (of life) τοῦ (of the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb) τοῦ (‑) ἐσφαγμένου (having been slain), ἀπὸ (from) καταβολῆς (the founding) κόσμου (of the world).
KJV (13:8)
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Inspired Version (13:9)
If any man have an ear, let him hear.
KJV (13:9)
If any man have an ear, let him hear.
Inspired Version (13:10)
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 the saints.
Greek (13:10)
“Εἴ (If) τις (anyone is to go) εἰς (into) αἰχμαλωσίαν (captivity), εἰς (into) αἰχμαλωσίαν (captivity) ὑπάγει (he goes); εἴ (If) τις (anyone) ἐν (with) μαχαίρῃ (the sword) ἀποκτανθῆναι* (is to be killed), 〈δεῖ〉 (it is necessary for) αὐτὸν (him) ἐν (by) μαχαίρῃ (the sword) ἀποκτανθῆναι (to be killed).” Ὧδέ (Here) ἐστιν (is) ἡ (the) ὑπομονὴ (endurance) καὶ (and) ἡ (the) πίστις (faith) τῶν (of the) ἁγίων (saints).
KJV (13:10)
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 the saints.
Inspired Version (13:11)
And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
Greek (13:11)
KJV (13:11)
And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
Inspired Version (13:12)
And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.
Greek (13:12)
καὶ (And) τὴν (the) ἐξουσίαν (authority) τοῦ (of the) πρώτου (first) θηρίου (beast) πᾶσαν (all) ποιεῖ (it exercises) ἐνώπιον (on behalf) αὐτοῦ (of it), καὶ (and) ποιεῖ (causes) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth) καὶ (and) τοὺς (those) ἐν (in) αὐτῇ (it) κατοικοῦντας (dwelling), ἵνα (that) προσκυνήσουσιν (they will worship) τὸ (the) θηρίον (beast) τὸ (‑) πρῶτον (first), οὗ (of whom) ἐθεραπεύθη (had been healed) ἡ (the) πληγὴ (wound) τοῦ (‑) θανάτου (fatal) αὐτοῦ (of it).
KJV (13:12)
And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.
Inspired Version (13:13)
And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,
Greek (13:13)
KJV (13:13)
And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,
Inspired Version (13:14)
And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast, saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast which had the wound by a sword and did live.
Greek (13:14)
καὶ (And) πλανᾷ (it deceives) τοὺς (those) κατοικοῦντας (dwelling) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), διὰ (by reason of) τὰ (the) σημεῖα (signs) ἃ (that) ἐδόθη (were given) αὐτῷ (to it) ποιῆσαι (to perform) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) θηρίου (beast), λέγων (telling) τοῖς (those) κατοικοῦσιν (dwelling) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth) ποιῆσαι (to make) εἰκόνα (an image) τῷ (to the) θηρίῳ (beast) ὃς (that) ἔχει (has) τὴν (the) πληγὴν (wound) τῆς (of the) μαχαίρης (sword) καὶ (and) ἔζησεν (has lived).
KJV (13:14)
And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.
Inspired Version (13:15)
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 image of the beast should be killed.
Greek (13:15)
καὶ (And) ἐδόθη (there was given) αὐτῷ (to it) δοῦναι (to give) πνεῦμα (breath) τῇ (to the) εἰκόνι (image) τοῦ (of the) θηρίου (beast), ἵνα (so that) καὶ (also) λαλήσῃ (should speak) ἡ (the) εἰκὼν (image) τοῦ (of the) θηρίου (beast), καὶ (and) ποιήσῃ (should cause) ἵνα (that) ὅσοι (as many as) ἐὰν (if) μὴ (not) προσκυνήσωσιν (would worship) τῇ (the) εἰκόνι (image) τοῦ (of the) θηρίου (beast) ἀποκτανθῶσιν (would be killed).
KJV (13:15)
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 image of the beast should be killed.
Inspired Version (13:16)
And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand or in their foreheads,
Greek (13:16)
Καὶ (And) ποιεῖ (it causes) πάντας (all) τοὺς (the) μικροὺς (small) καὶ (and) τοὺς (the) μεγάλους (great), καὶ (and) τοὺς (the) πλουσίους (rich) καὶ (and) τοὺς (the) πτωχούς (poor), καὶ (and) τοὺς (the) ἐλευθέρους (free) καὶ (and) τοὺς (the) δούλους (servants), ἵνα (that) δῶσιν (it should give) αὐτοῖς (them) χάραγμα (a mark) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) χειρὸς (hand) αὐτῶν (of them) τῆς (‑) δεξιᾶς (right), ἢ (or) ἐπὶ (on) τὸ (the) μέτωπον (forehead) αὐτῶν (of them),
KJV (13:16)
And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
Inspired Version (13:17)
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.
Greek (13:17)
καὶ (and) ἵνα (that) μή (no) τις (one) δύνηται (should be able) ἀγοράσαι (to buy) ἢ (or) πωλῆσαι (to sell), εἰ (if) μὴ (not) ὁ (the one) ἔχων (having) τὸ (the) χάραγμα (mark) — τὸ (the) ὄνομα (name) τοῦ (of the) θηρίου (beast), ἢ (or) τὸν (the) ἀριθμὸν (number) τοῦ (of the) ὀνόματος (name) αὐτοῦ (of it).
KJV (13:17)
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.
Inspired Version (13:18)
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 six.
Greek (13:18)
Ὧδε (Here) ἡ (the) σοφία (wisdom) ἐστίν (is). ὁ (The one) ἔχων (having) νοῦν (understanding), ψηφισάτω (let him count) τὸν (the) ἀριθμὸν (number) τοῦ (of the) θηρίου (beast); ἀριθμὸς (number) γὰρ (for) ἀνθρώπου (a man’s) ἐστίν (it is), καὶ (and) ὁ (the) ἀριθμὸς (number is) αὐτοῦ (of it), ἑξακόσιοι (six hundred) ἑξήκοντα (sixty) ἕξ (six).
KJV (13:18)
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 six.
Inspired Version (14:1)
And I looked, and lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him a hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.
Greek (14:1)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I looked), καὶ (and) ἰδοὺ (behold), τὸ (the) Ἀρνίον (Lamb) ἑστὸς (was standing) ἐπὶ (upon) τὸ (‑) ὄρος (Mount) Σιών (Zion), καὶ (and) μετ’ (with) αὐτοῦ (Him) ἑκατὸν (one hundred) τεσσεράκοντα (forty) τέσσαρες (four) χιλιάδες (thousand), ἔχουσαι (having) τὸ (the) ὄνομα (name) αὐτοῦ (of Him) καὶ (and) τὸ (the) ὄνομα (name) τοῦ (of the) Πατρὸς (Father) αὐτοῦ (of Him) γεγραμμένον (having been written) ἐπὶ (on) τῶν (the) μετώπων (foreheads) αὐτῶν (of them).
KJV (14:1)
And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him a hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.
Inspired Version (14:2)
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;
Greek (14:2)
καὶ (And) ἤκουσα (I heard) φωνὴν (a voice) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven), ὡς (as) φωνὴν (the sound) ὑδάτων (of waters) πολλῶν (many), καὶ (and) ὡς (as) φωνὴν (the sound) βροντῆς (of thunder) μεγάλης (loud). καὶ (And) ἡ (the) φωνὴ (voice) ἣν (that) ἤκουσα (I heard), ὡς (was like that) κιθαρῳδῶν (of harpists) κιθαριζόντων (harping) ἐν (with) ταῖς (the) κιθάραις (harps) αὐτῶν (of them).
KJV (14:2)
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:
Inspired Version (14:3)
And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders; and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
Greek (14:3)
Καὶ (And) ᾄδουσιν (they are singing) ‹ὡς› (as) ᾠδὴν (a song) καινὴν (new) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne), καὶ (and) ἐνώπιον (before) τῶν (the) τεσσάρων (four) ζῴων (living creatures), καὶ (and) τῶν (the) πρεσβυτέρων (elders). καὶ (And) οὐδεὶς (no one) ἐδύνατο (was able) μαθεῖν (to learn) τὴν (the) ᾠδὴν (song), εἰ (if) μὴ (not) αἱ (the) ἑκατὸν (one hundred) τεσσεράκοντα (forty) τέσσαρες (four) χιλιάδες (thousand) οἱ (‑) ἠγορασμένοι (having been redeemed) ἀπὸ (from) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth).
KJV (14:3)
And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
Inspired Version (14:4)
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 among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
Greek (14:4)
οὗτοί (These) εἰσιν (are) οἳ (they who) μετὰ (with) γυναικῶν (women) οὐκ (not) ἐμολύνθησαν (have not been defiled); παρθένοι (pure) γάρ (for) εἰσιν (they are), οὗτοι (these) οἱ (‑) ἀκολουθοῦντες (following) τῷ (the) Ἀρνίῳ (Lamb) ὅπου (wherever) ἂν (‑) ὑπάγῃ (He shall go). οὗτοι (These) ἠγοράσθησαν (have been redeemed) ἀπὸ (out from) τῶν (‑) ἀνθρώπων (men) ἀπαρχὴ (as firstfruits) τῷ (‑) Θεῷ (to God) καὶ (and) τῷ (to the) Ἀρνίῳ (Lamb).
KJV (14:4)
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 among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
Inspired Version (14:5)
And in their mouth was found no guile; for they are without fault before the throne of God.
Greek (14:5)
KJV (14:5)
And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
Inspired Version (14:6)
And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
Greek (14:6)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) ἄλλον (another) ἄγγελον (angel) πετόμενον (flying) ἐν (in) μεσουρανήματι (mid‑heaven), ἔχοντα (having) εὐαγγέλιον (the glad tidings) αἰώνιον (everlasting) εὐαγγελίσαι (to preach) ἐπὶ (upon) τοὺς (those) καθημένους (dwelling) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (upon) πᾶν (every) ἔθνος (nation) καὶ (and) φυλὴν (tribe) καὶ (and) γλῶσσαν (tongue) καὶ (and) λαόν (people),
KJV (14:6)
And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
Inspired Version (14:7)
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 the fountains of waters.
Greek (14:7)
λέγων (saying) ἐν (in) φωνῇ (a voice) μεγάλῃ (loud), “Φοβήθητε (Fear) τὸν (‑) Θεὸν (God), καὶ (and) δότε (give) αὐτῷ (Him) δόξαν (glory), ὅτι (because) ἦλθεν (has come) ἡ (the) ὥρα (hour) τῆς (of the) κρίσεως (judgment) αὐτοῦ (of Him). καὶ (And) προσκυνήσατε (worship) τῷ (the One) ποιήσαντι (having made) τὸν (‑) οὐρανὸν (heaven), καὶ (and) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth), καὶ (and) θάλασσαν (sea), καὶ (and) πηγὰς (springs) ὑδάτων (of waters).”
KJV (14:7)
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 the fountains of waters.
Inspired Version (14:8)
And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen--that great city--because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
Greek (14:8)
Καὶ (And) ἄλλος (another) ἄγγελος (angel), ⇔ δεύτερος (a second) ἠκολούθησεν (followed), λέγων (saying), “Ἔπεσεν (Fallen), ἔπεσεν (Fallen is) Βαβυλὼν (Babylon) ἡ (the) μεγάλη (great),b ἣ (who) ἐκ (of) τοῦ (the) οἴνου (wine) τοῦ (‑) θυμοῦ (of wrath) τῆς (for the) πορνείας (immorality) αὐτῆς (of her), πεπότικεν (she has given to drink) πάντα (all) τὰ (the) ἔθνη (Gentiles).”
KJV (14:8)
And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
Inspired Version (14:9)
And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image and receive his mark in his forehead or in his hand,
Greek (14:9)
Καὶ (And) ἄλλος (another) ἄγγελος (angel), τρίτος (a third), ἠκολούθησεν (followed) αὐτοῖς (them), λέγων (saying) ἐν (in) φωνῇ (a voice) μεγάλῃ (loud), “Εἴ (If) τις (anyone) προσκυνεῖ (worships) τὸ (the) θηρίον (beast) καὶ (and) τὴν (the) εἰκόνα (image) αὐτοῦ (of it), καὶ (and) λαμβάνει (receives) χάραγμα (a mark) ἐπὶ (on) τοῦ (the) μετώπου (forehead) αὐτοῦ (of him), ἢ (or) ἐπὶ (upon) τὴν (the) χεῖρα (hand) αὐτοῦ (of him),
KJV (14:9)
And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
Inspired Version (14:10)
The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb;
Greek (14:10)
καὶ (also) αὐτὸς (he) πίεται (will drink) ἐκ (of) τοῦ (the) οἴνου (wine) τοῦ (of the) θυμοῦ (anger) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), τοῦ (‑) κεκερασμένου (having been mixed) ἀκράτου (undiluted) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) ποτηρίῳ (cup) τῆς (of the) ὀργῆς (wrath) αὐτοῦ (of Him); καὶ (and) βασανισθήσεται (he will be tormented) ἐν (in) πυρὶ (fire) καὶ (and) θείῳ (brimstone), ἐνώπιον (before) ἀγγέλων (the angels) ἁγίων (holy), καὶ (and) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb).
KJV (14:10)
The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
Inspired Version (14:11)
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 receiveth the mark of his name.
Greek (14:11)
καὶ (And) ὁ (the) καπνὸς (smoke) τοῦ (of the) βασανισμοῦ (torment) αὐτῶν (of them) εἰς (to) αἰῶνας (ages) αἰώνων (of ages) ἀναβαίνει (goes up); καὶ (and) οὐκ (not) ἔχουσιν (have) ἀνάπαυσιν (rest) ἡμέρας (day) καὶ (and) νυκτός (night) οἱ (those) προσκυνοῦντες (worshiping) τὸ (the) θηρίον (beast) καὶ (and) τὴν (the) εἰκόνα (image) αὐτοῦ (of it), καὶ (and) εἴ (if) τις (anyone) λαμβάνει (receives) τὸ (the) χάραγμα (mark) τοῦ (of the) ὀνόματος (name) αὐτοῦ (of it).”
KJV (14:11)
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 receiveth the mark of his name.
Inspired Version (14:12)
Here is the patience of the saints; here are they that keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
Greek (14:12)
KJV (14:12)
Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
Inspired Version (14:13)
And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.
Greek (14:13)
Καὶ (And) ἤκουσα (I heard) φωνῆς (a voice) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven), λεγούσης (saying) “Γράψον (Write), ‘Μακάριοι (Blessed are) οἱ (the) νεκροὶ (dead) οἱ (‑) ἐν (in) Κυρίῳ (the Lord) ἀποθνῄσκοντες (dying) ἀπ’ (from) ἄρτι (now on).’” “Ναί (Yes),” λέγει (says) τὸ (the) Πνεῦμα (Spirit), “Ἵνα (so that) ἀναπαήσονται (they will rest) ἐκ (from) τῶν (the) κόπων (labors) αὐτῶν (of them); τὰ (‑) γὰρ (for) ἔργα (the works) αὐτῶν (of them) ἀκολουθεῖ (follow) μετ’ (with) αὐτῶν (them).”
KJV (14:13)
And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.
Inspired Version (14:14)
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 sickle.
Greek (14:14)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I looked), καὶ (and) ἰδοὺ (behold), νεφέλη (a cloud) λευκή (white), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (upon) τὴν (the) νεφέλην (cloud) καθήμενον (is sitting One) ὅμοιον (like) υἱὸν (the Son) ἀνθρώπου (of Man), ἔχων (having) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) κεφαλῆς (head) αὐτοῦ (of Him) στέφανον (a crown) χρυσοῦν (golden), καὶ (and) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) χειρὶ (hand) αὐτοῦ (of Him) δρέπανον (a sickle) ὀξύ (sharp).
KJV (14:14)
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 sickle.
Inspired Version (14:15)
And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle and reap; for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.
Greek (14:15)
Καὶ (And) ἄλλος (another) ἄγγελος (angel) ἐξῆλθεν (came out) ἐκ (of) τοῦ (the) ναοῦ (temple), κράζων (crying) ἐν (in) φωνῇ (a voice) μεγάλῃ (loud) τῷ (to the One) καθημένῳ (sitting) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) νεφέλης (cloud), “Πέμψον (Put forth) τὸ (the) δρέπανόν (sickle) σου (of You) καὶ (and) θέρισον (reap), ὅτι (because) ἦλθεν (has come) ἡ (the) ὥρα (hour) θερίσαι (to reap), ὅτι (because) ἐξηράνθη (has ripened) ὁ (the) θερισμὸς (harvest) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth).”
KJV (14:15)
And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.
Inspired Version (14:16)
And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.
Greek (14:16)
KJV (14:16)
And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.
Inspired Version (14:17)
And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
Greek (14:17)
KJV (14:17)
And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
Inspired Version (14:18)
And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire, and cried 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 fully ripe.
Greek (14:18)
Καὶ (And) ἄλλος (another) ἄγγελος (angel) ἐξῆλθεν (came) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) θυσιαστηρίου (altar), ὁ (‑) ἔχων (having) ἐξουσίαν (authority) ἐπὶ (over) τοῦ (the) πυρός (fire), καὶ (and) ἐφώνησεν (he called) φωνῇ (in a voice) μεγάλῃ (loud) τῷ (to the one) ἔχοντι (having) τὸ (the) δρέπανον (sickle) τὸ (‑) ὀξὺ (sharp), λέγων (saying), “Πέμψον (Put forth) σου (your) τὸ (‑) δρέπανον (sickle) τὸ (‑) ὀξὺ (sharp), καὶ (and) τρύγησον (gather) τοὺς (the) βότρυας (clusters) τῆς (from the) ἀμπέλου (vine) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), ὅτι (because) ἤκμασαν (have fully ripened) αἱ (the) σταφυλαὶ (grapes) αὐτῆς (of it).”
KJV (14:18)
And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried 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 fully ripe.
Inspired Version (14:19)
And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
Greek (14:19)
Καὶ (And) ἔβαλεν (put forth) ὁ (the) ἄγγελος (angel) τὸ (the) δρέπανον (sickle) αὐτοῦ (of him) εἰς (to) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth), καὶ (and) ἐτρύγησεν (gathered) τὴν (the) ἄμπελον (vine) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), καὶ (and) ἔβαλεν (cast them) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) ληνὸν (winepress) τοῦ (of the) θυμοῦ (wrath) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) τὸν (‑) μέγαν (great).
KJV (14:19)
And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
Inspired Version (14:20)
And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horses' bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs.
Greek (14:20)
καὶ (And) ἐπατήθη (was trodden) ἡ (the) ληνὸς (winepress) ἔξωθεν (outside) τῆς (the) πόλεως (city), καὶ (and) ἐξῆλθεν (flowed) αἷμα (blood) ἐκ (out of) τῆς (the) ληνοῦ (winepress), ἄχρι (as high as) τῶν (the) χαλινῶν (bridles) τῶν (of the) ἵππων (horses), ἀπὸ (to the distance of) σταδίων (stadia) χιλίων (one thousand) ἑξακοσίων (six hundred).
KJV (14:20)
And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs.
Inspired Version (15:1)
And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous: seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.
Greek (15:1)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) ἄλλο (another) σημεῖον (sign) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) οὐρανῷ (heaven), μέγα (great) καὶ (and) θαυμαστόν (wonderful), ἀγγέλους (angels) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἔχοντας (having) πληγὰς (plagues) ἑπτὰ (seven) — τὰς (the) ἐσχάτας (last), ὅτι (because) ἐν (in) αὐταῖς (them) ἐτελέσθη (was completed) ὁ (the) θυμὸς (wrath) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God).
KJV (15:1)
And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.
Inspired Version (15:2)
And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire; and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
Greek (15:2)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) ὡς (something like) θάλασσαν (a sea) ὑαλίνην (of glass) μεμιγμένην (mingled) πυρί (with fire), καὶ (and) τοὺς (those) νικῶντας (conquering) ἐκ (over) τοῦ (the) θηρίου (beast), καὶ (and) ἐκ (of) τῆς (the) εἰκόνος (image) αὐτοῦ (of it), καὶ (and) ἐκ (over) τοῦ (the) ἀριθμοῦ (number) τοῦ (of the) ὀνόματος (name) αὐτοῦ (of it), ἑστῶτας (standing) ἐπὶ (upon) τὴν (the) θάλασσαν (sea) τὴν (of the) ὑαλίνην (glass), ἔχοντας (having) κιθάρας (harps) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God).
KJV (15:2)
And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
Inspired Version (15:3)
And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
Greek (15:3)
καὶ (And) ᾄδουσιν (they are singing) τὴν (the) ᾠδὴν (song) Μωϋσέως (of Moses), τοῦ (the) δούλου (servant) τοῦ (of) Θεοῦ (God), καὶ (and) τὴν (the) ᾠδὴν (song) τοῦ (of the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb), λέγοντες (saying): “Μεγάλα (Great) καὶ (and) θαυμαστὰ (wonderful are) τὰ (the) ἔργα (works) σου (of You), Κύριε (Lord) ὁ (‑) Θεός (God) ὁ (the) Παντοκράτωρ (Almighty)! δίκαιαι (Righteous) καὶ (and) ἀληθιναὶ (true are) αἱ (the) ὁδοί (ways) σου (of You), ὁ (O) Βασιλεὺς (King) τῶν (of the) ἐθνῶν (nations)!
KJV (15:3)
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
Inspired Version (15:4)
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 manifest.
Greek (15:4)
τίς (Who) οὐ (no) μὴ (not) φοβηθῇ (should fear You), Κύριε (O Lord), καὶ (and) δοξάσει (will glorify) τὸ (the) ὄνομά (name) σου (of You)? ὅτι (For You) μόνος (alone are) ὅσιος (holy). ὅτι (For) πάντα (all) τὰ (the) ἔθνη (nations) ἥξουσιν (will come) καὶ (and) προσκυνήσουσιν (will worship) ἐνώπιόν (before) σου (You), ὅτι (because) τὰ (the) δικαιώματά (righteous acts) σου (of You) ἐφανερώθησαν (have been revealed).”
KJV (15:4)
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 manifest.
Inspired Version (15:5)
And after that I looked, and behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened;
Greek (15:5)
KJV (15:5)
And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:
Inspired Version (15:6)
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.
Greek (15:6)
καὶ (And) ἐξῆλθον (came forth) οἱ (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἄγγελοι (angels) οἱ (‑) ἔχοντες (having) τὰς (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) πληγὰς (plagues) ἐκ (out) τοῦ (of the) ναοῦ (temple), ἐνδεδυμένοι (having been clothed in) λίνον (linen) καθαρὸν (pure) λαμπρὸν (bright), καὶ (and) περιεζωσμένοι (having been girded with) περὶ (around) τὰ (the) στήθη (chests) ζώνας (sashes) χρυσᾶς (golden).
KJV (15:6)
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.
Inspired Version (15:7)
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.
Greek (15:7)
Καὶ (And) ἓν (one) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) τεσσάρων (four) ζῴων (living creatures) ἔδωκεν (gave) τοῖς (to the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἀγγέλοις (angels) ἑπτὰ (seven) φιάλας (bowls) χρυσᾶς (golden) γεμούσας (full) τοῦ (of the) θυμοῦ (wrath) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), τοῦ (the One) ζῶντος (living) εἰς (to) τοὺς (the) αἰῶνας (ages) τῶν (of the) αἰώνων (ages).
KJV (15:7)
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.
Inspired Version (15:8)
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 seven angels were fulfilled.
Greek (15:8)
καὶ (And) ἐγεμίσθη (was filled) ὁ (the) ναὸς (temple) καπνοῦ (with smoke) ἐκ (from) τῆς (the) δόξης (glory) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), καὶ (and) ἐκ (from) τῆς (the) δυνάμεως (power) αὐτοῦ (of Him); καὶ (and) οὐδεὶς (no one) ἐδύνατο (was able) εἰσελθεῖν (to enter) εἰς (into) τὸν (the) ναὸν (temple) ἄχρι (until) τελεσθῶσιν (were completed) αἱ (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) πληγαὶ (plagues) τῶν (of the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἀγγέλων (angels).
KJV (15:8)
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 seven angels were fulfilled.
Inspired Version (16:1)
And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.
Greek (16:1)
Καὶ (And) ἤκουσα (I heard) μεγάλης (a loud) φωνῆς (voice) ἐκ (from) τοῦ (the) ναοῦ (temple) λεγούσης (saying) τοῖς (to the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἀγγέλοις (angels), “Ὑπάγετε (Go) καὶ (and) ἐκχέετε (pour out) τὰς (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) φιάλας (bowls) τοῦ (of the) θυμοῦ (wrath) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth).”
KJV (16:1)
And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.
Inspired Version (16:2)
And the first went and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast and upon them which worshiped his image.
Greek (16:2)
Καὶ (And) ἀπῆλθεν (departed) ὁ (the) πρῶτος (first), καὶ (and) ἐξέχεεν (poured out) τὴν (the) φιάλην (bowl) αὐτοῦ (of him) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth); καὶ (and) ἐγένετο (came) ἕλκος (a sore), κακὸν (evil) καὶ (and) πονηρὸν (grievous), ἐπὶ (upon) τοὺς (the) ἀνθρώπους (men) τοὺς (‑) ἔχοντας (having) τὸ (the) χάραγμα (mark) τοῦ (of the) θηρίου (beast) καὶ (and) τοὺς (those) προσκυνοῦντας (worshiping) τῇ (the) εἰκόνι (image) αὐτοῦ (of it).
KJV (16:2)
And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshiped his image.
Inspired Version (16:3)
And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man; and every living soul died in the sea.
Greek (16:3)
Καὶ (And) ὁ (the) δεύτερος (second) ἐξέχεεν (poured out) τὴν (the) φιάλην (bowl) αὐτοῦ (of him) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) θάλασσαν (sea), καὶ (and) ἐγένετο (it became) αἷμα (blood), ὡς (as) νεκροῦ (of one dead); καὶ (and) πᾶσα (every) ψυχὴ (soul) ζωῆς (living) ἀπέθανεν (died) τὰ (that was) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) θαλάσσῃ (sea).
KJV (16:3)
And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.
Inspired Version (16:4)
And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood.
Greek (16:4)
KJV (16:4)
And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood.
Inspired Version (16:5)
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.
Greek (16:5)
KJV (16:5)
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.
Inspired Version (16:6)
For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.
Greek (16:6)
KJV (16:6)
For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.
Inspired Version (16:7)
And I heard another angel who came out from the altar saying, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.
Greek (16:7)
KJV (16:7)
And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.
Inspired Version (16:8)
And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.
Greek (16:8)
KJV (16:8)
And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.
Inspired Version (16:9)
And men were scorched with great heat and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues; and they repented not to give him glory.
Greek (16:9)
καὶ (And) ἐκαυματίσθησαν (were scorched) οἱ (the) ἄνθρωποι (men) καῦμα (with heat) μέγα (great), καὶ (and) ἐβλασφήμησαν (they cursed) τὸ (the) ὄνομα (name) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God), τοῦ (the One) ἔχοντος (having) τὴν (‑) ἐξουσίαν (authority) ἐπὶ (over) τὰς (the) πληγὰς (plagues) ταύτας (these); καὶ (and) οὐ (not) μετενόησαν (did they repent) δοῦναι (to give) αὐτῷ (Him) δόξαν (glory).
KJV (16:9)
And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.
Inspired Version (16:10)
And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,
Greek (16:10)
Καὶ (And) ὁ (the) πέμπτος (fifth) ἐξέχεεν (poured out) τὴν (the) φιάλην (bowl) αὐτοῦ (of him) ἐπὶ (upon) τὸν (the) θρόνον (throne) τοῦ (of the) θηρίου (beast), καὶ (and) ἐγένετο (became) ἡ (the) βασιλεία (kingdom) αὐτοῦ (of it) ἐσκοτωμένη (darkened), καὶ (and) ἐμασῶντο (they were gnawing) τὰς (the) γλώσσας (tongues) αὐτῶν (of them) ἐκ (for) τοῦ (the) πόνου (distress),
KJV (16:10)
And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,
Inspired Version (16:11)
And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.
Greek (16:11)
καὶ (and) ἐβλασφήμησαν (they cursed) τὸν (the) Θεὸν (God) τοῦ (of) οὐρανοῦ (heaven) ἐκ (on account of) τῶν (the) πόνων (distresses) αὐτῶν (of them), καὶ (and) ἐκ (on account of) τῶν (the) ἑλκῶν (sores) αὐτῶν (of them); καὶ (and) οὐ (not) μετενόησαν (they did repent) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) ἔργων (works) αὐτῶν (of them).
KJV (16:11)
And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.
Inspired Version (16:12)
And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared.
Greek (16:12)
Καὶ (And) ὁ (the) ἕκτος (sixth) ἐξέχεεν (poured out) τὴν (the) φιάλην (bowl) αὐτοῦ (of him) ἐπὶ (upon) τὸν (the) ποταμὸν (river) τὸν (‑) μέγαν (great) ‹τὸν› (‑) Εὐφράτην (Euphrates), καὶ (and) ἐξηράνθη (was dried up) τὸ (the) ὕδωρ (water) αὐτοῦ (of it), ἵνα (so that) ἑτοιμασθῇ (might be prepared) ἡ (the) ὁδὸς (way) τῶν (of the) βασιλέων (kings) τῶν (‑) ἀπὸ (of the) ἀνατολῆς (rising) ἡλίου (of the sun).
KJV (16:12)
And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared.
Inspired Version (16:13)
And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
Greek (16:13)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw coming) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) στόματος (mouth) τοῦ (of the) δράκοντος (dragon), καὶ (and) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) στόματος (mouth) τοῦ (of the) θηρίου (beast), καὶ (and) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) στόματος (mouth) τοῦ (of the) ψευδοπροφήτου (false prophet), πνεύματα (spirits) τρία (three) ἀκάθαρτα (unclean), ὡς (like) βάτραχοι (frogs);
KJV (16:13)
And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
Inspired Version (16:14)
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 great day of God Almighty.
Greek (16:14)
εἰσὶν (they are) γὰρ (for) πνεύματα (spirits) δαιμονίων (of demons) ποιοῦντα (performing) σημεῖα (signs), ἃ (which) ἐκπορεύεται (go forth) ἐπὶ (to) τοὺς (the) βασιλεῖς (kings) τῆς (of the) οἰκουμένης (inhabited world) ὅλης (whole), συναγαγεῖν (to gather together) αὐτοὺς (them) εἰς (unto) τὸν (the) πόλεμον (battle) τῆς (of the) ἡμέρας (day) τῆς (‑) μεγάλης (great) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) τοῦ (the) Παντοκράτορος (Almighty).
KJV (16:14)
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 great day of God Almighty.
Inspired Version (16:15)
Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.
Greek (16:15)
“Ἰδοὺ (Behold), ἔρχομαι (I am coming) ὡς (like) κλέπτης (a thief). μακάριος (Blessed is) ὁ (the one) γρηγορῶν (watching) καὶ (and) τηρῶν (keeping) τὰ (the) ἱμάτια (garments) αὐτοῦ (of him), ἵνα (so that) μὴ (not) γυμνὸς (naked) περιπατῇ (he should walk) καὶ (and) βλέπωσιν (they might see) τὴν (the) ἀσχημοσύνην (shame) αὐτοῦ (of him).”
KJV (16:15)
Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
Inspired Version (16:16)
And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
Greek (16:16)
KJV (16:16)
And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
Inspired Version (16:17)
And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven from the throne, saying, It is done.
Greek (16:17)
Καὶ (And) ὁ (the) ἕβδομος (seventh) ἐξέχεεν (poured out) τὴν (the) φιάλην (bowl) αὐτοῦ (of him) ἐπὶ (upon) τὸν (the) ἀέρα (air), καὶ (and) ἐξῆλθεν (came out) φωνὴ (a voice) μεγάλη (loud) ἐκ (from) τοῦ (the) ναοῦ (temple) ἀπὸ (from) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne), λέγουσα (saying), “Γέγονεν (It is done)!”
KJV (16:17)
And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.
Inspired Version (16:18)
And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
Greek (16:18)
Καὶ (And) ἐγένοντο (there were) ἀστραπαὶ (flashes of lightning), καὶ (and) φωναὶ (voices), καὶ (and) βρονταί (thunders); καὶ (and) σεισμὸς (an earthquake) ἐγένετο (there was) μέγας (great), οἷος (such as) οὐκ (not) ἐγένετο (had there been) ἀφ’ (since) οὗ (‑) ἄνθρωπος (men) ⇔ ἐγένετο (were) ἐπὶ (upon) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), τηλικοῦτος (so great) σεισμὸς (was the earthquake), οὕτω (so) μέγας (mighty).
KJV (16:18)
And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
Inspired Version (16:19)
And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell; and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.
Greek (16:19)
καὶ (And) ἐγένετο (was split) ἡ (the) πόλις (city) ἡ (‑) μεγάλη (great) εἰς (into) τρία (three) μέρη (parts), καὶ (and) αἱ (the) πόλεις (cities) τῶν (of the) ἐθνῶν (nations) ἔπεσαν (fell); καὶ (and) Βαβυλὼν (Babylon) ἡ (the) μεγάλη (great) ἐμνήσθη (was remembered) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (God), δοῦναι (to give) αὐτῇ (her) τὸ (the) ποτήριον (cup) τοῦ (of the) οἴνου (wine) τοῦ (of the) θυμοῦ (fury) τῆς (the) ὀργῆς (wrath) αὐτοῦ (of Him).
KJV (16:19)
And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.
Inspired Version (16:20)
And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.
Greek (16:20)
KJV (16:20)
And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.
Inspired Version (16:21)
And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent; and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail, for the plague thereof was exceeding great.
Greek (16:21)
καὶ (And) χάλαζα (a hail) μεγάλη (great), ὡς (about) ταλαντιαία (a talent weight), καταβαίνει (comes down) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven) ἐπὶ (upon) τοὺς (the) ἀνθρώπους (men). καὶ (And) ἐβλασφήμησαν (blasphemed) οἱ (the) ἄνθρωποι (men) τὸν (‑) Θεὸν (God) ἐκ (on account of) τῆς (the) πληγῆς (plague) τῆς (of the) χαλάζης (hail), ὅτι (for) μεγάλη (severe) ἐστὶν (is) ἡ (the) πληγὴ (plague) αὐτῆς (of it) σφόδρα (exceedingly).
KJV (16:21)
And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.
Inspired Version (17:1)
And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will show unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters,
Greek (17:1)
Καὶ (And) ἦλθεν (came) εἷς (one) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἀγγέλων (angels) τῶν (‑) ἐχόντων (having) τὰς (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) φιάλας (bowls), καὶ (and) ἐλάλησεν (spoke) μετ’ (with) ἐμοῦ (me), λέγων (saying), “Δεῦρο (Come here), δείξω (I will show) σοι (you) τὸ (the) κρίμα (punishment) τῆς (of the) πόρνης (prostitute) τῆς (‑) μεγάλης (great), τῆς (the one) καθημένης (sitting) ἐπὶ (upon) ὑδάτων (waters) πολλῶν (many),
KJV (17:1)
And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will show unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:
Inspired Version (17:2)
With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication; and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.
Greek (17:2)
μεθ’ (with) ἧς (whom) ἐπόρνευσαν (have committed sexual immorality) οἱ (the) βασιλεῖς (kings) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), καὶ (and) ἐμεθύσθησαν (have been made drunk) οἱ (those that) κατοικοῦντες (dwelling) τὴν (on the) γῆν (earth) ἐκ (with) τοῦ (the) οἴνου (wine) τῆς (of the) πορνείας (sexual immorality) αὐτῆς (of her).”
KJV (17:2)
With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.
Inspired Version (17:3)
So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness; and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet colored beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.
Greek (17:3)
Καὶ (And) ἀπήνεγκέν (he carried away) με (me) εἰς (into) ἔρημον (a wilderness) ἐν (in) Πνεύματι (the Spirit), καὶ (and) εἶδον (I saw) γυναῖκα (a woman) καθημένην (sitting) ἐπὶ (upon) θηρίον (a beast) κόκκινον (scarlet), γέμοντα (being full) ὀνόματα (of names) βλασφημίας (of blasphemy), ἔχων (having) κεφαλὰς (heads) ἑπτὰ (seven) καὶ (and) κέρατα (horns) δέκα (ten).
KJV (17:3)
So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet colored beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.
Inspired Version (17:4)
And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet color and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand, full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication;
Greek (17:4)
καὶ (And) ἡ (the) γυνὴ (woman) ἦν (was) περιβεβλημένη (clothed in) πορφυροῦν (purple) καὶ (and) κόκκινον (scarlet), καὶ (and) κεχρυσωμένη (adorned) χρυσίῳ (with gold) καὶ (and) λίθῳ (stone) τιμίῳ (precious) καὶ (and) μαργαρίταις (pearls), ἔχουσα (holding) ποτήριον (a cup) χρυσοῦν (golden) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) χειρὶ (hand) αὐτῆς (of her), γέμον (being full) βδελυγμάτων (of abominations) καὶ (and) τὰ (the) ἀκάθαρτα (impurity) τῆς (of the) πορνείας (sexual immorality) αὐτῆς (of her).
KJV (17:4)
And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet color, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:
Inspired Version (17:5)
And upon her forehead was a name written: MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
Greek (17:5)
καὶ (And) ἐπὶ (upon) τὸ (the) μέτωπον (forehead) αὐτῆς (of her) ὄνομα (a name) γεγραμμένον (was written), μυστήριον (a mystery): ΒΑΒΥΛΩΝ (Babylon) Ο* (the) ΜΕΓΑΛΗ (Great), Ο* (the) ΜΗΤΗΡ (mother) ΤΩΝ (of the) ΠΟΡΝΩΝ (prostitutes), ΚΑΙ (and) ΤΩΝ (of the) ΒΔΕΛΥΓΜΑΤΩΝ (abominations) ΤΗΣ (of the) ΓΗΣ (earth).
KJV (17:5)
And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
Inspired Version (17:6)
And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus; and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.
Greek (17:6)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) τὴν (the) γυναῖκα (woman) μεθύουσαν (being drunk) ἐκ (with) τοῦ (the) αἵματος (blood) τῶν (of the) ἁγίων (saints), καὶ (and) ἐκ (with) τοῦ (the) αἵματος (blood) τῶν (of the) μαρτύρων (witnesses) Ἰησοῦ (of Jesus). Καὶ (And) ἐθαύμασα (I marveled), ἰδὼν (having seen) αὐτὴν (her), θαῦμα (with wonder) μέγα (great).
KJV (17:6)
And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.
Inspired Version (17:7)
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 heads and ten horns.
Greek (17:7)
Καὶ (And) εἶπέν (said) μοι (to me) ὁ (the) ἄγγελος (angel), “Διὰ (Because of) τί (why) ἐθαύμασας (did you marvel)? ἐγὼ (I) ἐρῶ (will tell) σοι (you) τὸ (the) μυστήριον (mystery) τῆς (of the) γυναικὸς (woman), καὶ (and) τοῦ (of the) θηρίου (beast) τοῦ (‑) βαστάζοντος (carrying) αὐτήν (her), τοῦ (‑) ἔχοντος (having) τὰς (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) κεφαλὰς (heads), καὶ (and) τὰ (the) δέκα (ten) κέρατα (horns).
KJV (17:7)
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 heads and ten horns.
Inspired Version (17:8)
The beast that thou sawest was, and is not, and shall ascend out of the bottomless 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 world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.
Greek (17:8)
Τὸ (The) θηρίον (beast) ὃ (that) εἶδες (you saw) ἦν (was), καὶ (and) οὐκ (not) ἔστιν (is), καὶ (and) μέλλει (is about) ἀναβαίνειν (to come up) ἐκ (out of) τῆς (the) ἀβύσσου (abyss) καὶ (and) εἰς (into) ἀπώλειαν (destruction) ὑπάγει (go); καὶ (and) θαυμασθήσονται (will wonder) οἱ (those) κατοικοῦντες (dwelling) ἐπὶ (on) τῆς (the) γῆς (earth), ὧν (whose) οὐ (not) γέγραπται (are written) τὸ (‑) ὄνομα (names) ἐπὶ (in) τὸ (the) βιβλίον (book) τῆς (‑) ζωῆς (of life) ἀπὸ (from) καταβολῆς (the foundation) κόσμου (of the world), βλεπόντων (seeing) τὸ (the) θηρίον (beast) ὅτι (which) ἦν (was), καὶ (and) οὐκ (not) ἔστιν (is), καὶ (and yet) παρέσται (will be).
KJV (17:8)
The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless 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 world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.
Inspired Version (17:9)
And here is the mind which hath wisdom: The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.
Greek (17:9)
KJV (17:9)
And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.
Inspired Version (17:10)
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.
Greek (17:10)
καὶ (And) βασιλεῖς (kings) ἑπτά (seven) εἰσιν (there are). οἱ (The) πέντε (five) ἔπεσαν (are fallen), ὁ (the) εἷς (one) ἔστιν (is), ὁ (the) ἄλλος (other) οὔπω (not yet) ἦλθεν (has come); καὶ (and) ὅταν (when) ἔλθῃ (he shall have come), ὀλίγον (a little while) αὐτὸν (him) δεῖ (it behooves) μεῖναι (to remain).
KJV (17:10)
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.
Inspired Version (17:11)
And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
Greek (17:11)
KJV (17:11)
And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
Inspired Version (17:12)
And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet, but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.
Greek (17:12)
καὶ (And) τὰ (the) δέκα (ten) κέρατα (horns) ἃ (which) εἶδες (you saw), δέκα (ten) βασιλεῖς (kings) εἰσιν (are), οἵτινες (who) βασιλείαν (a kingdom) οὔπω (not yet) ἔλαβον (have received), ἀλλὰ (but) ἐξουσίαν (authority) ὡς (as) βασιλεῖς (kings) μίαν (one) ὥραν (hour) λαμβάνουσιν (receive), μετὰ (along with) τοῦ (the) θηρίου (beast).
KJV (17:12)
And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.
Inspired Version (17:13)
These have one mind and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
Greek (17:13)
KJV (17:13)
These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
Inspired Version (17:14)
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 chosen, and faithful.
Greek (17:14)
Οὗτοι (These) μετὰ (with) τοῦ (the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb) πολεμήσουσιν (war will make), καὶ (and) τὸ (the) Ἀρνίον (Lamb) νικήσει (will overcome) αὐτούς (them), ὅτι (because) Κύριος (Lord) κυρίων (of lords) ἐστὶν (He is), καὶ (and) Βασιλεὺς (King) βασιλέων (of kings); καὶ (and) οἱ (those) μετ’ (with) αὐτοῦ (Him) κλητοὶ (are called) καὶ (and) ἐκλεκτοὶ (chosen) καὶ (and) πιστοί (faithful).”
KJV (17:14)
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 chosen, and faithful.
Inspired Version (17:15)
And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.
Greek (17:15)
KJV (17:15)
And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.
Inspired Version (17:16)
And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.
Greek (17:16)
καὶ (And) τὰ (the) δέκα (ten) κέρατα (horns) ἃ (that) εἶδες (you saw), καὶ (and) τὸ (the) θηρίον (beast), οὗτοι (these) μισήσουσιν (will hate) τὴν (the) πόρνην (prostitute), καὶ (and) ἠρημωμένην (desolate) ποιήσουσιν (will make) αὐτὴν (her), καὶ (and) γυμνήν (naked); καὶ (and) τὰς (the) σάρκας (flesh) αὐτῆς (of her) φάγονται (they will eat), καὶ (and) αὐτὴν (her) κατακαύσουσιν (they will burn) ἐν (with) πυρί (fire).
KJV (17:16)
And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.
Inspired Version (17:17)
For God hath put in their hearts to fulfill his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.
Greek (17:17)
ὁ (‑) γὰρ (For) Θεὸς (God) ἔδωκεν (has put) εἰς (into) τὰς (the) καρδίας (hearts) αὐτῶν (of them) ποιῆσαι (to do) τὴν (the) γνώμην (purpose) αὐτοῦ (of Him), καὶ (and) ποιῆσαι (to do) μίαν (one) γνώμην (purpose), καὶ (and) δοῦναι (to give) τὴν (the) βασιλείαν (kingdom) αὐτῶν (of them) τῷ (to the) θηρίῳ (beast), ἄχρι (until) τελεσθήσονται (will be fulfilled) οἱ (the) λόγοι (words) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God).
KJV (17:17)
For God hath put in their hearts to fulfill his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.
Inspired Version (17:18)
And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.
Greek (17:18)
KJV (17:18)
And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.
Inspired Version (18:1)
And after these things, I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.
Greek (18:1)
Μετὰ (After) ταῦτα (these things) εἶδον (I saw) ἄλλον (another) ἄγγελον (angel) καταβαίνοντα (descending) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven), ἔχοντα (having) ἐξουσίαν (authority) μεγάλην (great); καὶ (and) ἡ (the) γῆ (earth) ἐφωτίσθη (was illuminated) ἐκ (from) τῆς (the) δόξης (glory) αὐτοῦ (of him).
KJV (18:1)
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.
Inspired Version (18:2)
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 spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
Greek (18:2)
καὶ (And) ἔκραξεν (he cried out) ἐν (in) ἰσχυρᾷ (a mighty) φωνῇ (voice), λέγων (saying): “Ἔπεσεν (Fallen), ἔπεσεν (Fallen is) Βαβυλὼν (Babylon) ἡ (the) μεγάλη (great)! καὶ (And) ἐγένετο (she has become) κατοικητήριον (a habitation) δαιμονίων (of demons), καὶ (and) φυλακὴ (a prison) παντὸς (of every) πνεύματος (spirit) ἀκαθάρτου (unclean), καὶ (and) φυλακὴ (a prison) παντὸς (of every) ὀρνέου (bird) ἀκαθάρτου (unclean), ‹καὶ (and) φυλακὴ (a prison) παντὸς (of every) θηρίου (creature) ἀκαθάρτου› (unclean) καὶ (and) μεμισημένου (having been hated).
KJV (18:2)
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 spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
Inspired Version (18:3)
For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
Greek (18:3)
ὅτι (For) ἐκ (of) τοῦ (the) οἴνου (wine) τοῦ (of the) θυμοῦ (wrath) τῆς (of the) πορνείας (sexual immorality) αὐτῆς (of her), πέπωκαν (have drunk) πάντα (all) τὰ (the) ἔθνη (nations); καὶ (and) οἱ (the) βασιλεῖς (kings) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth) μετ’ (with) αὐτῆς (her) ἐπόρνευσαν (have committed sexual immorality); καὶ (and) οἱ (the) ἔμποροι (merchants) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth) ἐκ (through) τῆς (the) δυνάμεως (power) τοῦ (of the) στρήνους (sensuality) αὐτῆς (of her) ἐπλούτησαν (have been enriched).”
KJV (18:3)
For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
Inspired Version (18:4)
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins and that ye receive not of her plagues.
Greek (18:4)
Καὶ (And) ἤκουσα (I heard) ἄλλην (another) φωνὴν (voice) ἐκ (from) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven), λέγουσαν (saying): “Ἐξέλθατε (Come) ὁ (the) λαός (people) μου (of me), ἐξ (out of) αὐτῆς (her), ἵνα (so that) μὴ (not) συνκοινωνήσητε (you may have fellowship) ταῖς (in the) ἁμαρτίαις (sins) αὐτῆς (of her), καὶ (and) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) πληγῶν (plagues) αὐτῆς (of her) ἵνα (so that) μὴ (not) λάβητε (you may receive).
KJV (18:4)
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
Inspired Version (18:5)
For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.
Greek (18:5)
KJV (18:5)
For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.
Inspired Version (18:6)
Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works; in the cup which she hath filled, fill to her double.
Greek (18:6)
ἀπόδοτε (Give back) αὐτῇ (to her) ὡς (as) καὶ (also) αὐτὴ (she) ἀπέδωκεν (has rendered); καὶ (and) διπλώσατε (pay back double) τὰ (to her), διπλᾶ (twofold) κατὰ (according to) τὰ (the) ἔργα (works) αὐτῆς (of her). ἐν (In) τῷ (the) ποτηρίῳ (cup) ᾧ (which) ἐκέρασεν (she has mixed), κεράσατε (mix) αὐτῇ (to her) διπλοῦν (double).
KJV (18:6)
Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.
Inspired Version (18:7)
How much she hath glorified herself and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her; for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.
Greek (18:7)
ὅσα (So much as) ἐδόξασεν (she has glorified) αὑτὴν (herself) καὶ (and) ἐστρηνίασεν (lived in luxury), τοσοῦτον (as much) δότε (give) αὐτῇ (to her) βασανισμὸν (torment) καὶ (and) πένθος (misery), ὅτι (because) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) καρδίᾳ (heart) αὐτῆς (of herself) λέγει (she says) ὅτι (‑), ‘Κάθημαι (I sit) βασίλισσα (as a queen), καὶ (and) χήρα (a widow) οὐκ (never) εἰμί (I am), καὶ (and) πένθος (mourning) οὐ (never) μὴ (not) ἴδω (shall I see).’
KJV (18:7)
How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.
Inspired Version (18:8)
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 judgeth her.
Greek (18:8)
διὰ (Because of) τοῦτο (this), ἐν (in) μιᾷ (one) ἡμέρᾳ (day) ἥξουσιν (will come) αἱ (the) πληγαὶ (plagues) αὐτῆς (of her), θάνατος (death) καὶ (and) πένθος (misery) καὶ (and) λιμός (famine); καὶ (and) ἐν (with) πυρὶ (fire) κατακαυθήσεται (she will be burned up), ὅτι (because) ἰσχυρὸς (mighty is the) Κύριος (Lord) ὁ (‑) Θεὸς (God), ὁ (the One) κρίνας (having judged) αὐτήν (her).”
KJV (18:8)
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 judgeth her.
Inspired Version (18:9)
And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her and lament for her when they shall see the smoke of her burning,
Greek (18:9)
Καὶ (And) κλαύσουσιν (will weep) καὶ (and) κόψονται (will wail) ἐπ’ (for) αὐτὴν (her) οἱ (the) βασιλεῖς (kings) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), οἱ (the ones) μετ’ (with) αὐτῆς (her) πορνεύσαντες (having committed sexual immorality) καὶ (and) στρηνιάσαντες (having lived luxuriously), ὅταν (when) βλέπωσιν (they see) τὸν (the) καπνὸν (smoke) τῆς (of the) πυρώσεως (burning) αὐτῆς (of her),
KJV (18:9)
And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,
Inspired Version (18:10)
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.
Greek (18:10)
ἀπὸ (from) μακρόθεν (afar) ἑστηκότες (standing) διὰ (because of) τὸν (the) φόβον (fear) τοῦ (of the) βασανισμοῦ (torment) αὐτῆς (of her), λέγοντες (saying): “Οὐαὶ (Woe), οὐαί (woe), ἡ (the) πόλις (city) ἡ (‑) μεγάλη (great), Βαβυλὼν (Babylon), ἡ (the) πόλις (city) ἡ (‑) ἰσχυρά (strong)! ὅτι (For in) μιᾷ (one) ὥρᾳ (hour) ἦλθεν (has come) ἡ (the) κρίσις (judgment) σου (of you).”
KJV (18:10)
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.
Inspired Version (18:11)
And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more
Greek (18:11)
KJV (18:11)
And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:
Inspired Version (18:12)
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 manner of vessels of ivory, and all manner of vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,
Greek (18:12)
γόμον (cargo) χρυσοῦ (of gold), καὶ (and) ἀργύρου (of silver), καὶ (and) λίθου (of stone) τιμίου (precious), καὶ (and) μαργαριτῶν (of pearls); καὶ (and) βυσσίνου (of fine linen), καὶ (and) πορφύρας (of purple), καὶ (and) σιρικοῦ (of silk), καὶ (and) κοκκίνου (of scarlet); καὶ (and) πᾶν (all) ξύλον (wood) θύϊνον (citron) καὶ (and) πᾶν (every) σκεῦος (article) ἐλεφάντινον (of ivory) καὶ (and) πᾶν (every) σκεῦος (article) ἐκ (of) ξύλου (wood) τιμιωτάτου (most precious); καὶ (and) χαλκοῦ (of bronze), καὶ (and) σιδήρου (of iron), καὶ (and) μαρμάρου (of marble);
KJV (18:12)
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 manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,
Inspired Version (18:13)
And cinnamon, and odors, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.
Greek (18:13)
καὶ (and) κιννάμωμον (cinnamon), καὶ (and) ἄμωμον (spice), καὶ (and) θυμιάματα (incense), καὶ (and) μύρον (myrrh), καὶ (and) λίβανον (frankincense); καὶ (and) οἶνον (wine), καὶ (and) ἔλαιον (oil), καὶ (and) σεμίδαλιν (finest flour), καὶ (and) σῖτον (wheat); καὶ (and) κτήνη (cattle), καὶ (and) πρόβατα (sheep), καὶ (and) ἵππων (of horses), καὶ (and) ῥεδῶν (of chariots); καὶ (and) σωμάτων (of slaves) καὶ (and) ψυχὰς (souls) ἀνθρώπων (of men).
KJV (18:13)
And cinnamon, and odors, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.
Inspired Version (18:14)
And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.
Greek (18:14)
“Καὶ (And) ἡ (the) ὀπώρα (ripe fruit) σου (of you) τῆς (of the) ἐπιθυμίας (desire) τῆς (of the) ψυχῆς (soul) ἀπῆλθεν (are departed) ἀπὸ (from) σοῦ (you), καὶ (and) πάντα (all) τὰ (the) λιπαρὰ (sumptuous things) καὶ (and) τὰ (the) λαμπρὰ (splendid things) ἀπώλετο (have departed) ἀπὸ (from) σοῦ (you), καὶ (and) οὐκέτι (no longer) οὐ (no) μὴ (not) αὐτὰ (them) εὑρήσουσιν (they will find).”
KJV (18:14)
And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.
Inspired Version (18:15)
The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping, and wailing,
Greek (18:15)
Οἱ (The) ἔμποροι (merchants) τούτων (of these things) οἱ (‑) πλουτήσαντες (having been enriched) ἀπ’ (from) αὐτῆς (her), ἀπὸ (from) μακρόθεν (afar) στήσονται (will stand), διὰ (because of) τὸν (the) φόβον (fear) τοῦ (of the) βασανισμοῦ (torment) αὐτῆς (of her), κλαίοντες (weeping) καὶ (and) πενθοῦντες (mourning),
KJV (18:15)
The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,
Inspired Version (18:16)
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!
Greek (18:16)
λέγοντες (saying): “Οὐαὶ (Woe), οὐαί (woe), ἡ (the) πόλις (city) ἡ (‑) μεγάλη (great), ἡ (‑) περιβεβλημένη (having been clothed with) βύσσινον (fine linen) καὶ (and) πορφυροῦν (purple) καὶ (and) κόκκινον (scarlet), καὶ (and) κεχρυσωμένη (having been adorned) ἐν (with) χρυσίῳ (gold) καὶ (and) λίθῳ (stone) τιμίῳ (precious) καὶ (and) μαργαρίτῃ (pearl)!
KJV (18:16)
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!
Inspired Version (18:17)
For in one hour so great riches is come to naught. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea stood afar off,
Greek (18:17)
ὅτι (For in) μιᾷ (one) ὥρᾳ (hour) ἠρημώθη (has been brought to desolation) ὁ (‑) τοσοῦτος (such great) πλοῦτος (wealth).” Καὶ (And) πᾶς (every) κυβερνήτης (shipmaster), καὶ (and) πᾶς (all) ὁ (those) ἐπὶ (to) τόπον (a place) πλέων (sailing), καὶ (and) ναῦται (sailors), καὶ (and) ὅσοι (as many as) τὴν (the) θάλασσαν (sea) ἐργάζονται (trade by), ἀπὸ (at) μακρόθεν (a distance) ἔστησαν (stood),
KJV (18:17)
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 off,
Inspired Version (18:18)
And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!
Greek (18:18)
KJV (18:18)
And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!
Inspired Version (18:19)
And they cast dust on their heads and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, 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.
Greek (18:19)
Καὶ (And) ἔβαλον (they cast) χοῦν (dust) ἐπὶ (upon) τὰς (the) κεφαλὰς (heads) αὐτῶν (of them), καὶ (and) ἔκραζον (they were crying out), κλαίοντες (weeping) καὶ (and) πενθοῦντες (mourning), λέγοντες (saying): “Οὐαὶ (Woe), οὐαί (woe), ἡ (the) πόλις (city) ἡ (‑) μεγάλη (great), ἐν (in) ᾗ (which) ἐπλούτησαν (were enriched) πάντες (all) οἱ (those) ἔχοντες (having) τὰ (‑) πλοῖα (ships) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) θαλάσσῃ (sea) ἐκ (through) τῆς (the) τιμιότητος (wealth) αὐτῆς (of her)! ὅτι (For) μιᾷ (in one) ὥρᾳ (hour) ἠρημώθη (she has been brought to desolation).”
KJV (18:19)
And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, 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.
Inspired Version (18:20)
Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles, and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
Greek (18:20)
KJV (18:20)
Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
Inspired Version (18:21)
And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down and shall be found no more at all.
Greek (18:21)
Καὶ (And) ἦρεν (took up) εἷς (one) ἄγγελος (angel) ἰσχυρὸς (a mighty) λίθον (stone), ὡς (like) μύλινον (a millstone) μέγαν (great), καὶ (and) ἔβαλεν (cast it) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) θάλασσαν (sea), λέγων (saying): “Οὕτως (Thus) ὁρμήματι (with violence) βληθήσεται (will be cast down) Βαβυλὼν (Babylon) ἡ (the) μεγάλη (great) πόλις (city), καὶ (and) οὐ (no) μὴ (not) εὑρεθῇ (shall be found) ἔτι (any longer).
KJV (18:21)
And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.
Inspired Version (18:22)
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, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;
Greek (18:22)
καὶ (And) φωνὴ (sound) κιθαρῳδῶν (of harpists) καὶ (and) μουσικῶν (musicians), καὶ (and) αὐλητῶν (flute players) καὶ (and) σαλπιστῶν (trumpeters), οὐ (no) μὴ (not) ἀκουσθῇ (shall be heard) ἐν (in) σοὶ (you) ἔτι (any longer). καὶ (And) πᾶς (any) τεχνίτης (craftsmen) πάσης (of any) τέχνης (craft) οὐ (no) μὴ (not) εὑρεθῇ (shall be found) ἐν (in) σοὶ (you) ἔτι (any longer), καὶ (and) φωνὴ (the sound) μύλου (of a millstone) οὐ (no) μὴ (not) ἀκουσθῇ (shall be heard) ἐν (in) σοὶ (you) ἔτι (any longer).
KJV (18:22)
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, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;
Inspired Version (18:23)
And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of 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 nations deceived.
Greek (18:23)
καὶ (And) φῶς (the light) λύχνου (of lamp), οὐ (no) μὴ (not) φάνῃ (shall shine) ἐν (in) σοὶ (you) ἔτι (any longer); καὶ (and) φωνὴ (the voice) νυμφίου (of a bridegroom) καὶ (and) νύμφης (a bride), οὐ (no) μὴ (not) ἀκουσθῇ (shall be heard) ἐν (in) σοὶ (you) ἔτι (any longer); ὅτι (for) οἱ (the) ἔμποροί (merchants) σου (of you) ἦσαν (were) οἱ (the) μεγιστᾶνες (great ones) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), ὅτι (because) ἐν (by) τῇ (the) φαρμακείᾳ (sorcery) σου (of you) ἐπλανήθησαν (were deceived) πάντα (all) τὰ (the) ἔθνη (nations).”
KJV (18:23)
And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of 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 nations deceived.
Inspired Version (18:24)
And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.
Greek (18:24)
KJV (18:24)
And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.
Inspired Version (19:1)
And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia! Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power unto the Lord, our God!
Greek (19:1)
Μετὰ (After) ταῦτα (these things) ἤκουσα (I heard) ὡς (something like) φωνὴν (a voice) μεγάλην (loud) ὄχλου (of a multitude) πολλοῦ (great) ἐν (in) τῷ (‑) οὐρανῷ (heaven), λεγόντων (crying out): “Ἁλληλουϊά (Hallelujah)! ἡ (The) σωτηρία (salvation) καὶ (and) ἡ (the) δόξα (glory) καὶ (and) ἡ (the) δύναμις (power) τοῦ (to the) Θεοῦ (God) ἡμῶν (of us)!
KJV (19:1)
And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, unto the Lord our God:
Inspired Version (19:2)
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 his saints at her hand.
Greek (19:2)
ὅτι (For) ἀληθιναὶ (true) καὶ (and) δίκαιαι (righteous are) αἱ (the) κρίσεις (judgments) αὐτοῦ (of Him), ὅτι (because) ἔκρινεν (He has judged) τὴν (the) πόρνην (prostitute) τὴν (‑) μεγάλην (great), ἥτις (who) ἔφθειρεν (had corrupted) τὴν (the) γῆν (earth) ἐν (with) τῇ (the) πορνείᾳ (sexual immorality) αὐτῆς (of her), καὶ (and) ἐξεδίκησεν (He has avenged) τὸ (the) αἷμα (blood) τῶν (of the) δούλων (servants) αὐτοῦ (of Him), ἐκ (out of) χειρὸς (the hand) αὐτῆς (of her).”
KJV (19:2)
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 his servants at her hand.
Inspired Version (19:3)
And again they said, Alleluia! And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.
Greek (19:3)
KJV (19:3)
And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (19:4)
And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshiped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia!
Greek (19:4)
Καὶ (And) ἔπεσαν (fell down) οἱ (the) πρεσβύτεροι (elders) οἱ (‑) εἴκοσι (twenty) τέσσαρες (four) καὶ (and) τὰ (the) τέσσαρα (four) ζῷα (living creatures), καὶ (and) προσεκύνησαν (they worshiped) τῷ (‑) Θεῷ (God), τῷ (the One) καθημένῳ (sitting) ἐπὶ (on) τῷ (the) θρόνῳ (throne), λέγοντες (saying): “Ἀμήν (Amen), Ἁλληλουϊά (Hallelujah)!”
KJV (19:4)
And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshiped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.
Inspired Version (19:5)
And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his saints, and ye that fear him, both small and great.
Greek (19:5)
Καὶ (And) φωνὴ (a voice) ἀπὸ (from) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne) ἐξῆλθεν (came forth), λέγουσα (saying): “Αἰνεῖτε (Praise) τῷ (the) Θεῷ (God) ἡμῶν (of us), πάντες (all) οἱ (the) δοῦλοι (servants) αὐτοῦ (of Him), ‹καὶ› (and) οἱ (those) φοβούμενοι (fearing) αὐτόν (Him), οἱ (the) μικροὶ (small) καὶ (and) οἱ (the) μεγάλοι (great)!”
KJV (19:5)
And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.
Inspired Version (19:6)
And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia! For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth!
Greek (19:6)
Καὶ (And) ἤκουσα (I heard) ὡς (something like) φωνὴν (the voice) ὄχλου (of a multitude) πολλοῦ (great), καὶ (and) ὡς (like) φωνὴν (the sound) ὑδάτων (of waters) πολλῶν (many), καὶ (and) ὡς (like) φωνὴν (a sound) βροντῶν (of thunders) ἰσχυρῶν (mighty), λεγόντων (saying): “Ἁλληλουϊά (Hallelujah)! ὅτι (For) ἐβασίλευσεν (has reigned) Κύριος (the Lord) ὁ (‑) Θεός (God) ἡμῶν (of us) ὁ (the) Παντοκράτωρ (Almighty).
KJV (19:6)
And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Inspired Version (19:7)
Let us be glad, and rejoice, and give honor to him; for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Greek (19:7)
χαίρωμεν (We should rejoice) καὶ (and) ἀγαλλιῶμεν (should exult), καὶ (and) δώσομεν (will give) τὴν (the) δόξαν (glory) αὐτῷ (to Him), ὅτι (because) ἦλθεν (has come) ὁ (the) γάμος (marriage) τοῦ (of the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb), καὶ (and) ἡ (the) γυνὴ (bride) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ἡτοίμασεν (has made ready) ἑαυτήν (herself).
KJV (19:7)
Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Inspired Version (19:8)
And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white; for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
Greek (19:8)
KJV (19:8)
And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
Inspired Version (19:9)
And he saith unto me, Write: Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
Greek (19:9)
Καὶ (And) λέγει (he says) μοι (to me), “Γράψον (Write), ‘Μακάριοι (Blessed are) οἱ (those) εἰς (to) τὸ (the) δεῖπνον (supper) τοῦ (of the) γάμου (marriage) τοῦ (of the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb) κεκλημένοι (having been invited).’” καὶ (And) λέγει (he says) μοι (to me), “Οὗτοι (These) οἱ (the) λόγοι (words) ἀληθινοὶ (true) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) εἰσιν (are).”
KJV (19:9)
And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
Inspired Version (19:10)
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See that thou do it not; I am thy fellow-servant and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus; worship God; for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Greek (19:10)
Καὶ (And) ἔπεσα (I fell) ἔμπροσθεν (before) τῶν (the) ποδῶν (feet) αὐτοῦ (of him) προσκυνῆσαι (to worship) αὐτῷ (to him). καὶ (And) λέγει (he says) μοι (to me), “Ὅρα (See that you) μή (not). σύνδουλός (A fellow servant) σού (with you) εἰμι (I am), καὶ (and) τῶν (the) ἀδελφῶν (brothers) σου (of you), τῶν (‑) ἐχόντων (holding) τὴν (the) μαρτυρίαν (testimony) Ἰησοῦ (of Jesus). τῷ (‑) Θεῷ (God) προσκύνησον (worship)! ἡ (The) γὰρ (for) μαρτυρία (testimony) Ἰησοῦ (of Jesus) ἐστιν (is) τὸ (the) πνεῦμα (spirit) τῆς (‑) προφητείας (of prophecy).”
KJV (19:10)
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Inspired Version (19:11)
And I saw heaven opened and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war--
Greek (19:11)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) τὸν (‑) οὐρανὸν (heaven) ἠνεῳγμένον (having been opened), καὶ (and) ἰδοὺ (behold), ἵππος (a horse) λευκός (white), καὶ (and) ὁ (the One) καθήμενος (sitting) ἐπ’ (upon) αὐτὸν (it), καλούμενος (called) ⇔ Πιστὸς (Faithful) καὶ (and) Ἀληθινός (True), καὶ (and) ἐν (in) δικαιοσύνῃ (righteousness) κρίνει (He judges) καὶ (and) πολεμεῖ (makes war).
KJV (19:11)
And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
Inspired Version (19:12)
His eyes as a flame of fire; and he had on his head many crowns and a name written that no man knew but himself.
Greek (19:12)
οἱ (‑) δὲ (And) ὀφθαλμοὶ (the eyes) αὐτοῦ (of Him) [ὡς] (are like) φλὸξ (a flame) πυρός (of fire), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (upon) τὴν (the) κεφαλὴν (head) αὐτοῦ (of Him) διαδήματα (royal crowns) πολλά (many), ἔχων (having) ὄνομα (a name) γεγραμμένον (having been written), ὃ (which) οὐδεὶς (no one) οἶδεν (knows), εἰ (if) μὴ (not) αὐτός (He Himself),
KJV (19:12)
His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
Inspired Version (19:13)
And he is clothed with a vesture dipped in blood; and his name is called The Word of God.
Greek (19:13)
KJV (19:13)
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
Inspired Version (19:14)
And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
Greek (19:14)
KJV (19:14)
And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
Inspired Version (19:15)
And out of his mouth proceedeth the word of God, and with it he will smite the nations; and he will rule them with the word of his mouth; and he treadeth the winepress in the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
Greek (19:15)
καὶ (And) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) στόματος (mouth) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ἐκπορεύεται (goes forth) ῥομφαία (a sword) ὀξεῖα (sharp), ἵνα (so that) ἐν (with) αὐτῇ (it) πατάξῃ (He may strike down) τὰ (the) ἔθνη (nations); καὶ (and) αὐτὸς (He) ποιμανεῖ (will shepherd) αὐτοὺς (them) ἐν (with) ῥάβδῳ (a rod) σιδηρᾷ (of iron). καὶ (And) αὐτὸς (He) πατεῖ (treads) τὴν (the) ληνὸν (press) τοῦ (of the) οἴνου (wine) τοῦ (of the) θυμοῦ (fury) τῆς (of the) ὀργῆς (wrath) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) τοῦ (the) Παντοκράτορος (Almighty).
KJV (19:15)
And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
Inspired Version (19:16)
And he hath on a vesture, and on his thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Greek (19:16)
KJV (19:16)
And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Inspired Version (19:17)
And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God,
Greek (19:17)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) ἕνα (one) ἄγγελον (angel) ἑστῶτα (standing) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) ἡλίῳ (sun), καὶ (and) ἔκραξεν (he cried out) ἐν (in) φωνῇ (a voice) μεγάλῃ (loud), λέγων (saying) πᾶσιν (to all) τοῖς (the) ὀρνέοις (birds) τοῖς (‑) πετομένοις (flying) ἐν (in) μεσουρανήματι (mid‑heaven), “Δεῦτε (Come), συνάχθητε (gather yourselves) εἰς (unto) τὸ (the) δεῖπνον (supper) τὸ (‑) μέγα (great) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God),
KJV (19:17)
And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;
Inspired Version (19:18)
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 flesh of all who fight against the Lamb--both bond and free, both small and great.
Greek (19:18)
ἵνα (so that) φάγητε (you may eat) σάρκας (the flesh) βασιλέων (of kings), καὶ (and) σάρκας (the flesh) χιλιάρχων (of commanders), καὶ (and) σάρκας (the flesh) ἰσχυρῶν (of mighty men), καὶ (and) σάρκας (the flesh) ἵππων (of horses) καὶ (and) τῶν (of those) καθημένων (sitting) ἐπ’ (on) αὐτῶν (them), καὶ (and) σάρκας (the flesh) πάντων (of all), ἐλευθέρων (free) τε (both) καὶ (and) δούλων (slaves), καὶ (and) μικρῶν (small) καὶ (and) μεγάλων (great).”
KJV (19:18)
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 flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.
Inspired Version (19:19)
And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse and against his army.
Greek (19:19)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) τὸ (the) θηρίον (beast), καὶ (and) τοὺς (the) βασιλεῖς (kings) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), καὶ (and) τὰ (the) στρατεύματα (armies) αὐτῶν (of them), συνηγμένα (having been gathered together) ποιῆσαι (to make) τὸν (‑) πόλεμον (war) μετὰ (with) τοῦ (the One) καθημένου (sitting) ἐπὶ (on) τοῦ (the) ἵππου (horse) καὶ (and) μετὰ (with) τοῦ (the) στρατεύματος (army) αὐτοῦ (of Him).
KJV (19:19)
And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.
Inspired Version (19:20)
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 and them that worshiped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
Greek (19:20)
καὶ (And) ἐπιάσθη (was captured) τὸ (the) θηρίον (beast), καὶ (and) μετ’ (with) αὐτοῦ (him) ὁ (the) ψευδοπροφήτης (false prophet), ὁ (the one) ποιήσας (having done) τὰ (the) σημεῖα (signs) ἐνώπιον (before) αὐτοῦ (him), ἐν (by) οἷς (which) ἐπλάνησεν (he deceived) τοὺς (those) λαβόντας (having received) τὸ (the) χάραγμα (mark) τοῦ (of the) θηρίου (beast) καὶ (and) τοὺς (those) προσκυνοῦντας (worshiping) τῇ (the) εἰκόνι (image) αὐτοῦ (of it), ζῶντες (living) ἐβλήθησαν (were cast) οἱ (the) δύο (two) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) λίμνην (lake) τοῦ (‑) πυρὸς (of fire), τῆς (‑) καιομένης (burning) ἐν (with) θείῳ (brimstone).
KJV (19:20)
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, and them that worshiped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
Inspired Version (19:21)
And the remnant were slain with the word of him that sat upon the horse, which word proceeded out of his mouth; and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.
Greek (19:21)
καὶ (And) οἱ (the) λοιποὶ (rest) ἀπεκτάνθησαν (were killed) ἐν (with) τῇ (the) ῥομφαίᾳ (sword) τοῦ (of the One) καθημένου (sitting) ἐπὶ (on) τοῦ (the) ἵππου (horse) τῇ (‑) ἐξελθούσῃ (having gone forth) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (the) στόματος (mouth) αὐτοῦ (of him). Καὶ (And) πάντα (all) τὰ (the) ὄρνεα (birds) ἐχορτάσθησαν (were filled) ἐκ (with) τῶν (the) σαρκῶν (flesh) αὐτῶν (of them).
KJV (19:21)
And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.
Inspired Version (20:1)
And I saw an angel come down out of heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
Greek (20:1)
KJV (20:1)
And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
Inspired Version (20:2)
And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
Greek (20:2)
KJV (20:2)
And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
Inspired Version (20:3)
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 fulfilled; and after that he must be loosed a little season.
Greek (20:3)
καὶ (And) ἔβαλεν (he cast) αὐτὸν (him) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) ἄβυσσον (Abyss), καὶ (and) ἔκλεισεν (shut) καὶ (and) ἐσφράγισεν (sealed it) ἐπάνω (over) αὐτοῦ (him), ἵνα (so that) μὴ (not) πλανήσῃ (he should deceive) ἔτι (any longer) τὰ (the) ἔθνη (nations), ἄχρι (until) τελεσθῇ (were completed) τὰ (the) χίλια (thousand) ἔτη (years). μετὰ (After these) ταῦτα (things), δεῖ (it is necessary for) λυθῆναι (to be released) αὐτὸν (him) μικρὸν (for a little) χρόνον (time).
KJV (20:3)
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 fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.
Inspired Version (20:4)
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them; and judgment was given unto them; and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus and for the word of God, and which had not worshiped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Greek (20:4)
‹Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) θρόνους (thrones), καὶ (and) ἐκάθισαν (they sat) ἐπ’ (upon) αὐτούς (them), καὶ (and) κρίμα (judgment) ἐδόθη (was given) αὐτοῖς (to them), καὶ (and) τὰς (the) ψυχὰς (souls) τῶν (of those) πεπελεκισμένων (having been beheaded) διὰ (because of) τὴν (the) μαρτυρίαν (testimony) Ἰησοῦ (of Jesus) καὶ (and) διὰ (because of) τὸν (the) λόγον (word) τοῦ (‑) θεοῦ (of God), καὶ (and) οἵτινες (those who) οὐ (not) προσεκύνησαν (did worship) τὸ (the) θηρίον (beast), οὐδὲ (nor) τὴν (the) εἰκόνα (image) αὐτοῦ (of him), καὶ (and) οὐκ (not) ἔλαβον (did take) τὸ (the) χάραγμα (mark) ἐπὶ (upon) τὸ (the) μέτωπον (forehead), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (upon) τὴν (the) χεῖρα (hand) αὐτῶν (of them). καὶ (And) ἔζησαν (they lived) καὶ (and) ἐβασίλευσαν (reigned) μετὰ (with) τοῦ (‑) χριστοῦ (Christ) χίλια (a thousand) ἔτη› (years).
KJV (20:4)
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshiped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Inspired Version (20:5)
But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
Greek (20:5)
KJV (20:5)
But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
Inspired Version (20:6)
Blessed and holy are they who have part in the first resurrection; on such the second death hath no power; but they shall be priests of God and of Christ and shall reign with him a thousand years.
Greek (20:6)
μακάριος (Blessed) καὶ (and) ἅγιος (holy is) ὁ (the one) ἔχων (having) μέρος (a part) ἐν (in) τῇ (the) ἀναστάσει (resurrection) τῇ (‑) πρώτῃ (first)! ἐπὶ (Over) τούτων (these) ὁ (the) δεύτερος (second) θάνατος (death) οὐκ (not) ἔχει (has) ἐξουσίαν (power), ἀλλ’ (but) ἔσονται (they will be) ἱερεῖς (priests) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) καὶ (and) τοῦ (‑) Χριστοῦ (of Christ), καὶ (and) βασιλεύσουσιν (will reign) μετ’ (with) αὐτοῦ (Him) τὰ (a) χίλια (thousand) ἔτη (years).
KJV (20:6)
Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
Inspired Version (20:7)
And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
Greek (20:7)
KJV (20:7)
And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
Inspired Version (20:8)
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 as the sand of the sea.
Greek (20:8)
καὶ (and) ἐξελεύσεται (will go out) πλανῆσαι (to deceive) τὰ (the) ἔθνη (nations) τὰ (‑) ἐν (in) ταῖς (the) τέσσαρσιν (four) γωνίαις (corners) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth), τὸν (‑) Γὼγ (Gog) καὶ (and) Μαγώγ (Magog), συναγαγεῖν (to gather together) αὐτοὺς (them) εἰς (unto) τὸν (the) πόλεμον (war), ὧν (of whom) ὁ (the) ἀριθμὸς (number is) αὐτῶν (of them) ὡς (like) ἡ (the) ἄμμος (sand) τῆς (of the) θαλάσσης (sea).
KJV (20:8)
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 as the sand of the sea.
Inspired Version (20:9)
And they went up on the breadth of the earth and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city; and fire came down from God out of heaven and devoured them.
Greek (20:9)
Καὶ (And) ἀνέβησαν (they marched up) ἐπὶ (over) τὸ (the) πλάτος (breadth) τῆς (of the) γῆς (earth) καὶ (and) ἐκύκλευσαν (encircled) τὴν (the) παρεμβολὴν (camp) τῶν (of the) ἁγίων (saints) καὶ (and) τὴν (the) πόλιν (city) τὴν (‑) ἠγαπημένην (having been beloved). καὶ (But) κατέβη (came down) πῦρ (fire) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven) καὶ (and) κατέφαγεν (devoured) αὐτούς (them).
KJV (20:9)
And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.
Inspired Version (20:10)
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 night for ever and ever.
Greek (20:10)
καὶ (And) ὁ (the) διάβολος (devil), ὁ (the one) πλανῶν (deceiving) αὐτοὺς (them), ἐβλήθη (was cast) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) λίμνην (lake) τοῦ (‑) πυρὸς (of fire) καὶ (and) θείου (of sulfur), ὅπου (where are) καὶ (also) τὸ (the) θηρίον (beast) καὶ (and) ὁ (the) ψευδοπροφήτης (false prophet); καὶ (and) βασανισθήσονται (they will be tormented) ἡμέρας (day) καὶ (and) νυκτὸς (night) εἰς (to) τοὺς (the) αἰῶνας (ages) τῶν (of the) αἰώνων (ages).
KJV (20:10)
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 night for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (20:11)
And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
Greek (20:11)
Καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) θρόνον (a throne) μέγαν (great) λευκὸν (white), καὶ (and) τὸν (the One) καθήμενον (sitting) ἐπ’ (on) αὐτόν (it), οὗ (whose) ἀπὸ (from) τοῦ (‑) προσώπου (face) ἔφυγεν (fled) ἡ (the) γῆ (earth) καὶ (and) ὁ (‑) οὐρανός (heaven), καὶ (and) τόπος (place) οὐχ (not) εὑρέθη (was found) αὐτοῖς (for them).
KJV (20:11)
And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
Inspired Version (20:12)
And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened; and another book was opened which is the book of life; and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
Greek (20:12)
καὶ (And) εἶδον (I saw) τοὺς (the) νεκρούς (dead), τοὺς (‑) μεγάλους (great) καὶ (and) τοὺς (‑) μικρούς (small), ἑστῶτας (standing) ἐνώπιον (before) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne), καὶ (and) βιβλία (books) ἠνοίχθησαν (were opened). Καὶ (And) ἄλλο (another) βιβλίον (book) ἠνοίχθη (was opened), ὅ (which) ἐστιν (is) τῆς (the one) ζωῆς (of life). καὶ (And) ἐκρίθησαν (were judged) οἱ (the) νεκροὶ (dead) ἐκ (out of) τῶν (the things) γεγραμμένων (having been written) ἐν (in) τοῖς (the) βιβλίοις (books), κατὰ (according to) τὰ (the) ἔργα (deeds) αὐτῶν (of them).
KJV (20:12)
And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
Inspired Version (20:13)
And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them; and they were judged every man according to their works.
Greek (20:13)
καὶ (And) ἔδωκεν (gave up) ἡ (the) θάλασσα (sea) τοὺς (the) νεκροὺς (dead) τοὺς (who were) ἐν (in) αὐτῇ (it); καὶ (and) ὁ (‑) θάνατος (Death) καὶ (and) ὁ (‑) ᾅδης (Hades) ἔδωκαν (gave up) τοὺς (the) νεκροὺς (dead) τοὺς (who were) ἐν (in) αὐτοῖς (them); καὶ (and) ἐκρίθησαν (they were judged) ἕκαστος (each of them) κατὰ (according to) τὰ (the) ἔργα (works) αὐτῶν (of them).
KJV (20:13)
And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
Inspired Version (20:14)
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
Greek (20:14)
KJV (20:14)
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
Inspired Version (20:15)
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Greek (20:15)
KJV (20:15)
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Inspired Version (21:1)
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
Greek (21:1)
KJV (21:1)
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
Inspired Version (21:2)
And I, John, saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Greek (21:2)
καὶ (And) τὴν (the) πόλιν (city) τὴν (‑) ἁγίαν (holy), Ἰερουσαλὴμ (the Jerusalem) καινὴν (new), εἶδον (I saw) καταβαίνουσαν (coming down) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven) ἀπὸ (from) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (God), ἡτοιμασμένην (having been prepared) ὡς (as) νύμφην (a bride) κεκοσμημένην (having been adorned) τῷ (for the) ἀνδρὶ (husband) αὐτῆς (of her).
KJV (21:2)
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Inspired Version (21:3)
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 himself shall be with them and be their God.
Greek (21:3)
Καὶ (And) ἤκουσα (I heard) φωνῆς (a voice) μεγάλης (great) ἐκ (from) τοῦ (the) θρόνου (throne), λεγούσης (saying): “Ἰδοὺ (Behold), ἡ (the) σκηνὴ (tabernacle) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) μετὰ (is with) τῶν (‑) ἀνθρώπων (men), καὶ (and) σκηνώσει (He will tabernacle) μετ’ (with) αὐτῶν (them), καὶ (and) αὐτοὶ (they) λαοὶ (peoples) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ἔσονται (will be), καὶ (and) αὐτὸς (Himself) ὁ (‑) Θεὸς (God) μετ’ (with) αὐτῶν (them) ἔσται (will be) [αὐτῶν (as their) θεός] (God).
KJV (21:3)
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 himself shall be with them, and be their God.
Inspired Version (21:4)
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 former things are passed away.
Greek (21:4)
καὶ (And) ἐξαλείψει (He will wipe away) πᾶν (every) δάκρυον (tear) ἐκ (from) τῶν (the) ὀφθαλμῶν (eyes) αὐτῶν (of them), καὶ (and) ὁ (‑) θάνατος (death) οὐκ (not) ἔσται (will be) ἔτι (any longer) οὔτε (nor) πένθος (mourning) οὔτε (nor) κραυγὴ (crying) οὔτε (nor) πόνος (pain); οὐκ (not) ἔσται (they will be) ἔτι (any longer), ὅτι (because) τὰ (the) πρῶτα (former things) ἀπῆλθαν (have passed away).”
KJV (21:4)
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 former things are passed away.
Inspired Version (21:5)
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write; for these words are true and faithful.
Greek (21:5)
Καὶ (And) εἶπεν (said) ὁ (the One) καθήμενος (sitting) ἐπὶ (on) τῷ (the) θρόνῳ (throne), “Ἰδοὺ (Behold), καινὰ (new) ποιῶ (I make) πάντα (all things).” καὶ (And) λέγει (He says), “Γράψον (Write this), ὅτι (because) οὗτοι (these) οἱ (the) λόγοι (words) πιστοὶ (faithful) καὶ (and) ἀληθινοί (true) εἰσιν (are).”
KJV (21:5)
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Inspired Version (21:6)
And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Greek (21:6)
καὶ (And) εἶπέν (He said) μοι (to me), “Γέγοναν (It is done)! ἐγὼ (I) [εἰμι] (am) τὸ (the) Ἄλφα (Alpha) καὶ (and) τὸ (the) Ὦ (Omega), ἡ (the) ἀρχὴ (beginning) καὶ (and) τὸ (the) τέλος (end). ἐγὼ (I) τῷ (to the one) διψῶντι (thirsting) δώσω (will give) ἐκ (of) τῆς (the) πηγῆς (spring) τοῦ (of the) ὕδατος (water) τῆς (‑) ζωῆς (of life) δωρεάν (freely).
KJV (21:6)
And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Inspired Version (21:7)
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Greek (21:7)
KJV (21:7)
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Inspired Version (21:8)
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
Greek (21:8)
Τοῖς (‑) δὲ (But) δειλοῖς (to the cowardly) καὶ (and) ἀπίστοις (unbelieving) καὶ (and) ἐβδελυγμένοις (having become abominable) καὶ (and) φονεῦσιν (murderers) καὶ (and) πόρνοις (the sexually immoral) καὶ (and) φαρμάκοις (sorcerers) καὶ (and) εἰδωλολάτραις (idolaters) καὶ (and) πᾶσιν (all) τοῖς (‑) ψευδέσιν (liars), τὸ (the) μέρος (portion) αὐτῶν (of them) ἐν (is in) τῇ (the) λίμνῃ (lake) τῇ (‑) καιομένῃ (burning) πυρὶ (with fire) καὶ (and) θείῳ (brimstone), ὅ (which) ἐστιν (is) ὁ (the) θάνατος (death) ὁ (‑) δεύτερος (second).”
KJV (21:8)
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Inspired Version (21:9)
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 show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.
Greek (21:9)
Καὶ (And) ἦλθεν (came) εἷς (one) ἐκ (of) τῶν (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) ἀγγέλων (angels), τῶν (‑) ἐχόντων (having) τὰς (the) ἑπτὰ (seven) φιάλας (bowls) τῶν (‑) γεμόντων (being full) τῶν (of the) ἑπτὰ (seven) πληγῶν (plagues) τῶν (‑) ἐσχάτων (last), καὶ (and) ἐλάλησεν (spoke) μετ’ (with) ἐμοῦ (me), λέγων (saying), “Δεῦρο (Come here), δείξω (I will show) σοι (you) τὴν (the) νύμφην (bride), τὴν (the) γυναῖκα (wife) τοῦ (of the) ἀρνίου (Lamb).”
KJV (21:9)
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 show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.
Inspired Version (21:10)
And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,
Greek (21:10)
Καὶ (And) ἀπήνεγκέν (he carried away) με (me) ἐν (in) Πνεύματι (the Spirit) ἐπὶ (to) ὄρος (a mountain) μέγα (great) καὶ (and) ὑψηλόν (high), καὶ (and) ἔδειξέν (he showed) μοι (me) τὴν (the) πόλιν (city) τὴν (‑) ἁγίαν (holy) Ἰερουσαλὴμ (Jerusalem), καταβαίνουσαν (descending) ἐκ (out of) τοῦ (‑) οὐρανοῦ (heaven) ἀπὸ (from) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (God),
KJV (21:10)
And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,
Inspired Version (21:11)
Having the glory of God; and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal--
Greek (21:11)
KJV (21:11)
Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;
Inspired Version (21:12)
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 the children of Israel,
Greek (21:12)
ἔχουσα (having) τεῖχος (a wall) μέγα (great) καὶ (and) ὑψηλόν (high), ἔχουσα (having) πυλῶνας (gates) δώδεκα (twelve), καὶ (and) ἐπὶ (at) τοῖς (the) πυλῶσιν (gates) ἀγγέλους (angels) δώδεκα (twelve), καὶ (and) ὀνόματα (names) ἐπιγεγραμμένα (having been inscribed), ἅ (which) ἐστιν (are) [τὰ (the) ὀνόματα] (names) τῶν (of the) δώδεκα (twelve) φυλῶν (tribes) υἱῶν (of the sons) Ἰσραήλ (of Israel).
KJV (21:12)
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 the children of Israel:
Inspired Version (21:13)
On the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates.
Greek (21:13)
KJV (21:13)
On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.
Inspired Version (21:14)
And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Greek (21:14)
KJV (21:14)
And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Inspired Version (21:15)
And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.
Greek (21:15)
KJV (21:15)
And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.
Inspired Version (21:16)
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 the breadth and the height of it are equal.
Greek (21:16)
καὶ (And) ἡ (the) πόλις (city) τετράγωνος (foursquare) κεῖται (lies), καὶ (and) τὸ (the) μῆκος (length) αὐτῆς (of it is) ὅσον (the same as) [καὶ] (also) τὸ (the) πλάτος (width). καὶ (And) ἐμέτρησεν (he measured) τὴν (the) πόλιν (city) τῷ (with the) καλάμῳ (reed), ἐπὶ (at) σταδίων (stadia) δώδεκα (twelve) χιλιάδων (thousand). τὸ (The) μῆκος (length) καὶ (and) τὸ (the) πλάτος (breadth) καὶ (and) τὸ (the) ὕψος (height) αὐτῆς (of it) ἴσα (equal) ἐστίν (are).
KJV (21:16)
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 the breadth and the height of it are equal.
Inspired Version (21:17)
And he measured the wall thereof, a hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.
Greek (21:17)
KJV (21:17)
And he measured the wall thereof, a hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.
Inspired Version (21:18)
And the building of the wall of it was of jasper; and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.
Greek (21:18)
KJV (21:18)
And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.
Inspired Version (21:19)
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 third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
Greek (21:19)
οἱ (the) θεμέλιοι (foundations) τοῦ (of the) τείχους (wall) τῆς (of the) πόλεως (city), παντὶ (with every) λίθῳ (stone) τιμίῳ (precious) κεκοσμημένοι (having been adorned): ὁ (the) θεμέλιος (foundation) ὁ (‑) πρῶτος (first) ἴασπις (jasper), ὁ (the) δεύτερος (second) σάπφιρος (sapphire), ὁ (the) τρίτος (third) χαλκηδών (chalcedony), ὁ (the) τέταρτος (fourth) σμάραγδος (emerald),
KJV (21:19)
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 third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
Inspired Version (21:20)
The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.
Greek (21:20)
ὁ (the) πέμπτος (fifth) σαρδόνυξ (sardonyx), ὁ (the) ἕκτος (sixth) σάρδιον (sardius), ὁ (the) ἕβδομος (seventh) χρυσόλιθος (chrysolite), ὁ (the) ὄγδοος (eighth) βήρυλλος (beryl), ὁ (the) ἔνατος (ninth) τοπάζιον (topaz), ὁ (the) δέκατος (tenth) χρυσόπρασος (chrysoprase), ὁ (the) ἑνδέκατος (eleventh) ὑάκινθος (jacinth), ὁ (the) δωδέκατος (twelfth) ἀμέθυστος (amethyst).
KJV (21:20)
The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.
Inspired Version (21:21)
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.
Greek (21:21)
Καὶ (And) οἱ (the) δώδεκα (twelve) πυλῶνες (gates were) δώδεκα (twelve) μαργαρῖται (pearls); ἀνὰ (respectively) εἷς (one) ἕκαστος (each) τῶν (of the) πυλώνων (gates) ἦν (was) ἐξ (of) ἑνὸς (one) μαργαρίτου (pearl). καὶ (and) ἡ (the) πλατεῖα (street) τῆς (of the) πόλεως (city) χρυσίον (gold), καθαρὸν (pure) ὡς (as) ὕαλος (glass) διαυγής (transparent).
KJV (21:21)
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.
Inspired Version (21:22)
And I saw no temple therein; for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
Greek (21:22)
KJV (21:22)
And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
Inspired Version (21:23)
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.
Greek (21:23)
καὶ (And) ἡ (the) πόλις (city) οὐ (no) χρείαν (need) ἔχει (has) τοῦ (of the) ἡλίου (sun), οὐδὲ (nor) τῆς (of the) σελήνης (moon), ἵνα (that) φαίνωσιν (they should shine) αὐτῇ (in it); ἡ (the) γὰρ (for) δόξα (glory) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) ἐφώτισεν (enlightened) αὐτήν (it), καὶ (and) ὁ (the) λύχνος (lamp) αὐτῆς (of it) τὸ (is the) Ἀρνίον (Lamb).
KJV (21:23)
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.
Inspired Version (21:24)
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it; and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honor into it.
Greek (21:24)
KJV (21:24)
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honor into it.
Inspired Version (21:25)
And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day; for there shall be no night there.
Greek (21:25)
KJV (21:25)
And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.
Inspired Version (21:26)
And they shall bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.
Greek (21:26)
KJV (21:26)
And they shall bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.
Inspired Version (21:27)
And there shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination or maketh a lie, but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.
Greek (21:27)
καὶ (And) οὐ (no) μὴ (not) εἰσέλθῃ (shall enter) εἰς (into) αὐτὴν (it) πᾶν (anything) κοινὸν (defiling), καὶ (and) ὁ (those) ποιῶν (practicing) βδέλυγμα (abomination) καὶ (and) ψεῦδος (a lie), εἰ (if) μὴ (not) οἱ (those) γεγραμμένοι (having been written) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) βιβλίῳ (book) τῆς (‑) ζωῆς (of life) τοῦ (of the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb).
KJV (21:27)
And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.
Inspired Version (22:1)
And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Greek (22:1)
KJV (22:1)
And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Inspired Version (22:2)
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the 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.
Greek (22:2)
ἐν (In) μέσῳ (the middle) τῆς (of the) πλατείας (street) αὐτῆς (of it) καὶ (and) τοῦ (of the) ποταμοῦ (river), ἐντεῦθεν (on this side) καὶ (and) ἐκεῖθεν (on that side), ξύλον (was a tree) ζωῆς (of life), ποιοῦν (producing) καρποὺς (fruits) δώδεκα (twelve), κατὰ (according to) μῆνα (month), ἕκαστον (each) ἀποδιδοῦν (yielding) τὸν (the) καρπὸν (fruit) αὐτοῦ (of it); καὶ (and) τὰ (the) φύλλα (leaves) τοῦ (of the) ξύλου (tree) εἰς (are for) θεραπείαν (the healing) τῶν (of the) ἐθνῶν (nations).
KJV (22:2)
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the 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.
Inspired Version (22:3)
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;
Greek (22:3)
Καὶ (And) πᾶν (any) κατάθεμα (curse) οὐκ (not) ἔσται (there will be) ἔτι (any longer). καὶ (And) ὁ (the) θρόνος (throne) τοῦ (‑) Θεοῦ (of God) καὶ (and) τοῦ (of the) Ἀρνίου (Lamb) ἐν (in) αὐτῇ (it) ἔσται (will be), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) δοῦλοι (servants) αὐτοῦ (of Him) λατρεύσουσιν (will serve) αὐτῷ (Him).
KJV (22:3)
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:
Inspired Version (22:4)
And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.
Greek (22:4)
KJV (22:4)
And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.
Inspired Version (22:5)
And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun, for the Lord God giveth them light; and they shall reign for ever and ever.
Greek (22:5)
καὶ (And) νὺξ (night) οὐκ (not) ἔσται (there will be) ἔτι (there), καὶ (and) οὐκ (not) ἔχουσιν (they have) χρείαν (need) φωτὸς (of the light) λύχνου (of a lamp) καὶ (and) φωτὸς (of the light) ἡλίου (of the sun), ὅτι (because) Κύριος (the Lord) ὁ (‑) Θεὸς (God) φωτίσει (will enlighten) ἐπ’ (upon) αὐτούς (them), καὶ (and) βασιλεύσουσιν (they will reign) εἰς (to) τοὺς (the) αἰῶνας (ages) τῶν (of the) αἰώνων (ages).
KJV (22:5)
And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
Inspired Version (22:6)
And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true; and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to show unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.
Greek (22:6)
Καὶ (And) εἶπέν (he said) μοι (to me), “Οὗτοι (These) οἱ (‑) λόγοι (words) πιστοὶ (are faithful) καὶ (and) ἀληθινοί (true). καὶ (And) ὁ (the) Κύριος (Lord), ὁ (the) Θεὸς (God) τῶν (of the) πνευμάτων (spirits) τῶν (of the) προφητῶν (prophets), ἀπέστειλεν (sent) τὸν (the) ἄγγελον (angel) αὐτοῦ (of Him), δεῖξαι (to show) τοῖς (the) δούλοις (servants) αὐτοῦ (of Him) ἃ (the things that) δεῖ (must) γενέσθαι (come to pass) ἐν (in) τάχει (quickness).”
KJV (22:6)
And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to show unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.
Inspired Version (22:7)
Behold, I come quickly; blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
Greek (22:7)
KJV (22:7)
Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
Inspired Version (22:8)
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 showed me these things.
Greek (22:8)
Κἀγὼ (And I), Ἰωάννης (John), ὁ (am the one) ἀκούων (hearing) καὶ (and) βλέπων (seeing) ταῦτα (these things). καὶ (And) ὅτε (when) ἤκουσα (I heard) καὶ (and) ἔβλεψα (saw), ἔπεσα (I fell down) προσκυνῆσαι (to worship) ἔμπροσθεν (before) τῶν (the) ποδῶν (feet) τοῦ (of the) ἀγγέλου (angel) τοῦ (‑) δεικνύοντός (showing) μοι (me) ταῦτα (these things).
KJV (22:8)
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 showed me these things.
Inspired Version (22:9)
Then saith he unto me, See that thou do it not; for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book. Worship God.
Greek (22:9)
καὶ (And) λέγει (he says) μοι (to me), “Ὅρα (See that you) μή (not). σύνδουλός (Fellow servant) σού (of you) εἰμι (I am), καὶ (and) τῶν (with the) ἀδελφῶν (brothers) σου (of you) τῶν (the) προφητῶν (prophets), καὶ (and) τῶν (with those) τηρούντων (keeping) τοὺς (the) λόγους (words) τοῦ (of the) βιβλίου (book) τούτου (this). τῷ (‑) Θεῷ (God) προσκύνησον (worship)!”
KJV (22:9)
Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
Inspired Version (22:10)
And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand.
Greek (22:10)
KJV (22:10)
And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
Inspired Version (22:11)
He that is unjust, let him be unjust still; and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still; and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
Greek (22:11)
ὁ (The one) ἀδικῶν (being unrighteous), ἀδικησάτω (let him be unrighteous) ἔτι (still); καὶ (and) ὁ (he who) ῥυπαρὸς (is filthy), ῥυπανθήτω (let him be filthy) ἔτι (still); καὶ (and) ὁ (he who) δίκαιος (is righteous), δικαιοσύνην (righteousness) ποιησάτω (let him practice) ἔτι (still); καὶ (and) ὁ (he who is) ἅγιος (holy), ἁγιασθήτω (let him be holy) ἔτι (still).”
KJV (22:11)
He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
Inspired Version (22:12)
And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me to give every man according as his work shall be.
Greek (22:12)
KJV (22:12)
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Inspired Version (22:13)
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Greek (22:13)
KJV (22:13)
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Inspired Version (22:14)
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Greek (22:14)
Μακάριοι (Blessed are) οἱ (those) πλύνοντες (washing) τὰς (the) στολὰς (robes) αὐτῶν (of them), ἵνα (that) ἔσται (will be) ἡ (the) ἐξουσία (right) αὐτῶν (of them) ἐπὶ (to) τὸ (the) ξύλον (tree) τῆς (‑) ζωῆς (of life), καὶ (and) τοῖς (by the) πυλῶσιν (gates) εἰσέλθωσιν (they shall enter) εἰς (into) τὴν (the) πόλιν (city).
KJV (22:14)
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Inspired Version (22:15)
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Greek (22:15)
ἔξω (Outside are) οἱ (the) κύνες (dogs), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) φάρμακοι (sorcerers), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) πόρνοι (sexually immoral), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) φονεῖς (murderers), καὶ (and) οἱ (the) εἰδωλολάτραι (idolaters), καὶ (and) πᾶς (everyone) φιλῶν (loving) καὶ (and) ποιῶν (practicing) ψεῦδος (falsehood).
KJV (22:15)
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Inspired Version (22:16)
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.
Greek (22:16)
“Ἐγὼ (I), Ἰησοῦς (Jesus), ἔπεμψα (have sent) τὸν (the) ἄγγελόν (angel) μου (of Me) μαρτυρῆσαι (to testify) ὑμῖν (to you) ταῦτα (these things) ἐπὶ (in) ταῖς (the) ἐκκλησίαις (churches). ἐγώ (I) εἰμι (am) ἡ (the) ῥίζα (root) καὶ (and) τὸ (the) γένος (offspring) Δαυίδ (of David), ὁ (the) ἀστὴρ (star) ὁ (‑) λαμπρός (bright) ὁ (‑) πρωϊνός (morning).”
KJV (22:16)
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.
Inspired Version (22:17)
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Greek (22:17)
Καὶ (And) τὸ (the) Πνεῦμα (Spirit) καὶ (and) ἡ (the) νύμφη (bride) λέγουσιν (say), “Ἔρχου (Come)!” καὶ (And) ὁ (the one) ἀκούων (hearing), εἰπάτω (let him say), “Ἔρχου (Come)!” καὶ (And) ὁ (the one) διψῶν (thirsting) ἐρχέσθω (let him come); ὁ (the one) θέλων (desiring), λαβέτω (let him take) ὕδωρ (the water) ζωῆς (of life) δωρεάν (freely).
KJV (22:17)
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Inspired Version (22:18)
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book: If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book;
Greek (22:18)
Μαρτυρῶ (Testify) ἐγὼ (I) παντὶ (to everyone) τῷ (‑) ἀκούοντι (hearing) τοὺς (the) λόγους (words) τῆς (of the) προφητείας (prophecy) τοῦ (of the) βιβλίου (book) τούτου (this): ἐάν (If) τις (anyone) ἐπιθῇ (should add) ἐπ’ (to) αὐτά (these things), ἐπιθήσει (will add) ὁ (‑) Θεὸς (God) ἐπ’ (unto) αὐτὸν (him) τὰς (the) πληγὰς (plagues) τὰς (‑) γεγραμμένας (having been written) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) βιβλίῳ (book) τούτῳ (this).
KJV (22:18)
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
Inspired Version (22:19)
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Greek (22:19)
καὶ (And) ἐάν (if) τις (anyone) ἀφέλῃ (should take away) ἀπὸ (from) τῶν (the) λόγων (words) τοῦ (of the) βιβλίου (book) τῆς (of the) προφητείας (prophecy) ταύτης (this), ἀφελεῖ (will take away) ὁ (‑) Θεὸς (God) τὸ (the) μέρος (part) αὐτοῦ (of him) ἀπὸ (from) τοῦ (the) ξύλου (tree) τῆς (‑) ζωῆς (of life), καὶ (and) ἐκ (out of) τῆς (the) πόλεως (city) τῆς (‑) ἁγίας (holy), τῶν (of those) γεγραμμένων (having been written) ἐν (in) τῷ (the) βιβλίῳ (book) τούτῳ (this).
KJV (22:19)
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Inspired Version (22:20)
He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly; Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Greek (22:20)
KJV (22:20)
He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.