| Good News Translation (GNT) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 8 Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and it was allowed to burn people with its fiery heat. | 8 The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was given power to scorch people with fire. |
| 9 They were burned by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God, who has authority over these plagues. But they would not turn from their sins and praise his greatness. | 9 They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control over these plagues, but they refused to repent and glorify him. |
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