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4 The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried: "Amen, Hallelujah!"
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4 The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried: "Amen, Hallelujah!"
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5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!"
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5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!"
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6 Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
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6 Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
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7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.
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7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.
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8 Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear."
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8 Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear."
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9 Then the angel said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!' " And he added, "These are the true words of God."
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9 Then the angel said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!' " And he added, "These are the true words of God."
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10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
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10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
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11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war.
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11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war.
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12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.
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12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.
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13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.
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13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.
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14 The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.
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14 The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
