Revelation 16:6

6 for they have shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, and you have given them blood to drink as they deserve.”

Revelation 16:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.
ESV
6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and you have given them blood to drink. It is what they deserve!"
NLT
6 Since they shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, you have given them blood to drink. It is their just reward.”
MSG
6 They poured out the blood of saints and prophets so you've given them blood to drink - they've gotten what they deserve!
CSB
6 Because they poured out the blood of the saints and the prophets, You also gave them blood to drink; they deserve it!

Revelation 16:6 In-Context

4 The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood.
5 Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say: “You are just in these judgments, O Holy One, you who are and who were;
6 for they have shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, and you have given them blood to drink as they deserve.”
7 And I heard the altar respond: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are your judgments.”
8 The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was allowed to scorch people with fire.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Luke 11:49-51
  • 2. Isaiah 49:26; Revelation 17:6; Revelation 18:24
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