Thematic Bible
Revelation 4:1 (show verse)
After these things, I saw, and behold, a door opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as of a trumpet speaking to me; and it said, Come up hither, and I will show you what shall be hereafter.
Revelation 4:2 (show verse)
And immediately I was in the Spirit: and behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sitting upon it;
Revelation 4:3 (show verse)
and he who sat on it, was in appearance like a jasper and sardine stone; and a rainbow, in appearance like an emerald, was round about the throne.
Revelation 4:4 (show verse)
And round about the throne there were twenty-four thrones; and on the thrones, twenty-four elders sitting, clothed with white apparel; and upon their heads golden crowns.
Revelation 4:5 (show verse)
And out of the throne there came lightnings, and thunders, and voices. And seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Revelation 4:6 (show verse)
And before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the middle of the throne, in the circle about the throne, there were four living creatures, full of eyes, before and behind.
Revelation 4:7 (show verse)
And the first creature was like a lion; and the second creature was like a calf; and the third creature had a face like a man; and the fourth creature was like a flying eagle.
Revelation 4:8 (show verse)
And the four living creatures had, each of them, six wings round about; and within they were full of eyes: and they rest not, day or night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who wast, and art, and art to come.
Revelation 4:9 (show verse)
And while the living creatures are giving glory, and honor, and thanks to him who sits upon the throne, who lives for ever and ever,
Revelation 4:10 (show verse)
the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits upon the throne, who lives for ever and ever; and they cast down their crowns before the throne, saying,
Revelation 4:11 (show verse)
Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor, and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are, and were created.