Revelation 19

Rejoicing in Heaven

1 After these things a I 1 heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, "Alleluia! b Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to 2 the Lord our God! 2 "For c true and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication; and He d has avenged on her the blood of His servants shed by her."

3 Again they said, "Alleluia! e Her smoke rises up forever and ever!"

4 And f the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sat on the throne, saying, g "Amen! Alleluia!"

5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying, h "Praise our God, all you His servants and those who fear Him, i both 3 small and great!"

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

6 j And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, "Alleluia! For k the 4 Lord God Omnipotent reigns! 7 "Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for l the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready."

8 And m to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, n for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

9 Then he said to me, "Write: o 'Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!' " And he said to me, p "These are the true sayings of God." 10 And q I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, r "See that you do not do that! I am your s fellow servant, and of your brethren t who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the u testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."

The Rider on a White Horse

11 v Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, w a white horse. And He who sat on him was called x Faithful and True, and y in righteousness He judges and makes war. 12 z His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. a He 5 had a name written that no one knew except Himself. 13 b He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called c The Word of God. 14 d And the armies in heaven, e clothed in 6 fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. 15 Now f out of His mouth goes a 7 sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And g He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. h He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16 And i He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written:
j KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, k "Come and gather together for the 8 supper of the great God, 18 l "that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all people, 9 free and slave, both small and great." 19 m And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. 20 n Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and o those who worshiped his image. p These two were cast alive into the lake of fire q burning with brimstone. 21 And the rest r were killed with the sword which proceeded from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse. s And all the birds t were filled with their flesh.

  1. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 6:1
    We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
    Galatians 5:4
    You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.
    Hebrews 4:1
    Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.
  2. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 29:18
    So that there may not be among you man or woman or family or tribe, whose heart turns away today from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations, and that there may not be among you a root bearing bitterness or wormwood.
  3. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 6:13 - 18
    Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.
  4. Cross References
    Genesis 25:33
    Then Jacob said, "Swear to me as of this day." So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob.
  5. Cross References
    Genesis 27:30 - 40
    Now it happened, as soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had scarcely gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.
  6. Cross References
    Exodus 19:12
    You shall set bounds for the people all around, saying, 'Take heed to yourselves that you do not go up to the mountain or touch its base. Whoever touches the mountain shall surely be put to death.
    Exodus 19:16
    Then it came to pass on the third day, in the morning, that there were thunderings and lightnings, and a thick cloud on the mountain; and the sound of the trumpet was very loud, so that all the people who were in the camp trembled.
    Exodus 20:18
    Now all the people witnessed the thunderings, the lightning flashes, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking; and when the people saw it, they trembled and stood afar off.
    Deuteronomy 4:11
    Then you came near and stood at the foot of the mountain, and the mountain burned with fire to the midst of heaven, with darkness, cloud, and thick darkness.
    Deuteronomy 5:22
    These words the LORD spoke to all your assembly, in the mountain from the midst of the fire, the cloud, and the thick darkness, with a loud voice; and He added no more. And He wrote them on two tablets of stone and gave them to me.
  7. Cross References
    Exodus 20:18 - 26
    Now all the people witnessed the thunderings, the lightning flashes, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking; and when the people saw it, they trembled and stood afar off.
    Deuteronomy 5:25
    Now therefore, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us; if we hear the voice of the LORD our God anymore, then we shall die.
    Deuteronomy 18:16
    "according to all you desired of the LORD your God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, 'Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, nor let me see this great fire anymore, lest I die.'
  8. Cross References
    Exodus 19:12
    You shall set bounds for the people all around, saying, 'Take heed to yourselves that you do not go up to the mountain or touch its base. Whoever touches the mountain shall surely be put to death.
    Exodus 19:13
    'Not a hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot with an arrow; whether man or beast, he shall not live.' When the trumpet sounds long, they shall come near the mountain."
  9. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 9:19
    For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure with which the LORD was angry with you, to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me at that time also.
  10. Cross References
    James 1:18
    Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
  11. Cross References
    Luke 10:20
    "Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven."
  12. Cross References
    Genesis 18:25
    "Far be it from You to do such a thing as this, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be as the wicked; far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?"
    Psalms 50:6
    Let the heavens declare His righteousness, For God Himself is Judge. Selah
    Psalms 94:2
    Rise up, O Judge of the earth; Render punishment to the proud.
  13. Cross References
    Philippians 3:12
    Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.
  14. Cross References
    1 Timothy 2:5
    For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.
    Hebrews 8:6
    But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.
    Hebrews 9:15
    And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
  15. Cross References
    Exodus 24:8
    And Moses took the blood, sprinkled it on the people, and said, "This is the blood of the covenant which the LORD has made with you according to all these words.
  16. Cross References
    Genesis 4:10
    And He said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries out to Me from the ground.
    Hebrews 11:4
    By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.
  17. Cross References
    Hebrews 2:2
    For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward.
    Hebrews 2:3
    How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him.
  18. Cross References
    Haggai 2:6
    For thus says the LORD of hosts: 'Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land.
  19. Cross References
    Isaiah 34:4
    All the host of heaven shall be dissolved, And ...
    Isaiah 54:10
    For the mountains shall depart And the hills be...
    Isaiah 65:17
    For behold, I create new heavens and a new eart...
    Romans 8:19
    For the earnest expectation of the creation eag...
    Romans 8:21
    Because the creation itself also will be delive...
    1 Corinthians 7:31
    And those who use this world as not misusing it...
    Hebrews 1:10
    And: "You, LORD, in the beginning laid the foun...
  20. Cross References
    Hebrews 13:15
    Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
    Hebrews 13:21
    Make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  21. Cross References
    Exodus 24:17
    The sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the top of the mountain in the eyes of the children of Israel.
  22. Cross References
    Romans 12:10
    Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.
  23. Cross References
    Matthew 25:35
    For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in.
    Romans 12:13
    Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
  24. Cross References
    Genesis 18:1 - 22
    Then the LORD appeared to him by the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day.
    Genesis 19:1
    Now the two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them, and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground.
  25. Cross References
    Matthew 25:36
    'I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.'
    Hebrews 10:34
    For you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven.
  26. Cross References
    Proverbs 5:18
    Let your fountain be blessed, And rejoice with the wife of your youth.
    Proverbs 5:19
    As a loving deer and a graceful doe, Let her breasts satisfy you at all times; And always be enraptured with her love.
  27. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 6:9
    Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites.
    Galatians 5:19
    Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness.
    Galatians 5:21
    Envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
    1 Thessalonians 4:6
    That no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified.
  28. Cross References
    Genesis 28:15
    "Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you."
    Deuteronomy 31:6
    "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."
    Deuteronomy 31:8
    "And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed."
    Joshua 1:5
    No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you.
  29. Cross References
    Psalms 27:1
    The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
    Psalms 118:6
    The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
  30. Cross References
    John 8:58
    Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.
    2 Corinthians 1:19
    For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us - by me, Silvanus, and Timothy - was not Yes and No, but in Him was Yes.
    Hebrews 1:12
    Like a cloak You will fold them up, And they will be changed. But You are the same, And Your years will not fail.
  31. Cross References
    1 Peter 4:14
    If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.
  32. Cross References
    Ephesians 5:20
    Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  33. Cross References
    Leviticus 7:12
    If he offers it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer, with the sacrifice of thanksgiving, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, unleavened wafers anointed with oil, or cakes of blended flour mixed with oil.
  34. Cross References
    Isaiah 57:19
    "I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace to him who is far off and to him who is near," Says the LORD, "And I will heal him."
    Hosea 14:2
    Take words with you, And return to the LORD. Say to Him, "Take away all iniquity; Receive us graciously, For we will offer the sacrifices of our lips.
  35. Cross References
    Romans 12:13
    Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
  36. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 9:12
    For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God.
    Philippians 4:18
    Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
  37. Cross References
    Philippians 2:29
    Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem.
  38. Cross References
    Isaiah 62:6
    I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; They shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the LORD, do not keep silent.
    Ezekiel 3:17
    Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me:
    Acts 20:28
    Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
  39. Cross References
    Ephesians 6:19
    And for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel.
  40. Cross References
    Acts 23:1
    Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, "Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.
  41. Cross References
    Romans 5:1
    Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
    Romans 5:2
    Through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
    Romans 5:10
    For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
    Romans 15:33
    Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
  42. Cross References
    Psalms 16:10
    For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
    Psalms 16:11
    You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
    Hosea 6:2
    After two days He will revive us; On the third day He will raise us up, That we may live in His sight.
    Romans 4:24
    But also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead.
  43. Cross References
    Psalms 23:1
    The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    Isaiah 40:11
    He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will...
    Isaiah 63:11
    Then he remembered the days of old, Moses and h...
    John 10:11
    I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives...
    1 Peter 2:25
    For you were like sheep going astray, but have ...
    1 Peter 5:4
    And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will r...
  44. Cross References
    Zechariah 9:11
    As for you also, Because of the blood of your covenant, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.
    Hebrews 10:29
    Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace?
  45. Cross References
    Philippians 2:13
    For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
  46. Cross References
    Acts 12:17
    But motioning to them with his hand to keep silent, he declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, "Go, tell these things to James and to the brethren." And he departed and went to another place.
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