The Seven Seals

Revelation 6

1 Now a I saw when the Lamb opened one of the 1 seals; and I heard b one of the four living creatures saying with a voice like thunder, "Come and see." 2 And I looked, and behold, c a white horse. d He who sat on it had a bow; e and a crown was given to him, and he went out f conquering and to conquer.

3 When He opened the second seal, g I heard the second living creature saying, "Come 2 and see." 4 h Another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to i take peace from the earth, and that people should kill one another; and there was given to him a great sword.

5 When He opened the third seal, j I heard the third living creature say, "Come and see." So I looked, and behold, k a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of l scales 3 in his hand. 6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, "A 4 quart 5 of wheat for a 6 denarius, 7 and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and m do not harm the oil and the wine."

7 When He opened the fourth seal, n I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, "Come and see." 8 o So I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And 8 power was given to them over a fourth of the earth, p to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, q and by the beasts of the earth.

9 When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under r the altar s the souls of those who had been slain t for the word of God and for u the testimony which they held. 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, v "How long, O Lord, w holy and true, x until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?" 11 Then a y white robe was given to each of them; and it was said to them z that they should rest a little while longer, until both the number of their fellow servants and their brethren, who would be killed as they were, was completed.

12 I looked when He opened the sixth seal, a and 9 behold, there was a great earthquake; and b the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the 10 moon became like blood. 13 c And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind. 14 d Then the sky 11 receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and e every mountain and island was moved out of its place. 15 And the f kings of the earth, the great men, 12 the rich men, the commanders, the mighty men, every slave and every free man, g hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains, 16 h and said to the mountains and rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who i sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! 17 "For the great day of His wrath has come, j and who is able to stand?"

  1. Cross References
    Acts 21:8
    On the next day we who were Paul's companions departed and came to Caesarea, and entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him.
  2. Cross References
    Philippians 2:17
    Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
  3. Cross References
    Philippians 1:23
    For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
    2 Peter 1:14
    Knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me.
  4. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 9:24 - 27
    Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.
    Philippians 3:13
    Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.
    Philippians 3:14
    I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
  5. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 9:25
    And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.
    2 Timothy 2:5
    And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
    James 1:12
    Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
  6. Cross References
    John 5:22
    For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son.
  7. Cross References
    2 Timothy 1:12
    For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.
  8. Cross References
    Colossians 4:14
    Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.
  9. Cross References
    1 John 2:15
    Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
  10. Cross References
    Acts 12:12
    So, when he had considered this, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose surname was Mark, where many were gathered together praying.
    Acts 12:25
    And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their ministry, and they also took with them John whose surname was Mark.
    Acts 15:37 - 39
    Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark.
    Colossians 4:10
    Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him).
  11. Cross References
    Acts 20:4
    And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia - also Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.
    Ephesians 6:21
    But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you.
    Ephesians 6:22
    Whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts.
    Colossians 4:7
    Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
    Titus 3:12
    When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
  12. Cross References
    Acts 19:33
    And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander motioned with his hand, and wanted to make his defense to the people.
    1 Timothy 1:20
    Of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.
  13. Cross References
    Acts 7:60
    Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not charge them with this sin." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
    1 Corinthians 13:5
    Does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil.
  14. Cross References
    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."
    Acts 23:11
    But the following night the Lord stood by him and said, "Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.
  15. Cross References
    Acts 9:15
    But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.
    Philippians 1:12
    But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel.
  16. Cross References
    1 Samuel 17:37
    Moreover David said, "The LORD, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine." And Saul said to David, "Go, and the LORD be with you!
    Psalms 22:21
    Save Me from the lion's mouth And from the horns of the wild oxen! You have answered Me.
  17. Cross References
    Psalms 121:7
    The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.
    2 Peter 2:9
    Then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment.
  18. Cross References
    Romans 11:36
    For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
    Galatians 1:5
    To whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
    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.
    2 Peter 3:18
    But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
  19. Cross References
    Acts 18:2
    And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them.
    Romans 16:3
    Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus.
  20. Cross References
    2 Timothy 1:16
    The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain.
  21. Cross References
    Acts 19:22
    So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ministered to him, Timothy and Erastus, but he himself stayed in Asia for a time.
    Romans 16:23
    Gaius, my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, and Quartus, a brother.
  22. Cross References
    Acts 20:4
    And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia - also Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.
    Acts 21:29
    (For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
  23. Cross References
    2 Timothy 2:25
    In humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth.
  24. Cross References
    1 Timothy 3:16
    And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.
  25. Cross References
    Numbers 23:19
    God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
  26. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 2:13
    I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I departed for Macedonia.
    2 Corinthians 8:23
    If anyone inquires about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker concerning you. Or if our brethren are inquired about, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
    Galatians 2:3
    Yet not even Titus who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised.
    2 Timothy 4:10
    For Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica - Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia.
  27. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 11:34
    But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment. And the rest I will set in order when I come.
  28. Cross References
    1 Timothy 3:2 - 4
    A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach.
    Titus 1:6 - 8
    If a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.
  29. Cross References
    Leviticus 10:9
    Do not drink wine or intoxicating drink, you, nor your sons with you, when you go into the tabernacle of meeting, lest you die. It shall be a statute forever throughout your generations.
  30. Cross References
    James 1:26
    If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless.
  31. Cross References
    1 Timothy 6:5
    Useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.
  32. Cross References
    Acts 17:28
    "for in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, 'For we are also His offspring.'
  33. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 13:10
    Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the authority which the Lord has given me for edification and not for destruction.
    2 Timothy 4:2
    Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
  34. Cross References
    Isaiah 29:13
    Therefore the Lord said: "Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths And honor Me with their lips, But have removed their hearts far from Me, And their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men.
  35. Cross References
    Luke 11:41
    But rather give alms of such things as you have; then indeed all things are clean to you.
    Romans 14:14
    I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
    Romans 14:20
    Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense.
    1 Corinthians 6:12
    All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
  36. Cross References
    Matthew 7:20 - 23
    Therefore by their fruits you will know them.
    Matthew 25:12
    "But he answered and said, 'Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.'
    1 John 2:4
    He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
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