Revelation 4:3-4

The Throne in Heaven

³ And he who sat there had the appearance of _k jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was _l a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald. ⁴ Around the throne were _m twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, _n clothed in white garments, with _o golden crowns on their heads.

1. Cross References
   Revelation 21:11
   Having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.
   
2. Cross References
   Ezekiel 1:28
   Like the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud on the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness all around. Such was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard the voice of one speaking.
   Revelation 10:1
   Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, and his face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire.
   Genesis 9:13 - 17
   I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.
   
3. Cross References
   Revelation 11:16
   And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God.
   
4. Cross References
   Revelation 3:4
   Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments, and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
   
5. Cross References
   Revelation 4:10
   The twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying.
   James 1:12
   Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.