📖 Revelation — Chapter 4 (KJV)
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Revelation 4:1 RAfter this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.
Revelation 4:2 And immediately RI was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
Revelation 4:3 And he that sat was to look upon Rlike a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
Revelation 4:4 And round about the throne Rwere four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.
Revelation 4:5 And out of the throne Rproceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Revelation 4:6 And before the throne there was Ra sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
Revelation 4:7 And Rthe first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
Revelation 4:8 And the four beasts had each of them Rsix wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
Revelation 4:9 And Rwhen those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,
Revelation 4:10 The four and twenty elders Rfall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
Revelation 4:11 Thou Rart worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Revelation 4:1–3 — The heavenly throne
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
John is summoned through an open door and sees a throne, its seated figure, and a surrounding rainbow.
Key Truth: Let God's throne guide reverent attention.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “After this I ____ , and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and …” (Revelation 4:1)
Find it in Revelation 4:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And immediately I was in the ____ : and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and …” (Revelation 4:2)
Find it in Revelation 4:2 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And he that sat was to ____ upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there …” (Revelation 4:3)
Find it in Revelation 4:3 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Revelation 4:4–8 — Elders and living creatures
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Elders, lamps, a crystal-like sea, and living creatures surround the throne, proclaiming God's holiness and eternal being.
Key Truth: Join reverence with recognition of God's holiness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of ____ .” (Revelation 4:4)
Find it in Revelation 4:4 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And out of the ____ proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven …” (Revelation 4:5)
Find it in Revelation 4:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were ____ beasts full of eyes before and behind.” (Revelation 4:6)
Find it in Revelation 4:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Revelation 4:9–11 — Worship of the Creator
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The living creatures' praise leads elders to cast crowns before the throne, honoring God as worthy Creator of all things.
Key Truth: Offer received honor back to the Creator.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And when those beasts give glory and ____ and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who …” (Revelation 4:9)
Find it in Revelation 4:9 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on …” (Revelation 4:10)
Find it in Revelation 4:10 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Thou art ____ , O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: …” (Revelation 4:11)
Find it in Revelation 4:11 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 6:3 — The heavenly declaration of holiness recalls Isaiah's vision.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What received gift or honor should become an occasion for worship?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Revelation 4:1–3 (The heavenly throne) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Revelation 4:4–8 (Elders and living creatures) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Revelation 4:9–11 (Worship of the Creator) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What reason is given for the Lord's worthiness to receive glory, honour, and power?
5. What unceasing praise is spoken by the four beasts?
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