Revelation 11

The Two Witnesses

1 Then I was given a a reed like a measuring rod. 1 And the angel stood, saying, b "Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. 2 "But leave out c the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, d for it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will e tread the holy city underfoot for f forty-two months. 3 "And I will give power to my two g witnesses, h and they will prophesy i one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth."

4 These are the j two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the 2 God of the earth. 5 And if anyone wants to harm them, k fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. l And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this manner. 6 These m have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls in the days of their prophecy; and they have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire. 7 When they n finish their testimony, o the beast that ascends p out of the bottomless pit q will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them. 8 And their dead bodies will lie in the street of r the great city which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, s where also 3 our Lord was crucified. 9 t Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations 4 will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days, u and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves. 10 v And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, w and send gifts to one another, x because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth. 11 y Now after the three-and-a-half days z the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them. 12 And 5 they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, "Come up here." a And they ascended to heaven b in a cloud, c and their enemies saw them. 13 In the same hour d there was a great earthquake, e and a tenth of the city fell. In the earthquake seven thousand people were killed, and the rest were afraid f and gave glory to the God of heaven.

14 g The second woe is past. Behold, the third woe is coming quickly.

The Seventh Trumpet

15 Then h the seventh angel sounded: i And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, j "The 6 kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, k and He shall reign forever and ever!" 16 And l the twenty-four elders who sat before God on their thrones fell on their faces and m worshiped God,

17 saying:
"We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty,
The One n who is and who was 7 and who is to come,
Because You have taken Your great power o and reigned. 18 The nations were p angry, and Your 8 wrath has come,
And the time of the q dead, that they should be judged,
And that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints,
And those who fear Your name, small and great,
And should destroy those who destroy the earth."

19 Then r the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of 9 His covenant was seen in His temple. And s there were lightnings, noises, thunderings, an earthquake, t and great hail.

  1. Cross References
    Hebrews 10:10
    By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
  2. Cross References
    Acts 17:26
    And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings.
  3. Cross References
    Matthew 28:10
    Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 22:22
    I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will praise You.
  5. Cross References
    2 Samuel 22:3
    The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me from violence.
    Isaiah 8:17
    And I will wait on the LORD, Who hides His face from the house of Jacob; And I will hope in Him.
  6. Cross References
    Isaiah 8:18
    Here am I and the children whom the LORD has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel From the LORD of hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion.
  7. Cross References
    John 1:14
    And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
  8. Cross References
    Colossians 2:15
    Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.
  9. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 15:54 - 57
    So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory.
    2 Timothy 1:10
    But has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.
  10. Cross References
    Psalms 68:18
    You have ascended on high, You have led captivi...
    Isaiah 42:7
    To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from...
    Isaiah 45:13
    I have raised him up in righteousness, And I wi...
    Isaiah 49:9
    That You may say to the prisoners, 'Go forth,' ...
    Isaiah 61:1
    The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because ...
    Luke 1:74
    To grant us that we, Being delivered from the h...
  11. Cross References
    Philippians 2:7
    But made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.
    Hebrews 2:14
    Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.
  12. Cross References
    Hebrews 4:15
    For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
    Hebrews 5:1 - 10
    For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.
  13. Cross References
    Hebrews 4:15
    For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
    Hebrews 4:16
    Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
  14. Cross References
    Exodus 40:16
    Thus Moses did; according to all that the LORD had commanded him, so he did.
    Numbers 12:7
    Not so with My servant Moses; He is faithful in all My house.
    Hebrews 3:5
    And Moses indeed was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which would be spoken afterward.
  15. Cross References
    Zechariah 6:12
    Then speak to him, saying, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts, saying: "Behold, the Man whose name is the BRANCH! From His place He shall branch out, And He shall build the temple of the LORD.
    Zechariah 6:13
    Yes, He shall build the temple of the LORD. He shall bear the glory, And shall sit and rule on His throne; So He shall be a priest on His throne, And the counsel of peace shall be between them both."
  16. Cross References
    Ephesians 2:10
    For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
  17. Cross References
    Exodus 40:16
    Thus Moses did; according to all that the LORD had commanded him, so he did.
    Numbers 12:7
    Not so with My servant Moses; He is faithful in all My house.
    Hebrews 3:2
    Who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house.
  18. Cross References
    Exodus 14:31
    Thus Israel saw the great work which the LORD had done in Egypt; so the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD and His servant Moses.
    Numbers 12:7
    Not so with My servant Moses; He is faithful in all My house.
  19. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 18:15
    The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren. Him you shall hear.
    Deuteronomy 18:18
    I will raise up for them a Prophet like you from among their brethren, and will put My words in His mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him.
    Deuteronomy 18:19
    And it shall be that whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him.
  20. Cross References
    Psalms 2:7
    I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, 'You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.
    Psalms 110:4
    The LORD has sworn And will not relent, "You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.
    Hebrews 1:2
    Has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds.
  21. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 3:16
    Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
    1 Timothy 3:15
    But if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
  22. Cross References
    Matthew 10:22
    And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.
  23. Cross References
    Acts 1:16
    Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.
  24. Cross References
    Psalms 95:7 - 11
    For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, And the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice:
    Hebrews 3:15
    While it is said: "Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.
    Hebrews 4:7
    Again He designates a certain day, saying in David, "Today," after such a long time, as it has been said: "Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts.
  25. Cross References
    Psalms 95:7
    For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, And the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice:
    Psalms 95:8
    Do not harden your hearts, as in the rebellion, As in the day of trial in the wilderness.
  26. Cross References
    Numbers 14:2
    And all the children of Israel complained again...
    Numbers 14:11
    Then the LORD said to Moses: "How long will the...
    Numbers 14:30
    Except for Caleb the son of Jephunneh and Joshu...
    Deuteronomy 1:35
    Surely not one of these men of this evil genera...
    Deuteronomy 1:36
    'except Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall se...
    Deuteronomy 1:38
    Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, h...
  27. Cross References
    Numbers 14:22
    Because all these men who have seen My glory and the signs which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have put Me to the test now these ten times, and have not heeded My voice.
    Numbers 14:23
    They certainly shall not see the land of which I swore to their fathers, nor shall any of those who rejected Me see it.
  28. Cross References
    Numbers 14:30
    Except for Caleb the son of Jephunneh and Joshua the son of Nun, you shall by no means enter the land which I swore I would make you dwell in.
  29. Cross References
    Numbers 14:1 - 39
    So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night.
    1 Corinthians 10:11
    Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
    1 Corinthians 10:12
    Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
  30. 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 12:15
    Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled.
  31. Cross References
    Psalms 95:11
    So I swore in My wrath, 'They shall not enter My rest.'
    Hebrews 3:11
    So I swore in My wrath, 'They shall not enter My rest.'
  32. Cross References
    Genesis 2:2
    And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.
    Exodus 20:11
    For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.
    Exodus 31:17
    'It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever; for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.'"
  33. Cross References
    Psalms 95:11
    So I swore in My wrath, 'They shall not enter My rest.
  34. Cross References
    Psalms 95:7
    For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, And the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice:
    Psalms 95:8
    Do not harden your hearts, as in the rebellion, As in the day of trial in the wilderness.
  35. Cross References
    Joshua 22:4
    And now the LORD your God has given rest to your brethren, as He promised them; now therefore, return and go to your tents and to the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side of the Jordan.
  36. Cross References
    2 Peter 1:10
    Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble.
  37. Cross References
    Psalms 147:15
    He sends out His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly.
  38. Cross References
    Isaiah 49:2
    And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, And made Me a polished shaft; In His quiver He has hidden Me.
  39. Cross References
    Ephesians 6:17
    And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
    Revelation 2:12
    And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, 'These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword:
  40. Cross References
    John 12:48
    He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him - the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day.
    1 Corinthians 14:24
    But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all.
    1 Corinthians 14:25
    And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God is truly among you.
  41. Cross References
    2 Chronicles 16:9
    "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars."
    Psalms 33:13 - 15
    The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
    Psalms 90:8
    You have set our iniquities before You, Our secret sins in the light of Your countenance.
  42. Cross References
    Job 26:6
    Sheol is naked before Him, And Destruction has no covering.
    Proverbs 15:11
    Hell and Destruction are before the LORD; So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.
  43. Cross References
    Hebrews 2:17
    Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
    Hebrews 7:26
    For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens.
  44. Cross References
    Hebrews 10:23
    Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
  45. Cross References
    Isaiah 53:3 - 5
    He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.
  46. Cross References
    Luke 22:28
    But you are those who have continued with Me in My trials.
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