1The fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star from the sky which had fallen to the earth. The key to the pit of the abyss was given to him.
2The fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star from the sky which had fallen to the earth. The key to the pit of the abyss was given to him.
3The fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star from the sky which had fallen to the earth. The key to the pit of the abyss was given to him.
4The fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star from the sky which had fallen to the earth. The key to the pit of the abyss was given to him.
5He opened the pit of the abyss, and smoke went up out of the pit, like the smoke from a9:2 TR adds “great” burning furnace. The sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke from the pit.
6He opened the pit of the abyss, and smoke went up out of the pit, like the smoke from a9:2 TR adds “great” burning furnace. The sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke from the pit.
7He opened the pit of the abyss, and smoke went up out of the pit, like the smoke from a9:2 TR adds “great” burning furnace. The sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke from the pit.
8He opened the pit of the abyss, and smoke went up out of the pit, like the smoke from a9:2 TR adds “great” burning furnace. The sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke from the pit.
9Then out of the smoke came locusts on the earth, and power was given to them, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
10Then out of the smoke came locusts on the earth, and power was given to them, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
11Then out of the smoke came locusts on the earth, and power was given to them, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
12Then out of the smoke came locusts on the earth, and power was given to them, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
13They were told that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree, but only those people who don’t have God’s seal on their foreheads.
14They were told that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree, but only those people who don’t have God’s seal on their foreheads.
15They were told that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree, but only those people who don’t have God’s seal on their foreheads.
16They were told that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree, but only those people who don’t have God’s seal on their foreheads.
17They were given power, not to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a person.
18They were given power, not to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a person.
19They were given power, not to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a person.
20They were given power, not to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a person.
21In those days people will seek death, and will in no way find it. They will desire to die, and death will flee from them.
22In those days people will seek death, and will in no way find it. They will desire to die, and death will flee from them.
23In those days people will seek death, and will in no way find it. They will desire to die, and death will flee from them.
24In those days people will seek death, and will in no way find it. They will desire to die, and death will flee from them.
25The shapes of the locusts were like horses prepared for war. On their heads were something like golden crowns, and their faces were like people’s faces.
26The shapes of the locusts were like horses prepared for war. On their heads were something like golden crowns, and their faces were like people’s faces.
27The shapes of the locusts were like horses prepared for war. On their heads were something like golden crowns, and their faces were like people’s faces.
28The shapes of the locusts were like horses prepared for war. On their heads were something like golden crowns, and their faces were like people’s faces.
29They had hair like women’s hair, and their teeth were like those of lions.
30They had hair like women’s hair, and their teeth were like those of lions.
31They had hair like women’s hair, and their teeth were like those of lions.
32They had hair like women’s hair, and their teeth were like those of lions.
33They had breastplates like breastplates of iron. The sound of their wings was like the sound of many chariots and horses rushing to war.
34They had breastplates like breastplates of iron. The sound of their wings was like the sound of many chariots and horses rushing to war.
35They had breastplates like breastplates of iron. The sound of their wings was like the sound of many chariots and horses rushing to war.
36They had breastplates like breastplates of iron. The sound of their wings was like the sound of many chariots and horses rushing to war.
37They have tails like those of scorpions, with stingers. In their tails they have power to harm men for five months.
38They have tails like those of scorpions, with stingers. In their tails they have power to harm men for five months.
39They have tails like those of scorpions, with stingers. In their tails they have power to harm men for five months.
40They have tails like those of scorpions, with stingers. In their tails they have power to harm men for five months.
41They have over them as king the angel of the abyss. His name in Hebrew is “Abaddon”,9:11 “Abaddon” is a Hebrew word that means “ruin”, “destruction”, or “the place of destruction” but in Greek, he has the name “Apollyon”.9:11 “Apollyon” means “Destroyer”.
42They have over them as king the angel of the abyss. His name in Hebrew is “Abaddon”,9:11 “Abaddon” is a Hebrew word that means “ruin”, “destruction”, or “the place of destruction” but in Greek, he has the name “Apollyon”.9:11 “Apollyon” means “Destroyer”.
43They have over them as king the angel of the abyss. His name in Hebrew is “Abaddon”,9:11 “Abaddon” is a Hebrew word that means “ruin”, “destruction”, or “the place of destruction” but in Greek, he has the name “Apollyon”.9:11 “Apollyon” means “Destroyer”.
44They have over them as king the angel of the abyss. His name in Hebrew is “Abaddon”,9:11 “Abaddon” is a Hebrew word that means “ruin”, “destruction”, or “the place of destruction” but in Greek, he has the name “Apollyon”.9:11 “Apollyon” means “Destroyer”.
45The first woe is past. Behold, there are still two woes coming after this.
46The first woe is past. Behold, there are still two woes coming after this.
47The first woe is past. Behold, there are still two woes coming after this.
48The first woe is past. Behold, there are still two woes coming after this.
49The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,
50The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,
51The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,
52The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,
53saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Free the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates!”
54saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Free the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates!”
55saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Free the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates!”
56saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Free the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates!”
57The four angels were freed who had been prepared for that hour and day and month and year, so that they might kill one third of mankind.
58The four angels were freed who had been prepared for that hour and day and month and year, so that they might kill one third of mankind.
59The four angels were freed who had been prepared for that hour and day and month and year, so that they might kill one third of mankind.
60The four angels were freed who had been prepared for that hour and day and month and year, so that they might kill one third of mankind.
61The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million.9:16 literally, “ten thousands of ten thousands” I heard the number of them.
62The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million.9:16 literally, “ten thousands of ten thousands” I heard the number of them.
63The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million.9:16 literally, “ten thousands of ten thousands” I heard the number of them.
64The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million.9:16 literally, “ten thousands of ten thousands” I heard the number of them.
65Thus I saw the horses in the vision and those who sat on them, having breastplates of fiery red, hyacinth blue, and sulphur yellow; and the horses’ heads resembled lions’ heads. Out of their mouths proceed fire, smoke, and sulphur.
66Thus I saw the horses in the vision and those who sat on them, having breastplates of fiery red, hyacinth blue, and sulphur yellow; and the horses’ heads resembled lions’ heads. Out of their mouths proceed fire, smoke, and sulphur.
67Thus I saw the horses in the vision and those who sat on them, having breastplates of fiery red, hyacinth blue, and sulphur yellow; and the horses’ heads resembled lions’ heads. Out of their mouths proceed fire, smoke, and sulphur.
68Thus I saw the horses in the vision and those who sat on them, having breastplates of fiery red, hyacinth blue, and sulphur yellow; and the horses’ heads resembled lions’ heads. Out of their mouths proceed fire, smoke, and sulphur.
69By these three plagues, one third of mankind was killed: by the fire, the smoke, and the sulphur, which proceeded out of their mouths.
70By these three plagues, one third of mankind was killed: by the fire, the smoke, and the sulphur, which proceeded out of their mouths.
71By these three plagues, one third of mankind was killed: by the fire, the smoke, and the sulphur, which proceeded out of their mouths.
72By these three plagues, one third of mankind was killed: by the fire, the smoke, and the sulphur, which proceeded out of their mouths.
73For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails. For their tails are like serpents, and have heads; and with them they harm.
74For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails. For their tails are like serpents, and have heads; and with them they harm.
75For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails. For their tails are like serpents, and have heads; and with them they harm.
76For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails. For their tails are like serpents, and have heads; and with them they harm.
77The rest of mankind, who were not killed with these plagues, didn’t repent of the works of their hands, that they wouldn’t worship demons, and the idols of gold, and of silver, and of brass, and of stone, and of wood, which can’t see, hear, or walk.
78The rest of mankind, who were not killed with these plagues, didn’t repent of the works of their hands, that they wouldn’t worship demons, and the idols of gold, and of silver, and of brass, and of stone, and of wood, which can’t see, hear, or walk.
79The rest of mankind, who were not killed with these plagues, didn’t repent of the works of their hands, that they wouldn’t worship demons, and the idols of gold, and of silver, and of brass, and of stone, and of wood, which can’t see, hear, or walk.
80The rest of mankind, who were not killed with these plagues, didn’t repent of the works of their hands, that they wouldn’t worship demons, and the idols of gold, and of silver, and of brass, and of stone, and of wood, which can’t see, hear, or walk.
81They didn’t repent of their murders, their sorceries,9:21 The word for “sorceries” (pharmakeia) also implies the use of potions, poisons, and drugs their sexual immorality, or their thefts.
82They didn’t repent of their murders, their sorceries,9:21 The word for “sorceries” (pharmakeia) also implies the use of potions, poisons, and drugs their sexual immorality, or their thefts.
83They didn’t repent of their murders, their sorceries,9:21 The word for “sorceries” (pharmakeia) also implies the use of potions, poisons, and drugs their sexual immorality, or their thefts.
84They didn’t repent of their murders, their sorceries,9:21 The word for “sorceries” (pharmakeia) also implies the use of potions, poisons, and drugs their sexual immorality, or their thefts.