Apocalipsis 14
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Una canción nueva
14 Entonces miré, y vi al Cordero[a] de pie en el monte Sión.[b] Junto a él estaban ciento cuarenta y cuatro mil seguidores suyos, que tenían escritos en la frente los nombres del Cordero y del Padre. 2 Después oí una voz que venía del cielo. Era como el estruendo de enormes cataratas, o como el fuerte resonar del trueno; era un sonido semejante al de muchos músicos tocando arpas.[c] 3 Los ciento cuarenta y cuatro mil estaban de pie delante del trono, y delante de los cuatro seres vivientes y de los veinticuatro ancianos, y cantaban una canción que nunca antes se había escuchado. Nadie podía aprenderse la letra de aquella canción, a no ser los que fueron salvados de entre la gente de este mundo, 4 los cuales no adoraron a dioses falsos ni fueron infieles a Dios. Todos ellos seguían al Cordero por dondequiera que él iba, y habían sido salvados para ser el primer regalo que se ofreciera a Dios y al Cordero, 5 pues nunca mintieron ni hicieron lo malo.
El mensaje de los tres ángeles
6 Vi entonces a otro ángel, que volaba en lo alto del cielo. Llevaba buenas noticias de valor eterno, para la gente de todos los países, razas, idiomas y pueblos. 7 Decía con fuerte voz:
«Honren a Dios y alábenlo;
ha llegado el momento
en que él juzgará al mundo.
Adoren al creador
del cielo y de la tierra,
del mar y de los manantiales.»
8 Lo seguía otro ángel que decía:
«¡Ya cayó la gran Babilonia![d]
Ya ha sido destruida la ciudad
que enseñó a todos los países
a pecar y a obedecer a dioses falsos.»
9 Luego los siguió un tercer ángel, que decía con fuerte voz:
«Si alguno adora al monstruo o a su estatua, o deja que le pongan su marca en la frente o en la mano, 10 Dios se enojará mucho y lo castigará duramente. No será un castigo suave, sino que lo hará sufrir con fuego y azufre ardiente, y los santos ángeles y el Cordero[e] lo verán sufrir su castigo. 11 El humo del fuego que lo hará sufrir nunca dejará de subir, pues los que adoran al monstruo y a su estatua, y tienen la marca de su nombre, nunca dejarán de sufrir, ni de día ni de noche.»
12 El pueblo de Dios debe aprender a soportar con fortaleza las dificultades y los sufrimientos. También debe obedecer los mandatos de Dios y seguir confiando en Jesús.
13 Entonces oí una voz del cielo, que me decía: «Escribe esto: “¡Dios bendecirá a los que de ahora en adelante mueran unidos al Señor Jesucristo!”»
Y el Espíritu de Dios dice: «Así es, porque ellos descansarán de todos sus sufrimientos y dificultades, pues Dios los premiará por todo el bien que han hecho.»
El juicio final
14 Luego vi una nube blanca, sobre la que estaba sentado alguien que parecía un hijo de hombre.[f] Tenía una corona de oro en la cabeza, y en la mano llevaba una hoz afilada. 15 Y otro ángel salió del templo, y gritó con fuerte voz al que estaba sentado en la nube: «¡Empieza a cortar con tu hoz, y recoge la cosecha![g] y ha llegado la hora de recogerla.»
16 El que estaba sentado en la nube pasó la hoz sobre la tierra, y recogió la cosecha.
17 Entonces salió del templo otro ángel, que también llevaba una hoz afilada. 18 Y del altar salió el ángel que tiene poder sobre el fuego, y le dijo al ángel que llevaba la hoz afilada: «¡Empieza a cortar con tu hoz! ¡Recoge las uvas del viñedo de la tierra, porque las uvas ya están maduras!»
19 El ángel pasó la hoz sobre la tierra, y cortó las uvas de los viñedos. Luego las echó en el recipiente grande que se usa para exprimirlas, y que representa el enojo de Dios. 20 Las uvas fueron exprimidas fuera de la ciudad, y del recipiente salió tanta sangre que subió hasta un metro y medio de altura, en una extensión de trescientos kilómetros.
Footnotes
- Apocalipsis 14:1 El Cordero: Véase la nota 4 en 5.6.
- Apocalipsis 14:1 Monte Sión: Éste es otro nombre para la ciudad de Jerusalén.
- Apocalipsis 14:2 El arpa es un instrumento musical de cuerdas.
- Apocalipsis 14:8 La gran Babilonia: El nombre de esta ciudad se usó para representar a la ciudad de Roma, pues fue una ciudad enemiga de Israel y desobediente a Dios.
- Apocalipsis 14:10 El Cordero: Véase la nota 4 en 5.6.
- Apocalipsis 14:14 Hijo de hombre es una forma de referirse al Mesías, es decir a Jesucristo. Véanse Hijo de hombre y Mesías en el Glosario .
- Apocalipsis 14:15 Recoge la cosecha: En la Biblia, recoger la cosecha es símbolo del juicio final, cuando Dios castigará a los malos y premiará a los buenos. La cosecha de la tierra ya está madura: Esto significa que las personas ya están listas para el juicio final. El mismo significado tiene la recolección de las uvas maduras.
Revelation 14
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
The Lamb And The 144,000 Stand On Mt. Zion, Singing a New Song
14 And I saw, and behold— the Lamb was standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one-hundred forty four thousand having His name and the name of His Father having been written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a sound from heaven like a sound of many waters, and like a sound of loud thunder. And the sound which I heard was like that of harpists harping with their harps. 3 And they[a] are singing something like a new song before the throne and before the four living-creatures and the elders. And no one was able to learn the song except the one-hundred forty four thousand, the ones having been bought[b] from the earth. 4 These are ones who were not stained[c] with women, for they are virgins. These are[d] the ones following the Lamb wherever He goes. These were bought from mankind to be the firstfruit to God and to the Lamb. 5 And falsehood was not found in their mouth. They are without-blemish.
Three Angels Proclaim God’s Message To The Earth
6 And I saw another angel flying in mid-heaven[e], having eternal good-news to announce-as-good-news to[f] the ones sitting on the earth— indeed, to every nation and tribe and tongue and people, 7 saying with a loud voice “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment came[g]. And give-worship to the One having made the heaven and the land and sea and springs of waters”. 8 And another angel, a second, followed, saying “Babylon the great fell[h], it fell— she who has given-a-drink-to all the nations from the wine of the passion[i] of her sexual-immorality”. 9 And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and his image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, 10 he himself will also drink from the wine of the fury of God having been mixed undiluted in the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented with fire and sulphur in the presence of holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb. 11 And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever. And they do not have a rest by day and by night[j]— the ones worshiping the beast and his image, and if anyone receives the mark of his name. 12 Here[k] is the endurance of the saints, the ones keeping the commandments of God and the faith of [l] Jesus. 13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write— ‘Blessed[m] are the dead dying in the Lord from-now-on! Yes, says the Spirit, so that they will rest from their labors, for their works are following with them”.
The Reaping of Mankind
14 And I saw and behold— there was a white cloud, and one sitting on the cloud resembling a son[n] of man, having a golden crown[o] upon his head and a sharp sickle in his hand. 15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying-out with a loud voice to the one sitting on the cloud, “Send your sickle and reap, because the hour to reap came, because the harvest of the earth was dried-up[p]”. 16 And the one sitting on the cloud cast his sickle over[q] the earth, and the earth was reaped. 17 And another angel came out of the temple in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. 18 And another angel came-out from the altar— the one having[r] authority over the fire. And he called-out with a loud voice to the one having the sharp sickle, saying, “Send your sharp sickle and gather the clusters from the grapevine of the earth, because its grapes became ripe”. 19 And the angel cast his sickle into the earth, and gathered the grapevine of the earth, and threw it into the great winepress of the fury of God. 20 And the winepress was trodden outside the city. And blood came out of the winepress up to the bridles of the horses, one-thousand six-hundred stades[s] away.
Footnotes
- Revelation 14:3 That is, the unidentified group in heaven before the throne.
- Revelation 14:3 Or, purchased.
- Revelation 14:4 Or, soiled, defiled. They never engaged in sexual-immorality.
- Revelation 14:4 Or, were.
- Revelation 14:6 See 8:13.
- Revelation 14:6 Or, across, over, for.
- Revelation 14:7 That is, has arrived.
- Revelation 14:8 This further announcement of judgment is given as if the falling had already occurred.
- Revelation 14:8 Or fury, as in v 10; meaning, the wine consisting of the fury [of God] belonging to her sexual-immorality.
- Revelation 14:11 Same phrase as in 4:8.
- Revelation 14:12 Or, At-this-point.
- Revelation 14:12 That is, given by; or, in.
- Revelation 14:13 Or, Fortunate (from God’s point of view).
- Revelation 14:14 See 1:13.
- Revelation 14:14 That is, a victor’s crown or wreath, as in 4:4.
- Revelation 14:15 Or, became dry. That is, ready to harvest.
- Revelation 14:16 Or, upon, across, to. Some think believers are harvested here, unbelievers next.
- Revelation 14:18 John may be referring to the angel in 8:3-5.
- Revelation 14:20 1600 stades is about 184 miles or 296 kilometers.
Revelation 14
King James Version
14 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.
2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:
3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.
16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.
17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
18 And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
20 And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs.
Revelation 14
New King James Version
The Lamb and the 144,000
14 Then I looked, and behold, [a]a (A)Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him (B)one hundred and forty-four thousand, [b]having His Father’s name (C)written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven, (D)like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of loud thunder. And I heard the sound of (E)harpists playing their harps. 3 They sang as it were a new song before the throne, before the four living creatures, and the elders; and no one could learn that song (F)except the hundred and forty-four thousand who were redeemed from the earth. 4 These are the ones who were not defiled with women, (G)for they are virgins. These are the ones (H)who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These (I)were [c]redeemed from among men, (J)being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. 5 And (K)in their mouth was found no [d]deceit, for (L)they are without fault [e]before the throne of God.
The Proclamations of Three Angels
6 Then I saw another angel (M)flying in the midst of heaven, (N)having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—(O)to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people— 7 saying with a loud voice, (P)“Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; (Q)and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.”
8 And another angel followed, saying, (R)“Babylon[f] is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because (S)she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.”
9 Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, (T)“If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his (U)mark on his forehead or on his hand, 10 he himself (V)shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is (W)poured out full strength into (X)the cup of His indignation. (Y)He shall be tormented with (Z)fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. 11 And (AA)the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.”
12 (AB)Here is the [g]patience of the saints; (AC)here[h] are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
13 Then I heard a voice from heaven saying [i]to me, “Write: (AD)‘Blessed are the dead (AE)who die in the Lord from now on.’ ”
“Yes,” says the Spirit, (AF)“that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow (AG)them.”
Reaping the Earth’s Harvest
14 Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. 15 And another angel (AH)came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud, (AI)“Thrust in Your sickle and reap, for the time has come [j]for You to reap, for the harvest (AJ)of the earth is ripe.” 16 So He who sat on the cloud thrust in His sickle on the earth, and the earth was reaped.
Reaping the Grapes of Wrath
17 Then another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
18 And another angel came out from the altar, (AK)who had power over fire, and he cried with a loud cry to him who had the sharp sickle, saying, (AL)“Thrust in your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth, for her grapes are fully ripe.” 19 So the angel thrust his sickle into the earth and gathered the vine of the earth, and threw it into (AM)the great winepress of the wrath of God. 20 And (AN)the winepress was trampled (AO)outside the city, and blood came out of the winepress, (AP)up to the horses’ bridles, for one thousand six hundred [k]furlongs.
Footnotes
- Revelation 14:1 NU, M the
- Revelation 14:1 NU, M add His name and
- Revelation 14:4 M adds by Jesus
- Revelation 14:5 NU, M falsehood
- Revelation 14:5 NU, M omit the rest of v. 5.
- Revelation 14:8 NU Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, which has made; M Babylon the great is fallen. She has made
- Revelation 14:12 steadfastness, perseverance
- Revelation 14:12 NU, M omit here are those
- Revelation 14:13 NU, M omit to me
- Revelation 14:15 NU, M omit for You
- Revelation 14:20 Lit. stadia, about 184 miles in all
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