Add parallel Print Page Options

And the third poured-out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of waters— and it[a] became blood. And I heard the angel of the waters saying, “You are righteous[b], the One Who is and Who was[c], the holy One, because You judged these things. Because they shed the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink. They are worthy[d] of it ”. And I heard a voice from the altar saying, “Yes, Lord God Almighty, Your judgments are true and righteous”.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Revelation 16:4 That is, the water.
  2. Revelation 16:5 Or, just.
  3. Revelation 16:5 Note that ‘and Who is coming’ is omitted, as in 11:17.
  4. Revelation 16:6 Or, deserving.

The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water,(A) and they became blood.(B) Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say:

“You are just in these judgments,(C) O Holy One,(D)
    you who are and who were;(E)
for they have shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets,(F)
    and you have given them blood to drink(G) as they deserve.”

And I heard the altar(H) respond:

“Yes, Lord God Almighty,(I)
    true and just are your judgments.”(J)

Read full chapter