Revelation 4:2
“And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.”
Revelation 4:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And immediately I was in the spirit: and behold there was a throne set in heaven, and upon the throne one sitting.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Straightway I was in the Spirit: and behold, there was a throne set in heaven, and one sitting upon the throne;
- DARBYDarby
- Immediately I became in the Spirit; and behold, a throne stood in the heaven, and upon the throne one sitting,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Immediately I was in the Spirit. Behold, there was a throne set in heaven, and one sitting on the throne
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and immediately I was in the Spirit, and lo, a throne was set in the heaven, and upon the throne is one sitting,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Immediately, I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne was set in heaven, and someone was sitting on the throne.
Context: Revelation 4
1After 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.
2And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
3And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
4And round about the throne were 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.
About Revelation 4: Letters to the Church of Pergamum
This chapter contains a letter from Christ to the church of Pergamum, rebuking them for tolerating false teachings and encouraging them to repent.
Commentary
Revelation 4 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the glory of God and His sovereignty over all of creation. It begins with John being invited to come up to Heaven and see the throne of God. This is a powerful image of God's majesty and power, and it serves as a reminder that He is in control of all things.