Revelation 11:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 11:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 11:16 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 11:16 — KJV
“And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,”
— Revelation 11:16 (KJV)
Revelation 11:16 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 11:16
“And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,”
Shares key themes with Revelation 11:16: four, elders, before
“And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 11:16: four, twenty, elders
“And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 11:16: elders, sat, before
“The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,”
Shares key themes with Revelation 11:16: four, twenty, elders
“And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. odours: or, incense”
Shares key themes with Revelation 11:16: four, twenty, elders
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