Revelation 20:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 20:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 20:1 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 20:1 — KJV
“And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.”
— Revelation 20:1 (KJV)
Revelation 20:1 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 20:1
“And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 20:1: saw, angel, come
“And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 20:1: saw, angel, heaven
“And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 20:1: saw, angel, heaven
“And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:”
Shares key themes with Revelation 20:1: saw, angel, come
“Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 20:1: come, down, heaven
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