Revelation 20:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 20:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 20:9 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 20:9 — KJV
“And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.”
— Revelation 20:9 (KJV)
Revelation 20:9 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 20:9
“So the ark of the LORD compassed the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 20:9: compassed, camp, about
“And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 20:9: fire, came, down
“And Elijah answered and said unto them, If I be a man of God, let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And the fire of God came down from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 20:9: fire, came, down
“I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O LORD my God. bottoms: Heb. cuttings off corruption: or, the pit”
Shares key themes with Revelation 20:9: went, earth, about
“And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces. a burning...: Heb. a lamp of fire”
Shares key themes with Revelation 20:9: went, fire, came
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