The one seated[a] there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian stone.(A) A rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald surrounded the throne.(B)

Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones sat twenty-four elders(C) dressed in white clothes,(D) with golden crowns on their heads.(E)

Flashes of lightning and rumblings and peals of thunder came from the throne.(F) Seven fiery torches were burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. 4:3 Other mss omit The one seated

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