Revelation 1:10 web — I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, like a trumpet

World English Bible

"I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, like a trumpet"

— Revelation 1:10, World English Bible

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Revelation 1 — Context

7

Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, including those who pierced him. All the tribes of the earth will mourn over him. Even so, Amen.

8

"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."

9

I John, your brother and partner with you in oppression, Kingdom, and perseverance in Christ Jesus, was on the isle that is called Patmos because of God's Word and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

10

I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, like a trumpet

11

saying, "What you see, write in a book and send to the seven assemblies: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."

12

I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. Having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands.

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And among the lampstands was one like a son of man, clothed with a robe reaching down to his feet, and with a golden sash around his chest.

Revelation 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Revelation 1:10 say?
Revelation 1:10 in the World English Bible reads: “I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, like a trumpet”
Where is Revelation 1:10 in the Bible?
Revelation 1:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 1, verse 10.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 1:10.
What translation should I read Revelation 1:10 in?
Revelation 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 1:10?
Revelation 1:10 reads (WEB): “I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, like a trumpet” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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