Revelation 11:16 cpdv — And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones in the sight of God, fell upon their faces, and they adored God, s…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones in the sight of God, fell upon their faces, and they adored God, saying: "

— Revelation 11:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Revelation 11 — Context

13

And at that hour, a great earthquake occurred. And one tenth part of the City fell. And the names of the men slain in the earthquake were seven thousand. And the remainder were thrown into fear, and they gave glory to the God of heaven.

14

The second woe has gone out, but behold, the third woe approaches quickly.

15

And the seventh Angel sounded the trumpet. And there were great voices in heaven, saying: “The kingdom of this world has become our Lord’s and his Christ’s, and he shall reign forever and ever. Amen.”

16

And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones in the sight of God, fell upon their faces, and they adored God, saying:

17

“We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is, and who was, and who is to come. For you have taken your great power, and you have reigned.

18

And the nations became angry, but your wrath arrived, and the time for the dead to be judged, and to render a reward to your servants the prophets, and to the saints, and to those who fear your name, small and great, and to exterminate those who have corrupted the earth.”

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And the temple of God was opened in heaven. And the Ark of his Testament was seen in his temple. And there were lightnings and voices and thunders, and an earthquake, and great hail.

Revelation 11:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 11:16 say?
Revelation 11:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones in the sight of God, fell upon their faces, and they adored God, saying: ”
Where is Revelation 11:16 in the Bible?
Revelation 11:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 11, verse 16.
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 11:16.
What translation should I read Revelation 11:16 in?
Revelation 11:16 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 11:16?
Revelation 11:16 reads (CPDV): “And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones in the sight of God, fell upon their faces, and they adored God, saying: ” 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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