Revelation 11:16 nasb — And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God,

NASB

"And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God,"

— Revelation 11:16, NASB

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Revelation 11 — Context

13

And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell; seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.

14

The second woe is past; behold, the third woe is coming quickly.

15

Then the seventh angel sounded; and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever."

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And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God,

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saying, "We give You thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who are and who were, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.

18

"And the nations were enraged, and Your wrath came, and the time came for the dead to be judged, and the time to reward Your bond-servants the prophets and the saints and those who fear Your name, the small and the great, and to destroy those who destroy the earth."

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And the temple of God which is in heaven was opened; and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple, and there were flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder and an earthquake and a great hailstorm.

Revelation 11:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 11:16 say?
Revelation 11:16 in the NASB reads: “And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God,”
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 (NASB): “And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God,” 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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