Revelation 16:6 bbe — For they made the blood of saints and prophets come out like a stream, and blood have you given them for drink; which i…

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"For they made the blood of saints and prophets come out like a stream, and blood have you given them for drink; which is their right reward."

— Revelation 16:6, Bible in Basic English

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Revelation 16 — Context

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And the second let what was in his vessel come out into the sea; and it became blood as of a dead man; and every living thing in the sea came to an end.

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And the third let what was in his vessel come out into the rivers and the fountains of water; and they became blood.

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And the voice of the angel of the waters came to my ears, saying, True and upright is your judging, O Holy One, who is and was from all time:

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For they made the blood of saints and prophets come out like a stream, and blood have you given them for drink; which is their right reward.

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And a voice came from the altar, saying, Even so, O Lord God, Ruler of all, true and full of righteousness is your judging.

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And the fourth let what was in his vessel come out on the sun; and power was given to it that men might be burned with fire.

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And men were burned with great heat: and they said evil things against the name of the God who has authority over these punishments; and they were not turned from their evil ways to give him glory.

Revelation 16:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 16:6 say?
Revelation 16:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For they made the blood of saints and prophets come out like a stream, and blood have you given them for drink; which is their right reward.”
Where is Revelation 16:6 in the Bible?
Revelation 16:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 16, verse 6.
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 16:6.
What translation should I read Revelation 16:6 in?
Revelation 16:6 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 16:6?
Revelation 16:6 reads (BBE): “For they made the blood of saints and prophets come out like a stream, and blood have you given them for drink; which is their right reward.” 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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