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Revelation 20:2

Revelation 20:1 kjv — And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.

King James Version

"And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand."

— Revelation 20:1, King James Version

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Revelation 20 — Context

1

And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.

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And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,

3

And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.

4

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Revelation 20:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 20:1 say?
Revelation 20:1 in the King James Version reads: “And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.”
Where is Revelation 20:1 in the Bible?
Revelation 20:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 20, verse 1.
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 20:1.
What translation should I read Revelation 20:1 in?
Revelation 20:1 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 20:1?
Revelation 20:1 reads (KJV): “And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.” 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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