Revelation 20:9 cpdv — And fire from God descended from heaven and devoured them. And the devil, who seduced them, was cast into the pool of f…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And fire from God descended from heaven and devoured them. And the devil, who seduced them, was cast into the pool of fire and sulphur, "

— Revelation 20:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Revelation 20 — Context

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Blessed and holy is he who takes part in the First Resurrection. Over these the second death has no power. But they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and they shall reign with him for a thousand years.

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And when the thousand years will have been completed, Satan shall be released from his prison, and he will go out and seduce the nations which are upon the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog. And he will gather them together for battle, those whose number is like the sand of the sea.

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And they climbed across the breadth of the earth, and they encompassed the camp of the Saints and the Beloved City.

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And fire from God descended from heaven and devoured them. And the devil, who seduced them, was cast into the pool of fire and sulphur,

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where both the beast and the false prophetess shall be tortured, day and night, forever and ever.

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And I saw a great white throne, and One sitting upon it, from whose sight earth and heaven fled, and no place was found for them.

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And I saw the dead, great and small, standing in view of the throne. And books were opened. And another Book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged by those things that had been written in the books, according to their works.

Revelation 20:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Revelation 20:9 say?
Revelation 20:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And fire from God descended from heaven and devoured them. And the devil, who seduced them, was cast into the pool of fire and sulphur, ”
Where is Revelation 20:9 in the Bible?
Revelation 20:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 20, verse 9.
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 20:9.
What translation should I read Revelation 20:9 in?
Revelation 20:9 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 20:9?
Revelation 20:9 reads (CPDV): “And fire from God descended from heaven and devoured them. And the devil, who seduced them, was cast into the pool of fire and sulphur, ” 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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