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Revelation 4:1 bbe — After these things I saw a door open in heaven, and the first voice came to my ears, like the sound of a horn, saying,…

Bible in Basic English

"After these things I saw a door open in heaven, and the first voice came to my ears, like the sound of a horn, saying, Come up here, and I will make clear to you the things which are to come."

— Revelation 4:1, Bible in Basic English

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Revelation 4 — Context

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After these things I saw a door open in heaven, and the first voice came to my ears, like the sound of a horn, saying, Come up here, and I will make clear to you the things which are to come.

2

Straight away I was in the Spirit: and I saw a high seat in heaven, and one was seated on it;

3

And to my eyes he was like a jasper and a sardius stone: and there was an arch of light round the high seat, like an emerald.

4

And round about the high seat were four and twenty seats: and on them I saw four and twenty rulers seated, clothed in white robes; and on their heads crowns of gold.

Revelation 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 4:1 say?
Revelation 4:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “After these things I saw a door open in heaven, and the first voice came to my ears, like the sound of a horn, saying, Come up here, and I will make clear to you the things which are to come.”
Where is Revelation 4:1 in the Bible?
Revelation 4:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 4, 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 4:1.
What translation should I read Revelation 4:1 in?
Revelation 4:1 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 4:1?
Revelation 4:1 reads (BBE): “After these things I saw a door open in heaven, and the first voice came to my ears, like the sound of a horn, saying, Come up here, and I will make clear to you the things which are to come.” 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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