Revelation 4:2 nasb — Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was standing in heaven, and One sitting on the throne.

NASB

"Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was standing in heaven, and One sitting on the throne."

— Revelation 4:2, NASB

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Revelation 4 — Context

1

After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven, and the first voice which I had heard, like the sound of a trumpet speaking with me, said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after these things."

2

Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was standing in heaven, and One sitting on the throne.

3

And He who was sitting was like a jasper stone and a sardius in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald in appearance.

4

Around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads.

5

Out from the throne come flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God;

Revelation 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Revelation 4:2 say?
Revelation 4:2 in the NASB reads: “Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was standing in heaven, and One sitting on the throne.”
Where is Revelation 4:2 in the Bible?
Revelation 4:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 4, verse 2.
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 4:2.
What translation should I read Revelation 4:2 in?
Revelation 4:2 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 4:2?
Revelation 4:2 reads (NASB): “Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was standing in heaven, and One sitting on the throne.” 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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