Revelation 4:2 web — Immediately I was in the Spirit. Behold, there was a throne set in heaven, and one sitting on the throne

World English Bible

"Immediately I was in the Spirit. Behold, there was a throne set in heaven, and one sitting on the throne"

— Revelation 4:2, World English Bible

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Revelation 4 — Context

1

After these things I looked and saw a door opened in heaven, and the first voice that I heard, like a trumpet speaking with me, was one saying, "Come up here, and I will show you the things which must happen after this."

2

Immediately I was in the Spirit. Behold, there was a throne set in heaven, and one sitting on the throne

3

that looked like a jasper stone and a sardius. There was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald to look at.

4

Around the throne were twenty-four thrones. On the thrones were twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in white garments, with crowns of gold on their heads.

5

Out of the throne proceed lightnings, sounds, and thunders. There were seven lamps of fire burning before his 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 World English Bible reads: “Immediately I was in the Spirit. Behold, there was a throne set 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 (WEB): “Immediately I was in the Spirit. Behold, there was a throne set 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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