Revelation 4:9 nasb — And when the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, to Him who lives forever a…

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"And when the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, to Him who lives forever and ever,"

— Revelation 4:9, NASB

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Revelation 4 — Context

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and before the throne there was something like a sea of glass, like crystal; and in the center and around the throne, four living creatures full of eyes in front and behind.

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The first creature was like a lion, and the second creature like a calf, and the third creature had a face like that of a man, and the fourth creature was like a flying eagle.

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And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and day and night they do not cease to say, "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY is THE LORD GOD, THE ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS AND WHO IS AND WHO IS TO COME."

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And when the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, to Him who lives forever and ever,

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the twenty-four elders will fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and will worship Him who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

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"Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created."

Revelation 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 4:9 say?
Revelation 4:9 in the NASB reads: “And when the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, to Him who lives forever and ever,”
Where is Revelation 4:9 in the Bible?
Revelation 4:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 4, 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 4:9.
What translation should I read Revelation 4:9 in?
Revelation 4:9 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 4:9?
Revelation 4:9 reads (NASB): “And when the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, to Him who lives forever and ever,” 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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