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Revelation 6:1 bbe — And I saw when the Lamb undid one of the stamps, and the voice of one of the four beasts came to my ears, saying as wit…

Bible in Basic English

"And I saw when the Lamb undid one of the stamps, and the voice of one of the four beasts came to my ears, saying as with a voice of thunder, Come and see."

— Revelation 6:1, Bible in Basic English

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Revelation 6 — Context

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And I saw when the Lamb undid one of the stamps, and the voice of one of the four beasts came to my ears, saying as with a voice of thunder, Come and see.

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And I saw a white horse, and he who was seated on it had a bow; and there was given to him a crown: and he went out with power to overcome.

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And when the second stamp was undone, the voice of the second beast came to my ears, saying, Come and see.

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And another horse came out, a red horse; and it was given to him who was seated on it to take peace from the earth, so that people might put one another to death: and there was given to him a great sword.

Revelation 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 6:1 say?
Revelation 6:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And I saw when the Lamb undid one of the stamps, and the voice of one of the four beasts came to my ears, saying as with a voice of thunder, Come and see.”
Where is Revelation 6:1 in the Bible?
Revelation 6:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 6, 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 6:1.
What translation should I read Revelation 6:1 in?
Revelation 6:1 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 6:1?
Revelation 6:1 reads (BBE): “And I saw when the Lamb undid one of the stamps, and the voice of one of the four beasts came to my ears, saying as with a voice of thunder, Come and see.” 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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