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Revelation 6:16

Revelation 6:17 web — for the great day of his wrath has come; and who is able to stand?"

World English Bible

"for the great day of his wrath has come; and who is able to stand?""

— Revelation 6:17, World English Bible

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Revelation 6 — Context

14

The sky was removed like a scroll when it is rolled up. Every mountain and island were moved out of their places.

15

The kings of the earth, the princes, the commanding officers, the rich, the strong, and every slave and free person, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains.

16

They told the mountains and the rocks, "Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb,

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for the great day of his wrath has come; and who is able to stand?"

Revelation 6:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Revelation 6:17 say?
Revelation 6:17 in the World English Bible reads: “for the great day of his wrath has come; and who is able to stand?"”
Where is Revelation 6:17 in the Bible?
Revelation 6:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 6, verse 17.
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 6:17.
What translation should I read Revelation 6:17 in?
Revelation 6:17 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 6:17?
Revelation 6:17 reads (WEB): “for the great day of his wrath has come; and who is able to stand?"” 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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