Revelation 6:3 web — When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, "Come!"

World English Bible

"When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, "Come!""

— Revelation 6:3, World English Bible

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Revelation 6 — Context

1

I saw that the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying, as with a voice of thunder, "Come and see!"

2

And behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow. A crown was given to him, and he came forth conquering, and to conquer.

3

When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, "Come!"

4

Another came forth, a red horse. To him who sat on it was given power to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another. There was given to him a great sword.

5

When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, "Come and see!" And behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a balance in his hand.

6

I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, "A choenix of wheat for a denarius, and three choenix of barley for a denarius! Don't damage the oil and the wine!"

Revelation 6:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 6:3 say?
Revelation 6:3 in the World English Bible reads: “When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, "Come!"”
Where is Revelation 6:3 in the Bible?
Revelation 6:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 6, verse 3.
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 6:3.
What translation should I read Revelation 6:3 in?
Revelation 6:3 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 6:3?
Revelation 6:3 reads (WEB): “When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, "Come!"” 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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