Revelation 8:4 asv — And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand.

American Standard Version

"And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand. "

— Revelation 8:4, American Standard Version

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Revelation 8 — Context

1

And when he opened the seventh seal, there followed a silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.

2

And I saw the seven angels that stand before God; and there were given unto them seven trumpets.

3

And another angel came and stood over the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should add it unto the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

4

And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand.

5

And the angel taketh the censer; and he filled it with the fire of the altar, and cast it upon the earth: and there followed thunders, and voices, and lightnings, and an earthquake.

6

And the seven angels that had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.

7

And the first sounded, and there followed hail and fire, mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of the earth was burnt up, and the third part of the trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.

Revelation 8:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 8:4 say?
Revelation 8:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand. ”
Where is Revelation 8:4 in the Bible?
Revelation 8:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 8, verse 4.
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 8:4.
What translation should I read Revelation 8:4 in?
Revelation 8:4 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 8:4?
Revelation 8:4 reads (ASV): “And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand. ” 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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