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Revelation 20:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

They spread across the whole earth and surrounded the camp where God's people were, along with the city he loves. Then fire came straight down from heaven and completely destroyed them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's final protection hits different — when evil tries to surround his people, heaven's fire ends it all.

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