KJV ORIGINAL
And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Right away, I was caught up in the Spirit, and there it was — a throne set up in heaven with someone sitting on it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
John got an instant backstage pass to heaven's throne room.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
John wrote the Book of Revelation to seven churches in Asia Minor during the late first century CE. It was written to encourage Christians facing persecution and internal challenges, offering hope and a vision of God's ultimate victory.
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