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Revelation 6:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When the fifth seal was broken open, I could see under the altar the souls of people who had been killed because they stood up for God's word and refused to back down from what they believed about him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Some people loved God's truth so much they were willing to die for it.

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