KJV ORIGINAL
Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He was shouting at the top of his lungs: 'Have deep respect for God and honor him, because the time for his judgment has arrived! Worship the one who created the heavens, the earth, the oceans, and every spring of water.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The creator of everything deserves your respect and worship — especially when judgment day arrives.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Revelation was written by John, often identified as John of Patmos, to seven churches in Asia Minor around the late 1st century CE. It was written to encourage Christians facing Roman persecution and emperor worship, offering a prophetic vision of God's ultimate triumph.
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