Revelation 16:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then I heard the angel who's in charge of all the waters speak up: 'You're completely righteous, Lord — the one who exists now, who always has, and who always will — because the way you're judging this is totally just.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in the middle of judgment, God's decisions are always fair and right.

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