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Revelation 19:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then a voice came from the throne saying, 'Everyone who serves God, praise him! Whether you're just starting out or you've been following him forever, whether you feel important or totally ordinary, all of you, worship our God.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God wants praise from everyone who follows him, no matter where you are in life.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John around 95 AD during the reign of Emperor Domitian, a time when Christians faced intense persecution from the Roman Empire for their faith. In this verse, part of a heavenly vision celebrating God's victory over evil forces like Babylon, a voice from the throne calls for universal praise from all believers. This reflects the biblical emphasis on worship as a response to God's sovereignty amid trials.

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