Revelation 16:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The fourth angel emptied his bowl on the sun, and it began to scorch people like fire.

Cross References

Isaiah 24:23

The moon and sun will both be embarrassed and ashamed. The LORD All-Powerful will rule on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, where he will show its rulers his wonderful glory.

Jonah 4:8

During the day the LORD sent a scorching wind, and the sun beat down on Jonah's head, making him feel faint. Jonah was ready to die, and he shouted, “I wish I were dead!”

Matthew 13:6

But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched and dried up, because they did not have enough roots.

Luke 21:25

Strange things will happen to the sun, moon, and stars. The nations on earth will be afraid of the roaring sea and tides, and they won't know what to do.

Acts 2:20

The sun will turn dark, and the moon will be as red as blood before the great and wonderful day of the Lord appears.

Revelation 14:18

After this, an angel with power over fire came from the altar and shouted to the angel who had the sickle. He said, “All grapes on earth are ripe! Harvest them with your sharp sickle.”

Revelation 6:12

When I saw the Lamb open the sixth seal, I looked and saw a great earthquake. The sun turned as dark as sackcloth, and the moon became as red as blood.

Revelation 7:16

They will never hunger or thirst again, and they won't be troubled by the sun or any scorching heat.

Revelation 8:12

When the fourth angel blew his trumpet, a third of the sun, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars were struck. They each lost a third of their light. So during a third of the day there was no light, and a third of the night was also without light.

Revelation 9:2

As it opened the tunnel, smoke poured out like the smoke of a great furnace. The sun and the air turned dark because of the smoke.