Revelation 20:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I also saw all the dead people standing in front of that throne. Every one of them was there, no matter who they had once been. Several books were opened, and then the book of life was opened. The dead were judged by what those books said they had done.

Cross References

Psalm 28:4

Treat them as they deserve! Punish them for their sins.

Psalm 62:12

and I am very kind.” The Lord rewards each of us according to what we do.

Psalm 69:28

Wipe their names from the book of the living; remove them from the list of the innocent.

Proverbs 24:12

Don't say, “I didn't know it!” God can read your mind. He watches each of us and knows our thoughts. And God will pay us back for what we do.

Proverbs 24:29

or say to someone, “I'll get even with you!”

Ecclesiastes 12:14

God will judge everything we do, even what is done in secret, whether good or bad.

Jeremiah 17:10

But I know your deeds and your thoughts, and I will make sure you get what you deserve.

Jeremiah 32:19

With great wisdom you make plans, and with your great power you do all the mighty things you planned. Nothing we do is hidden from your eyes, and you reward or punish us as we deserve.

Daniel 7:10

and flames were dashing out from all around him. Countless thousands were standing there to serve him. The time of judgment began, and the books were opened.

Matthew 11:22

I tell you that on the day of judgment the people of Tyre and Sidon will get off easier than you will.

Matthew 16:27

The Son of Man will soon come in the glory of his Father and with his angels to reward all people for what they have done.

Luke 10:20

But don't be happy because evil spirits obey you. Be happy that your names are written in heaven!

Acts 24:15

I am just as sure as these people are that God will raise from death everyone who is good or evil.

Romans 2:6

God will reward each of us for what we have done.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don't judge anyone until the Lord returns. He will show what is hidden in the dark and what is in everyone's heart. Then God will be the one who praises each of us.

2 Corinthians 5:10

After all, Christ will judge each of us for the good or the bad that we do while living in these bodies.

Philippians 4:3

And, my true partner, I ask you to help them. These women have worked together with me and with Clement and with the others in spreading the good news. Their names are now written in the book of life.

Revelation 11:18

When the nations got angry, you became angry too! Now the time has come for the dead to be judged. It is time for you to reward your servants the prophets and all your people who honour your name, no matter who they are. It is time to destroy everyone who has destroyed the earth.”

Revelation 13:8

The beast was worshipped by everyone whose name wasn't written before the time of creation in the book of the Lamb who was killed.

Revelation 17:8

The beast you saw is one that used to be and no longer is. It will come back from the deep pit, but only to be destroyed. Everyone on earth whose names were not written in the book of life before the time of creation will be amazed. They will see this beast that used to be and no longer is, but will be once more.

Revelation 19:5

From the throne a voice said, “If you worship and fear our God, give praise to him, no matter who you are.”

Revelation 2:23

I will even kill her followers. Then all the churches will see that I know everyone's thoughts and feelings. I will treat each of you as you deserve.

Revelation 20:11

I saw a great white throne with someone sitting on it. Earth and heaven tried to run away, but there was nowhere for them to go.

Revelation 20:13

The sea gave up the dead people who were in it, and death and its kingdom also gave up their dead. Then everyone was judged by what they had done.

Revelation 20:15

Anyone whose name wasn't written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.

Revelation 21:27

But nothing unworthy will be allowed to enter. No one who is dirty-minded or who tells lies will be there. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life will be in the city.

Revelation 22:12

Then I was told: I am coming soon! And when I come, I will reward everyone for what they have done.

Revelation 3:5

Everyone who wins the victory will wear white clothes. Their names will not be erased from the book of life, and I will tell my Father and his angels that they are my followers.