Revelation 8:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Then the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God's people, went up to God from the hand of the angel.

Cross References

Psalm 141:2

Think of my prayer as sweet-smelling incense, and think of my lifted hands as an evening sacrifice.

Exodus 30:1

Build an altar of acacia wood where you can burn incense.

Luke 1:10

while the people stood outside praying.

Acts 10:4

Cornelius was surprised and stared at the angel. Then he asked, “What is this all about?” The angel answered, “God has heard your prayers and knows about your gifts to the poor.

Revelation 15:8

The temple quickly filled with smoke from the glory and power of God. No one could enter it until the seven angels had finished pouring out the seven last troubles.

Revelation 8:3

Another angel, who had a gold container for incense, came and stood at the altar. This one was given a lot of incense to offer with the prayers of God's people on the gold altar in front of the throne.