Revelation 10:10

Good News Translation

I took the little scroll from his hand and ate it, and it tasted sweet as honey in my mouth. But after I swallowed it, it turned sour in my stomach.

Cross References

Psalm 104:34

May he be pleased with my song, for my gladness comes from him.

Psalm 119:103

How sweet is the taste of your instructions— sweeter even than honey!

Psalm 19:10

They are more desirable than the finest gold; they are sweeter than the purest honey.

Proverbs 16:24

Kind words are like honey—sweet to the taste and good for your health.

Ezekiel 2:10

The hand unrolled the scroll, and I saw that there was writing on both sides—cries of grief were written there, and wails and groans.

Ezekiel 3:14

The power of the Lord came on me with great force, and as his spirit carried me off, I felt bitter and angry.

Ezekiel 3:3

He said, “Mortal man, eat this scroll that I give you; fill your stomach with it.” I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey.

Revelation 10:11

Then I was told, “Once again you must proclaim God's message about many nations, races, languages, and kings.”

Revelation 10:9

I went to the angel and asked him to give me the little scroll. He said to me, “Take it and eat it; it will turn sour in your stomach, but in your mouth it will be sweet as honey.”