Revelation 10:9

Good News Translation

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.”

Cross References

Job 23:12

I always do what God commands; I follow his will, not my own desires.

Jeremiah 15:16

You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to you, Lord God Almighty, and so your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.

Ezekiel 2:8

“Mortal man, listen to what I tell you. Don't be rebellious like them. Open your mouth and eat what I am going to give you.”

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.

Colossians 3:6

Because of such things God's anger will come upon those who do not obey him.

Revelation 10:10

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.