Revelation 11:1

Good News Translation

I was then given a stick that looked like a measuring-rod, and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count those who are worshiping in the temple.

Cross References

Isaiah 28:17

Justice will be the measuring line for the foundation, and honesty will be its plumb line.” Hailstorms will sweep away all the lies you depend on, and floods will destroy your security.

Daniel 7:27

The power and greatness of all the kingdoms on earth will be given to the people of the Supreme God. Their royal power will never end, and all rulers on earth will serve and obey them.”

2 Corinthians 6:16

How can God's temple come to terms with pagan idols? For we are the temple of the living God! As God himself has said, “I will make my home with my people and live among them; I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”

1 Peter 2:5

Come as living stones, and let yourselves be used in building the spiritual temple, where you will serve as holy priests to offer spiritual and acceptable sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are the chosen race, the King's priests, the holy nation, God's own people, chosen to proclaim the wonderful acts of God, who called you out of darkness into his own marvelous light.

Revelation 10:11

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

Revelation 21:15

The angel who spoke to me had a gold measuring stick to measure the city, its gates, and its wall.