Revelation 10:9

New American Bible - revised edition

So I went up to the angel and told him to give me the small scroll. He said to me, “Take and swallow it. It will turn your stomach sour, but in your mouth it will taste as sweet as honey.”

Cross References

Job 23:12

From the commands of his lips I have not departed; the words of his mouth I have treasured in my heart.

Jeremiah 15:16

When I found your words, I devoured them; your words were my joy, the happiness of my heart, Because I bear your name, Lord, God of hosts.

Ezekiel 2:8

But you, son of man, hear me when I speak to you and do not rebel like this rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.

Ezekiel 3:14

And the spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went off, my spirit angry and bitter, for the hand of the Lord pressed hard on me.

Colossians 3:6

Because of these the wrath of God is coming [upon the disobedient].

Revelation 10:10

I took the small scroll from the angel’s hand and swallowed it. In my mouth it was like sweet honey, but when I had eaten it, my stomach turned sour.