Revelation 14:18

New International Reader's Version

Still another angel came from the altar. He was in charge of the fire on the altar. He called out in a loud voice to the angel who had the sharp blade. “Take your blade,” he said, “and gather the bunches of grapes from the earth’s vine. Its grapes are ripe.”

Cross References

Joel 3:13

My soldiers, swing your blades. The nations are ripe for harvest. Come and stomp on them as if they were grapes. Crush them until the winepress of my anger is full. Do it until the wine spills over from the places where it is stored. The nations have committed far too many sins!”

Mark 4:29

Before long the grain ripens. So the farmer cuts it down, because the harvest is ready.”

Revelation 16:7

Then I heard the altar reply. It said, “Lord God who rules over all, the way you judge is true and fair.”

Revelation 16:8

The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun. The sun was allowed to burn people with fire.

Revelation 8:3

Another angel came and stood at the altar. He had a shallow gold cup for burning incense. He was given a lot of incense to offer on the golden altar. The altar was in front of the throne. With the incense he offered the prayers of all God’s people.