Revelation 6:6

New International Reader's Version

Next, I heard what sounded like a voice coming from among the four living creatures. It said, “Two pounds of wheat for a day’s pay. And six pounds of barley for a day’s pay. And leave the olive oil and the wine alone!”

Cross References

Psalm 76:10

Your anger against sinners brings you praise. Those who live through your anger gather to worship you.

Matthew 24:7

Nation will fight against nation. Kingdom will fight against kingdom. People will go hungry. There will be earthquakes in many places.

Revelation 4:6

There was something that looked like a sea of glass in front of the throne. It was as clear as crystal. In the inner circle, around the throne, were four living creatures. They were covered with eyes, in front and in back.

Revelation 4:8

Each of the four living creatures had six wings. Each creature was covered all over with eyes. It had eyes even under its wings. Day and night, they never stop saying, “ ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God who rules over all.’ (Isaiah 6:3) He was, and he is, and he will come.”

Revelation 7:3

“Do not harm the land or the sea or the trees,” he said. “Wait until we mark with this seal the foreheads of those who serve our God.”

Revelation 9:4

They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree. They were supposed to harm only the people without God’s official seal on their foreheads.