Revelation 8:4

New International Reader's Version

The smoke of the incense rose up from the angel’s hand. The prayers of God’s people rose up together with it. The smoke and the prayers went up in front of God.

Cross References

Psalm 141:2

May my prayer come to you like the sweet smell of incense. When I lift up my hands in prayer, may it be like the evening sacrifice.

Exodus 30:1

“Make an altar for burning incense. Make it out of acacia wood.

Numbers 7:62

He brought one gold dish that weighed four ounces. It was filled with incense.

Luke 1:10

The time came for this to be done. All who had gathered to worship were praying outside.

Acts 10:4

Cornelius was afraid. He stared at the angel. “What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to poor people are like an offering to God. So he has remembered you.

Revelation 15:8

The temple was filled with smoke that came from the glory and power of God. No one could enter the temple at that time. They had to wait until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.

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.