Revelation 6:9

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When the Lamb broke open the fifth seal, under the altar I saw the souls of people who had been killed because of God’s word and their faithful witness.

Cross References

Revelation 20:4

I saw thrones, and those who had been given authority to judge were sitting on them. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because they’d spoken the truth about Jesus and the word of God. They hadn’t worshiped the beast or its statue, and they hadn’t received its mark on their foreheads or hands. They came to life and ruled with Christ for 1,000 years.

John 16:2

You’re going to be thrown out of the synagogue. In fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they’re serving God.

Revelation 1:9

I, John, am your brother and your partner in the suffering, the kingdom, and the patient endurance of Jesus. I was on the island of Patmos because of God’s word and the testimony of Jesus.

Revelation 2:13

‘I know that even though you live where Satan has his throne, you’re still faithful to me. You didn’t give up your faith even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city, where Satan lives.

2 Timothy 1:8

So don’t be ashamed of the message about our Lord, and don’t be ashamed of me, his prisoner. Instead, join with me as I suffer for the good news. God’s power will help us do that.

Revelation 16:7

Then I heard the altar reply. It said, “Yes, Lord God Almighty, the way you judge is true and fair.”

Revelation 14:18

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

Revelation 1:2

This is a record of everything he saw, that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:23

I can’t decide between the two. I long to depart and be with Christ. That would be better by far.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We live this way confidently, as I said, because we’d rather be away from our bodies and at home with the Lord.

Revelation 19:10

When I heard this, I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I’m God’s servant, just like you and your brothers and sisters who hold firmly to what Jesus taught. Worship God! The Spirit of prophecy tells the truth about Jesus.”

Revelation 8:3

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

2 Timothy 4:6

I’m already being poured out like a drink offering. It will soon be time for me to leave.

Revelation 9:13

The sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the four corners of the golden altar that stands in front of God.

Philippians 2:17

But even if my life is going to be poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I’ll be glad and joyful with all of you.

Hebrews 12:23

You’ve come to a special community of people: God considers each and every one of them to be his firstborn child! Their names are written in heaven. You’ve come to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of godly people who’ve been made perfect.