Revelation 8:1

The Text-Critical English New Testament

When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

Cross References

Matthew 27:66

So they went and secured the tomb by sealing the stone and posting the guard of soldiers.

Revelation 5:1

Then I saw in the right hand of him who sits on the throne a scroll written on the inside and outside, sealed with seven seals.

Revelation 5:9

And they sang a new song: “Worthy are yoʋ to take the scroll and open its seals, for yoʋ were slain, and by yoʋr blood yoʋ redeemed us for God out of every tribe, tongue, people, and nation.

Revelation 6:1

Then I saw the Lamb open one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder, “Come and see.”

Revelation 6:12

Then I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake. The sun became as black as sackcloth made of goat hair, the entire moon became like blood,

Revelation 6:3

When the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come.”

Revelation 6:5

When the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see.” And behold, there was a black horse! Its rider had a balance scale in his hand.

Revelation 6:7

When the Lamb opened the fourth seal, I heard the fourth living creature say, “Come and see.”

Revelation 6:9

When the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and because of the testimony of the Lamb which they had upheld.