The Throne in Heaven

Revelation 4:2

In 9 translations

BSB: At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it.
KJV: And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
WEB: Immediately I was in the Spirit. Behold, there was a throne set in heaven, and one sitting on the throne
ASV: Straightway I was in the Spirit: and behold, there was a throne set in heaven, and one sitting upon the throne;
LSV: and immediately I was in [the] Spirit, and behold, a throne was set in Heaven, and on the throne is [One] sitting,
YLT: and immediately I was in the Spirit, and lo, a throne was set in the heaven, and upon the throne is [one] sitting,
DBY: Immediately I became in [the] Spirit; and behold, a throne stood in the heaven, and upon the throne one sitting,
DRC: And immediately I was in the spirit: and behold there was a throne set in heaven, and upon the throne one sitting.
GNV: And immediatly I was rauished in the spirit, and behold, a throne was set in heauen, and one sate vpon the throne.

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NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Byzantine text read τὸν (“the”); Textus Receptus read τοῦ (“the”).
NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Byzantine text read θρόνον (“throne”); Textus Receptus read θρόνου (“throne”).

Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)

In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include καὶ (“and”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.

SBLGNT apparatus (1)

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SBLGNT: εὐθέως. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read εὐθέως; Robinson–Pierpont read Καὶ εὐθέως.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT: εὐθέως ἐγενόμην ἐν πνεύματι· καὶ ἰδοὺ θρόνος ἔκειτο ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν θρόνον καθήμενος,
RP2018: Καὶ εὐθέως ἐγενόμην ἐν πνεύματι· καὶ ἰδού, θρόνος ἔκειτο ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν θρόνον καθήμενος,
TR-Boyd: Καὶ εὐθέως ἐγενόμην ἐν πνεύματι· καὶ ἰδού, θρόνος ἔκειτο ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ, καὶ ἐπὶ τοῦ θρόνου καθήμενος·
SCR1894: και ευθεως εγενομην εν πνευματι και ιδου θρονος εκειτο εν τω ουρανω και επι του θρονου καθημενος

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In the reference works topics that cite this verse

Throne Rainbow Seraphim Heavens Living creatures Luke, the Evangelist Ethics Vision Revelation of John

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Cross-references most cited first

Revelation 1:10On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,
1 Kings 22:19Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left.
Isaiah 6:1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple.
Ezekiel 3:12–14Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard a great rumbling sound behind me: ‘Blessed be the glory of the LORD in His dwelling place!’ It was the sound of the wings of the living creatures brushing against one another…
Ezekiel 1:26Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man.
Daniel 7:9As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels…
Revelation 4:5From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven Spirits of God.
Revelation 5:13And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and…
Revelation 5:1Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the One seated on the throne. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven seals.
Revelation 4:9And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne who lives forever and ever,
Hebrews 8:1The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Revelation 21:10And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God,
Ezekiel 1:28The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard…
Revelation 19:4And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!”
Revelation 20:11Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
Revelation 3:21To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

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