The twenty-four elders and the four [ living ] creatures fell down and worshiped God, [ who was seated on the throne ]. And they cried: “Amen, Hallelujah!” Then a voice came from the throne, [ saying ]: “Praise our God, all you his servants, you [ who fear him ], both great and small!”
Then I heard [ what sounded like a great multitude ], like the roar of [ rushing ] waters and like loud peals of thunder, [ shouting ]: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let [ us rejoice and be glad and give him glory ]! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made [ herself ready ]. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her [ to wear ].” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.) Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those [ who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb ]!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.” At this I fell at his feet [ to worship him ]. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters [ who hold to the testimony of Jesus ]. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy [ who bears testimony to Jesus ].”