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The third angel emptied his bowl into the rivers and streams. At once they turned to blood.

The fourth angel emptied his bowl on the sun, and it began to scorch people like fire.

The fifth angel emptied his bowl on the throne of the beast. At once darkness covered its kingdom, and its people began biting their tongues in pain.

The sixth angel emptied his bowl on the great Euphrates River, and it completely dried up to make a road for the kings from the east.

As soon as the seventh angel emptied his bowl in the air, a loud voice from the throne in the temple shouted, "It's done!"

The great city of Babylon split into three parts, and the cities of other nations fell. So God made Babylon drink from the wine cup that was filled with his anger.

These kings will go to war against the Lamb. But he will defeat them, because he is Lord over all lords and King over all kings. His followers are chosen and special and faithful.

I saw another angel come from heaven. This one had great power, and the earth was bright because of his glory.

On the streets of Babylon is found the blood of God's people and of his prophets, and everyone else."

because his judgments are honest and fair. That filthy prostitute ruined the earth with shameful deeds. But God has judged her and made her pay the price for murdering his servants."

So we will be glad and happy and give him praise. The wedding day of the Lamb is here, and his bride is ready.

He had eyes like flames of fire, and he was wearing a lot of crowns. His name was written on him, but he was the only one who knew what the name meant.

From his mouth a sharp sword went out to attack the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod and will show the fierce anger of God All-Powerful by trampling the grapes in the pit where wine is made.

On the part of the robe that covered his thigh was written, "KING OF KINGS AND Lord OF LORDS."

I also saw the beast and all kings of the earth come together. They fought against the rider on the white horse and against his army.

and they will march all the way across the earth. They will surround the camp of God's people and the city that his people love. But fire will come down from heaven and destroy the whole army.

I heard a loud voice shout from the throne: God's home is now with his people. He will live with them, and they will be his own. Yes, God will make his home among his people.

Then I was told: These words are true and can be trusted. The Lord God controls the spirits of his prophets, and he is the one who sent his angel to show his servants what must happen right away.