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He broke open the second lock. Then I heard the second living being say, "Come and see!"

He broke open the third lock. Then I heard the third living being say, "Come and see!" I looked and saw a black horse. The one who sat on it had something in his hand with which to weigh things.

He broke open the fourth lock. Then I heard the fourth living being say, "Come and see!"

The first time of trouble is past. But see, there are two more times of trouble coming after this.

The men that were still living after these troubles were past would not turn away from worshiping demons. They would not turn away from false gods made from gold and silver and brass and stone and wood. None of these false gods can see or hear or walk.

I was given a stick that is used to see how big things are. Someone said, "Go up to the house of God and find out how big it is. Find out about the altar also. See how many people are worshiping.

(See! I will come like a robber. The man is happy who stays awake and keeps his clothes ready. He will not be walking around without clothes and be ashamed.)

"Then the kings of the earth will cry for her and be sorry when they see the smoke of her burning. They are the ones who did sex sins with her and lived as rich people.

I heard a loud voice coming from heaven. It said, "See! God's home is with men. He will live with them. They will be His people. God Himself will be with them. He will be their God.

Then the One sitting on the throne said, "See! I am making all things new. Write, for these words are true and faithful."

I did not see a house of God in the city. The All-powerful Lord God and the Lamb are the house of God in this city.

They will see His face and His name will be written on their foreheads.

"See! I am coming soon. The one who obeys what is written in this Book is happy!"

"See! I am coming soon. I am bringing with Me the reward I will give to everyone for what he has done.