Revelation 16
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Revelation 16:2-11

2So the first angel left the Temple and poured out his bowl on the earth, and horrible, malignant sores broke out on everyone who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped his statue.

3Then the second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it became like the blood of a corpse. And everything in the sea died.

4Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs, and they became blood.

5And I heard the angel who had authority over all water saying, “You are just, O Holy One, who is and who always was, because you have sent these judgments.

6Since they shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, you have given them blood to drink. It is their just reward.”

7And I heard a voice from the altar, saying, “Yes, O Lord God, the Almighty, your judgments are true and just.”

8Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, causing it to scorch everyone with its fire.

9Everyone was burned by this blast of heat, and they cursed the name of God, who had control over all these plagues. They did not repent of their sins and turn to God and give him glory.

10Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. His subjects ground their teeth in anguish,

11and they cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores. But they did not repent of their evil deeds and turn to God.

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