13. At that moment a violent earthquake took place, a tenth of the city fell, and 7,000 people were killed in the earthquake. The survivors were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.
14. The second woe has passed. Take note: The third woe is coming quickly!
15. The seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying:The kingdom of the world has become the kingdomof our Lord and of His Messiah,and He will reign forever and ever!
16. The 24 elders, who were seated before God on their thrones, fell facedown and worshiped God,
17. saying:We thank You, Lord God, the Almighty,who is and who was, because You have taken Your great powerand have begun to reign.
18. The nations were angry, but Your wrath has come.The time has comefor the dead to be judgedand to give the rewardto Your servants the prophets, to the saints, and to those who fear Your name,both small and great, and the time has come to destroythose who destroy the earth.
19. God’s sanctuary in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His sanctuary. There were flashes of lightning, rumblings of thunder, an earthquake, and severe hail.