14. The second terrible judgment has passed. The third is coming soon.
15. The seventh angel blew his trumpet. There were loud voices in heaven. They said, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ. He will rule for ever and ever."
16. The 24 elders were sitting on their thrones in front of God. They fell on their faces and worshiped God.
17. They said, "Lord God who rules over all, we give thanks to you. You are the One who is and who was. We give you thanks because you have taken your great power and have begun to rule.