New International Reader's Version

Revelation 19:9-17 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

9. Here is what the angel told me to write. "Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!" Then he added, "These are the true words of God."

10. When I heard this, I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "Don't do that! I serve God, just as you do. I am God's servant, just like other believers who hold firmly to what Jesus has taught. Worship God! What Jesus taught is the very heart of prophecy."

11. I saw heaven standing open. There in front of me was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True. When he judges or makes war, he is always fair.

12. His eyes are like blazing fire. On his head are many crowns. A name is written on him that only he knows.

13. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood. His name is The Word of God.

14. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses. They were dressed in fine linen, white and clean.

15. Out of the rider's mouth comes a sharp sword. He will strike down the nations with it. Scripture says, "He will rule them with an iron rod." (Psalm 2:9) He stomps on the grapes of God's winepress. The winepress stands for the terrible anger of the God who rules over all.

16. Here is the name that is written on the rider's robe and on his thigh. the greatest king of all and the most powerful lord of all

17. I saw an angel standing in the sun. He cried in a loud voice to all the birds flying high in the air, "Come! Gather together for the great supper of God.