Then I heard a voice from heaven.“ Write this,” it said.“ Blessed are the dead who die as believers in the Lord from now on.”“ Yes,” says the Holy Spirit.“ They will rest from their labor. What they have done will not be forgotten.”

我听见从天上有声音说：“你要写下：从今以后，在主里面而死的人有福了！”圣灵说：“是的，他们息了自己的劳苦，做工的果效也随着他们。”

我听见从天上有声音说：“你要写下：从今以后，在主里死去的人有福了。”圣灵说：“是的，他们要从自己的劳苦中得安息，因为工作的成果永随着他们。”

我听见从天上有声音说：“你要写下：从今以后，在主里死去的人有福了。”圣灵说：“是的，他们要从自己的劳苦中得安息，因为工作的成果永随着他们。”

我听见天上有声音说：“你将下面的话写下来，从今以后，那些为主而死的人有福了！”圣灵说：“是的！他们将得享安息，不再劳苦。他们工作的成果必随着他们。”

我听见从天上有声音说：“你要写下来！从今以后，那在主里死去的人有福了！”圣灵说：“是的，他们脱离自己的劳苦，得享安息了，他们的作为也随着他们。”

接着，我听见有声音从天上传来，说：“你当写下：从今以后，在主里死去的人是蒙福的！”圣灵说：“是的！他们将脱离自己的劳苦进入安息，因为他们的作为将伴随着他们。”

我聽見從天上有聲音說：「你要寫下：從今以後，在主裏面而死的人有福了！」聖靈說：「是的，他們息了自己的勞苦，做工的果效也隨着他們。」

我聽見從天上有聲音說：「你要寫下：從今以後，在主裏死去的人有福了。」聖靈說：「是的，他們要從自己的勞苦中得安息，因為工作的成果永隨着他們。」

我聽見從天上有聲音說：「你要寫下：從今以後，在主裏死去的人有福了。」聖靈說：「是的，他們要從自己的勞苦中得安息，因為工作的成果永隨着他們。」

我聽見天上有聲音說：「你將下面的話寫下來，從今以後，那些為主而死的人有福了！」聖靈說：「是的！他們將得享安息，不再勞苦。他們工作的成果必隨著他們。」

我聽見從天上有聲音說：“你要寫下來！從今以後，那在主裡死去的人有福了！”聖靈說：“是的，他們脫離自己的勞苦，得享安息了，他們的作為也隨著他們。”

我聽見從天上有聲音說：『你要寫下來：「在主裏面死去的人有福啊！」』聖靈說：『從今以後、他們歇了他們的勞苦而得安息；他們所作的工就永跟着他們。』

接著，我聽見有聲音從天上傳來，說：「你當寫下：從今以後，在主裡死去的人是蒙福的！」聖靈說：「是的！他們將脫離自己的勞苦進入安息，因為他們的作為將伴隨著他們。」

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又聞一音發自天上曰：『書之：此後庇主之蔭而死者、洵為有福。聖神曰：「誠哉、若輩必得釋其勞苦、而永享安寧；以若輩平生功德常隨其身。」』

Then I heard a voice from heaven say,“ Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”“ Yes,” says the Spirit,“ they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

And I heard a voice from heaven saying,“ Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”“ Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit,“ that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”

And I heard a voice from heaven saying,“ Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!”

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying,“ Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”“ Yes,” says the Spirit,“ so they will rest from their labors, since their works follow them.”

And I heard a voice from heaven, saying,“ Write:‘ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!’ ”“ Yes,” says the Spirit,“ so that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow with them.”

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me,“ Write:‘ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’”“ Yes,” says the Spirit,“ that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”

And I heard a voice from heaven saying, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying,“ Write: The dead who die in the Lord from now on are blessed.”“ Yes,” says the Spirit,“ let them rest from their labors, for their works follow them!”

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed[ are] the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

Then I heard a voice from heaven say,“ Write this:‘ Blessed are the dead, those who die in the Lord from this moment on!’”“ Yes,” says the Spirit,“ so they can rest from their hard work, because their deeds will follow them.”

I heard a voice from heaven saying,“ Write,‘ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’”“ Yes,” says the Spirit,“ that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.”

The Lord himself will come down from heaven. We will hear a loud command. We will hear the voice of the leader of the angels. We will hear a blast from God’s trumpet. Many who believe in Christ will have died already. They will rise first.

Then each of them was given a white robe.“ Wait a little longer,” they were told.“ There are still more of your believing brothers and sisters who will be killed. They will be killed just as you were.”

So there is still a Sabbath rest for God’s people.God rested from his work. Those who enjoy God’s rest also rest from their works.So let us make every effort to enjoy that rest. Then no one will die by disobeying as they did.

Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them. They will be priests of God and of Christ. They will rule with him for 1,000 years.

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

Those who are right with God die. And no one really cares about it. People who are faithful to the Lord are swept away by trouble. And no one understands why that happens to those who do what is right.Those who lead honest lives will enjoy peace and rest when they die.

God’s holiness leads the way in front of him. It prepares the way for his coming.

In the grave, sinful people don’t cause trouble anymore. And there tired people find rest.Prisoners also enjoy peace there. They don’t hear a slave driver shouting at them anymore.The least important and most important people are there. And there the slaves are set free from their owners.

He who was sitting on the throne said,“ I am making everything new!” Then he said,“ Write this down. You can trust these words. They are true.”

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.Now there is a crown waiting for me. It is given to those who are right with God. The Lord, who judges fairly, will give it to me on the day he returns. He will not give it only to me. He will also give it to all those who are longing for him to return.

The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air. Out of the temple came a loud voice from the throne. It said,“ It is done!”

Jesus died for us. Some will be alive when he comes. Others will be dead. Either way, we will live together with him.

I answered,“ Sir, you know.” He said,“ They are the ones who have come out of the time of terrible suffering. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.So“ they are in front of the throne of God. They serve him day and night in his temple. The one who sits on the throne will be with them to keep them safe.‘ Never again will they be hungry. Never again will they be thirsty. The sun will not beat down on them.’( Isaiah 49:10) The heat of the desert will not harm them.The Lamb, who is at the center of the area around the throne, will be their shepherd.‘ He will lead them to springs of living water.’( Isaiah 49:10)‘ And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”( Isaiah 25:8)

Those the Lord has saved will return to their land. They will sing as they enter the city of Zion. Joy that lasts forever will be like beautiful crowns on their heads. They will be filled with gladness and joy. Sorrow and sighing will be gone.

Those who have died believing in Christ are also lost.

I tell you, use the riches of this world to help others. In that way, you will make friends for yourselves. Then when your riches are gone, you will be welcomed into your eternal home in heaven.

God is fair. He will pay back trouble to those who give you trouble.He will help you who are troubled. And he will also help us. All these things will happen when the Lord Jesus appears from heaven. He will come in blazing fire. He will come with his powerful angels.

Don’t be fooled. You can’t outsmart God. A man gathers a crop from what he plants.Some people plant to please their desires controlled by sin. From these desires they will harvest death. Others plant to please the Holy Spirit. From the Spirit they will harvest eternal life.

We are certain about that. We would rather be away from our bodies and at home with the Lord.

We believe that Jesus died and rose again. When he returns, many who believe in him will have died already. We believe that God will bring them back with Jesus.

I was hungry. And you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty. And you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger. And you invited me in.I needed clothes. And you gave them to me. I was sick. And you took care of me. I was in prison. And you came to visit me.’“ Then the people who have done what is right will answer him.‘ Lord,’ they will ask,‘ when did we see you hungry and feed you? When did we see you thirsty and give you something to drink?When did we see you as a stranger and invite you in? When did we see you needing clothes and give them to you?When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’“ The King will reply,‘ What I’m about to tell you is true. Anything you did for one of the least important of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Then God’s temple in heaven was opened. Inside it the wooden chest called the ark of his covenant could be seen. There were flashes of lightning, rumblings and thunder, an earthquake and a severe hailstorm.

God is fair. He will not forget what you have done. He will remember the love you have shown him. You showed it when you helped his people. And you show it when you keep on helping them.We want each of you to be faithful to the very end. If you are, then what you hope for will fully happen.

If we live, we live to honor the Lord. If we die, we die to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

Your servant is warned by them. When people obey them, they are greatly rewarded.

When they had spoken, I was getting ready to write. But I heard a voice from heaven say,“ Seal up what the seven thunders have said. Do not write it down.”

For me, life finds all its meaning in Christ. Death also has its benefits.Suppose I go on living in my body. Then I will be able to carry on my work. It will bear a lot of fruit. But what should I choose? I don’t know!I can’t decide between the two. I long to leave this world and be with Christ. That is better by far.

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 Messiah. He will rule for ever and ever.”

“ But Abraham replied,‘ Son, remember what happened in your lifetime. You received your good things. Lazarus received bad things. Now he is comforted here, and you are in terrible pain.

But my life might even be poured out like a drink offering on your sacrifices. I’m talking about the way you serve because you believe. Even so, I am glad. I am joyful with all of you.

I looked and saw how much people were suffering on this earth. I saw the tears of those who are suffering. They don’t have anyone to comfort them. Power is on the side of those who treat them badly. Those who are suffering don’t have anyone to comfort them.Then I announced that those who have already died are happier than those who are still alive.

My dear brothers and sisters, remain strong in the faith. Don’t let anything move you. Always give yourselves completely to the work of the Lord. Because you belong to the Lord, you know that your work is not worthless.

A voice from heaven said,“ This is my Son, and I love him. I am very pleased with him.”

“ Here is what I command you to write to the church in Ephesus. Here are the words of Jesus, who holds the seven stars in his right hand. He also walks among the seven golden lampstands. He says,

The voice said,“ Write on a scroll what you see. Send it to the seven churches in Asia Minor. They are Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.”