Revelation 4:3–8

³The one seated^A there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian stone.^an A rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald surrounded the throne.^ao

⁴Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones sat twenty-four elders^ap dressed in white clothes,^aq with golden crowns on their heads.^ar

⁵Flashes of lightning and rumblings and peals of thunder came from the throne.^as Seven fiery torches were burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God.^{a 6}Something like a sea of glass, similar to crystal, was also before the throne.^b

Four living creatures covered with eyes in front and in back were around the throne on each side. ⁷The first living creature was like a lion; the second living creature was like an ox; the third living creature had a face like a man; and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle.^{c 8}Each of the four living creatures had six wings;^d they were covered with eyes around and inside. Day and night^e they never stop,^B saying,

Holy, holy, holy,

Lord God, the Almighty,

who was, who is, and who is to come.^f