6 Or “in the spirit.” “Spirit” could refer either to the Holy Spirit or the human spirit, but in either case John was in “a state of spiritual exaltation best described as a trance” (R. H. Mounce, Revelation [], ).
7 Grk “and behold.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) at the beginning of this statement has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis ( 468 1).
8 537 κεῖμαι 2 gives the translation “stand” for the term in this verse.

In other versions

At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne.

At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it.

Immediately I was in the Spirit, and there was a throne in heaven and someone was seated on it.

And instantly I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne in heaven and someone sitting on it.

Immediately I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one was seated on the throne.

And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.

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