6. You have given them blood to drinkbecause they have poured outthe blood of God’s people and prophets.This is what they deserve.”
7. Then I heard the altar answer,“Yes, Lord God Almighty, your judgments are true and fair.”
8. The fourth angel poured his bowl on the sun. The sun was allowed to burn people with fire.
9. They were severely burned. They cursed the name of God, who has the authority over these plagues. They would not change the way they think and act and give him glory.
10. The fifth angel poured his bowl on the throne of the beast. Its kingdom turned dark. People gnawed on their tongues in anguish
11. and cursed the God of heaven for their pains and their sores. However, they would not stop what they were doing.
12. The sixth angel poured his bowl on the great Euphrates River. The water in the river dried up to make a road for the kings from the east.
13. Then I saw three evil spirits like frogs come out of the mouths of the serpent, the beast, and the false prophet.
14. They are spirits of demons that do miracles. These spirits go to the kings of the whole world and gather them for the war on the frightening day of God Almighty.
15. “See, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains alert and doesn’t lose his clothes. He will not have to go naked and let others see his shame.”
16. The spirits gathered the kings at the place which is called Armageddon in Hebrew.
17. The seventh angel poured his bowl into the air. A loud voice came from the throne in the temple, and said, “It has happened!”