1. The Lamb opened the seventh seal. Then there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
2. And I saw the seven angels who stand before God. They were given seven trumpets.
3. Another angel came and stood at the altar. This angel had a golden holder for incense. The angel was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all God’s holy people. The angel put this offering on the golden altar before the throne.
4. The smoke from the incense went up from the angel’s hand to God. The smoke went up with the prayers of God’s people.
5. Then the angel filled the incense holder with fire from the altar and threw it down on the earth. Then there were flashes of lightning, thunder and other noises, and an earthquake.
6. Then the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to blow their trumpets.