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Revelation 14:6

What does Revelation 14:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Revelation 14:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Revelation 14:6 means

John sees another angel flying in mid-heaven, visible to all, carrying eternal good tidings for every nation, tribe, tongue, and people. The message is timeless—good news that does not expire—and universal in scope. Even as judgment draws near, God’s heart is to make His call known to all. No one is beyond the reach of this proclamation. The setting in mid-heaven suggests clarity and open witness, not hidden whispers. Grace precedes judgment; warning and invitation go out together. The angelic herald shows that evangel is not man-made optimism but heaven’s announcement of God’s reign, urging a world seduced by idols to turn to the living Creator before the decisive hour.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And I saw another angel flying in mid heaven, having eternal good tidings to proclaim unto them that dwell on the earth, and unto every nation and tribe and tongue and people;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And I saw another angel flying in mid heaven, having eternal good tidings to proclaim unto them that dwell on the earth, and unto every nation and tribe and tongue and people;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And I saw another angel in flight between heaven and earth, having eternal good news to give to those who are on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and language and people,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And I saw another messenger flying in mid-heaven, having good news age-during to proclaim to those dwelling upon the earth, and to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And I saw another angel flying through the midst of heaven, having the eternal gospel, to preach unto them that sit upon the earth and over every nation and tribe and tongue and people:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And I saw another angel flying in mid-heaven, having [the] everlasting glad tidings to announce to those settled on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people,

Context

After the intimate scene of worship (verses 1–5), verse 6 opens a new movement with global proclamation. The first of three angels appears, shifting focus from the identity of the redeemed to God’s address to the nations. This angel frames the chapter’s middle section: a universal call, followed by the fall of the world’s corrupt system (verse 8), and then a solemn warning to those who worship the beast (verses 9–11). The order matters: the gospel’s summons comes first, showing God’s mercy, before the declarations of collapse and wrath. Verse 7 will summarize the angel’s message: fear, glorify, and worship the Creator, for judgment has arrived.

v.5And in their mouth was found no lie: they are without blemish.

v.6This passage

v.7and he saith with a great voice, Fear God, and give him glory; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made the heaven and the earth and sea and fountains of waters.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 3:9

    and to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery which for ages hath been hid in God who created all things;

  • Isaiah 51:6

    Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath; for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment; and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

  • Daniel 4:1

    Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all the peoples, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied unto you.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:16

    Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,

  • Revelation 10:11

    And they say unto me, Thou must prophesy again over many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.

  • Mark 16:15

    And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.

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