5 And from the throne proceeded ^alightnings, thunderings, and voices. ^bSeven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are ^cthe seven Spirits of God.  ‡

6 Before the throne there¹ was ^aa sea of glass, like crystal. ^bAnd in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back.  ‡

8 The four living creatures, each having ^asix wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying:
^b“Holy,¹ holy, holy,
^cLord God Almighty,
^dWho was and is and is to come!”  ‡

9 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, ^awho lives forever and ever,  ‡