16 Then the twenty-four elders, who were seated on thrones in God's presence, knelt down and worshipped him.
17 They said,“Lord God All-Powerful,you are and you were,and we thank you.You used your great powerand started ruling.
18 When the nations got angry,you became angry too!Now the time has comefor the deadto be judged.It is time for you to rewardyour servants the prophetsand all your peoplewho honour your name,no matter who they are.It is time to destroy everyonewho has destroyedthe earth.”
19 The door to God's temple in heaven was then opened, and the sacred chest could be seen inside the temple. I saw lightning and heard roars of thunder. The earth trembled and huge hailstones fell to the ground.