1 I was then given a stick that looked like a measuring rod, and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count those who are worshipping in the temple.
2 But do not measure the outer courts, because they have been given to the heathen, who will trample on the Holy City for 42 months.
3 I will send my two witnesses dressed in sackcloth, and they will proclaim God's message during those 1,260 days.”
4 The two witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lamps that stand before the Lord of the earth.
5 If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes out of their mouths and destroys their enemies; and in this way, whoever tries to harm them will be killed.