1 I was given a long stick that looked like a measuring rod. I was told, "Go and measure the temple of God and the altar. Count the worshipers who are there.
2 But do not measure the outer courtyard. It has been given to those who aren't Jews. They will overrun the holy city for 42 months.
3 "I will give power to my two witnesses. They will prophesy for 1,260 days. They will be dressed in black clothes to show how sad they are."
4 The witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand in front of the Lord of the earth.
5 If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and eats up their enemies. This is how anyone who wants to harm them must die.