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Revelation 6:8 · KJV

"And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.
7And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
8And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
9And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
10And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

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Reflection Questions

1

What does the concept of death mean to you personally?

2

How do you cope with the idea of mortality in your life?

3

When have you experienced a significant loss, and how did it affect your faith?

Life Application

grief

Acknowledge your feelings about death and loss, and seek comfort in faith. Consider discussing these feelings with a trusted friend or counselor.

faith

Reflect on the hope of eternal life offered through Christ, and let it influence how you live your life today.

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