Revelation 4:11

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Cross-reference

Revelation 14:7 calls for worship of the Creator, reinforcing the same creation basis for giving glory as in 4:11.

Revelation 10:6 swears by the Creator of all, affirming the same basis for worship as Revelation 4:11.

Revelation 5:12 again ascribes worthiness to the Lamb, mirroring the structure of praise in 4:11 but focused on redemption.

Revelation 5:9 extends the worthiness theme from creation to redemption—the Lamb is worthy because He was slain.

Exodus 20:11 grounds the Sabbath in God's creation of heaven, earth, and sea, echoing the scope of creation praised in Revelation 4:11.

Hebrews 1:2 Allusion

In Hebrews 1:2, God created the world through His Son — identifying the Son as the agent of creation.

Colossians 1:17 Related theme

In Colossians 1:17, Christ holds all things together — adding sustaining power to the act of creation praised here.

In Colossians 1:16, all things were created through Christ and for Him — directly echoing and specifying the Creator.

Romans 11:36 declares that all things are from, through, and to God, directly echoing the doxology of Revelation 4:11.

In John 1:1-3, creation is attributed to the Word — revealing the Son as the agent of the Creator praised here.

In Jeremiah 32:17, the same creative power is acknowledged — nothing is too hard for God, amplifying His worthiness.

Isaiah 40:28 Related theme

In Isaiah 40:28, the same Creator is described as everlasting and unfailing — reinforcing why He alone is worthy of glory.

Genesis 1:1 Allusion

Genesis 1:1 is the foundational account of creation, which Revelation 4:11 summarizes as 'you created all things'.

Psalm 96:8 Parallel

Psalm 96:8 calls to ascribe glory due His name and bring offerings, reinforcing the worship response.

Psalm 96:7 Parallel

Psalm 96:7 calls families of peoples to ascribe glory and strength to the Lord, mirroring the universal worship.

Psalm 29:1 Parallel

Psalm 29:1 calls heavenly beings to ascribe glory and strength to the Lord, directly paralleling the worship of God's glory and power.

Psalm 68:34 Parallel

Psalm 68:34 calls to ascribe power to God, echoing the 'power' attributed to God in Revelation 4:11.

Proverbs 16:4 affirms that God made everything for its purpose, reinforcing the truth in Revelation 4:11 that all things exist by His will.

Psalm 29:2 Parallel

Psalm 29:2 continues the call to ascribe the glory due His name, matching the worship of God's glory.

Psalm 33:9 Parallel

Psalm 33:9 describes creation by God's command, directly paralleling the creative power that makes Him worthy in Revelation 4:11.

1 Chronicles 29:11 ascribes greatness, power, and ownership of all creation to God, matching the worship in Revelation 4:11.

2 Chronicles 2:12 blesses God as maker of heaven and earth, directly supporting the reason for His worthiness in Revelation 4:11.

Nehemiah 9:6 proclaims God as sole creator of the heavens and earth, reinforcing the basis for His glory in Revelation 4:11.

Hebrews 11:3 affirms creation by God's word — the very truth that prompts the elders' worship in Revelation 4:11.

1 Timothy 6:16 ascribes honor and eternal dominion to God alone, closely mirroring the doxology here, though without explicit creation language.

John 1:3 Parallel

John 1:3 affirms that all things were made through the Word, directly reinforcing the creation claim here with a Christological lens.

Jeremiah 51:15 declares God made the earth by His power, wisdom, and understanding — a direct parallel to creation by God’s will.

Jeremiah 27:5 states God made the earth and gives it to whomever He wills, paralleling the idea of creation by God’s will.

Psalm 148:5 Parallel

Psalm 148:5 calls for praise because the Lord commanded and they were created, directly echoing the creation theme here.

Hebrews 1:3 Parallel

Hebrews 1:3 describes Christ upholding the universe — a complementary role to the Father's creation praised in Revelation 4:11.

Hebrews 2:10 echoes that all things exist for and through God — the same truth celebrated in Revelation 4:11.

In Jeremiah 10:11, false gods who did not create are doomed — contrasting with the true Creator praised here.

Ephesians 3:9 Related theme

In Ephesians 3:9, God who created all things is the source of a hidden mystery — adding purpose to creation.

Acts 17:24 Parallel

In Acts 17:24, the Creator is Lord of heaven and earth, not dwelling in temples — expanding the scope of His sovereignty.

1 Peter 4:19 calls God a 'faithful Creator' — the same identity praised in Revelation 4:11 for creating all things.