“You are worthy^(B) to take the scroll
    and to open its seals,
because you were slain,
    and with your blood^(C) you purchased^(D) for God
    persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.^(E)

¹⁰ You have made them to be a kingdom and priests^(A) to serve our God,
    and they will reign^[a] on the earth.”^(B)

“The kingdom of the world has become
    the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah,^(C)
    and he will reign for ever and ever.”^(D)