In Revelation 4, before the Lamb appears, what do the twenty-four elders do with their crowns as they worship before God's throne?

Correct Answer

D) They cast them before the throne

In Revelation 4:10-11, we witness this beautiful act of surrender: "The twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne... They lay their crowns before the throne and say: 'You are worthy, our Lord and God...'" Even before the Lamb appears, heaven establishes what true worship looks like—laying our highest honors at God's feet. These crowns represent authority and achievement, yet the elders recognize everything rightfully belongs to God alone. Their gesture teaches us the essence of worship: surrendering our greatest treasures to the only One truly worthy.