When the day came for the heavenly beings to appear before the LORD, Satan was there among them.

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord. He was sitting on his throne, high and exalted, and his robe filled the whole Temple.

Around him flaming creatures were standing, each of which had six wings. Each creature covered its face with two wings, and its body with two, and used the other two for flying.

"I am Gabriel," the angel answered. "I stand in the presence of God, who sent me to speak to you and tell you this good news.

What are the angels, then? They are spirits who serve God and are sent by him to help those who are to receive salvation.