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    Revelation 21 (KJV)

    Read Revelation chapter 21 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Revelation 21

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    Revelation 21:3-4

    "And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the …"

    Revelation 21:4

    "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there…"

    Revelation 21:1

    "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven…"

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    Word Meaning

    Heaven (שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim) / οὐρανός (Ouranos))

    God's dwelling place and the eternal home of believers

    Revelation 21 Summary

    Revelation 21 reveals the Bible's final destination: a new heaven and a new earth where God dwells permanently with His people. The old order — death, mourning, crying, and pain — passes away forever. God declares, 'Behold, I make all things new,' bringing the entire biblical narrative to its glorious conclusion.

    The chapter describes the New Jerusalem descending from heaven, adorned like a bride. Its measurements are staggering, its materials are precious, and its most remarkable feature is what it lacks: there is no temple, because God Himself is the temple. There is no sun or moon, because God's glory illuminates everything. And the gates are never shut, because there is no night and no threat. This is the home Jesus promised to prepare in John 14.

    Key Themes

    New Heaven and EarthGod's DwellingNo More DeathEternal Glory

    Key Verses in Revelation 21

    "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain."

    — Revelation 21:4

    The most comforting promise about eternity in Scripture.

    "And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new."

    — Revelation 21:5

    God's declaration that He is not patching the old but creating the new.

    "And the city had no need of the sun... for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof."

    — Revelation 21:23

    God's unmediated presence replaces every created source of light.

    Life Application

    Revelation 21 is where the story ends — and begins again. Every tear, every loss, every pain has an expiration date. God will make ALL things new. When this world's brokenness overwhelms you, lift your eyes to your destination: a city where God Himself wipes away every tear.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Revelation 21 about?

    Revelation 21 describes the new heaven and new earth, the descent of the New Jerusalem, and God dwelling permanently with His people in a place with no death, sorrow, crying, or pain. It is the Bible's vision of eternity.

    What is the New Jerusalem?

    The New Jerusalem is the eternal city of God described in Revelation 21 — a city of gold and precious stones that descends from heaven as the permanent dwelling place of God with His redeemed people.

    Why is there no temple in the New Jerusalem?

    There is no temple because God Himself — Father and Lamb — is the temple. In eternity, there is no separation between God and His people. His unmediated presence fills everything; no building is needed to house His glory.

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