Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:3
And there shall be no more curse - This is doubtless designed to be in strong contrast with our present abode; and it is affirmed that what now properly comes under the name of a curse, or whatever is part of the curse pronounced on man by the fall, will be there unknown. The earth will be no more cursed, and will produce no more thorns and thistles; man will be no more compelled to earn his bread by the sweat of his brow; woman will be no more doomed to bear the sufferings which she does now;... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:4
The beatific vision. "They shall see his face." We often think, and think truly, that it must have been a great joy to see our Lord as he was here on earth. What would we not give could we now see him as his apostles did? Everything associated with him has gained sacredness and sanctity by that association. The land where he lived— "Those holy fields, Over whose acres walked those blessed feet Which, many hundred years ago, were nailed, For our redemption, to the cruel cross," ... read more