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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

Albert Barnes

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:4

And they shall see his face - See the notes on Matthew 18:10. They would be constantly in his presence, and be permitted continually to behold his glory.And his name shall be in their foreheads - They shall be designated as his. See the notes on Revelation 3:12; Revelation 7:3; Revelation 13:16. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 22:3-5

Revelation 22:3-5. And then too there shall be no more curse As there is in this present world, and has been ever since the fall of man; but only pure life and blessing, every effect of the displeasure of God for sin being now totally removed; but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it That is, the glorious presence and reign of God and the Lamb; and his servants The most honourable title in the universe; shall serve him The noblest employment. And they shall see his face... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 22:1-5

Life in the holy city (21:22-22:5)No temple is needed in the city, because God is everywhere. Lights, whether natural or artificial, are unnecessary, because God’s glory fills every place (22-23). Other cities close their gates at night to prevent possible enemy attacks, but this city never closes its gates, because there is no night and no enemy. People of all nations inhabit the city, adding colour and splendour, yet there is complete purity, because sin is excluded (24-27).Although the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 22:3

no more = no ( App-105 ) longer. curse. Greek. katanathema, or with the texts, katathema, an accursed thing. Compare Zechariah 14:11 (Septuagint anathema) . but = and. servants. App-190 . serve. App-187 and App-190 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 22:3

And there shall be no curse any more: and the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be therein: and his servants shall serve him;And there shall be no curse any more ... "This is an allusion to the curse pronounced upon the Ground because of the sin of Adam (Genesis 3:17)."[17] In the final city of God, such curses can never come.And the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be there ... The oneness of the Father and the Son are dramatically and forcefully stated in the visions of Revelation, no... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 22:4

and they shall see his face; and his name shall be on their foreheads.And they shall see his face ... This is a privilege that man has never had, not even the saints of the Old Testament; but the final joys of the redeemed shall surpass all the joys of the Old Covenant.And his name shall be on their foreheads ... God's "mark" will be upon his children eternally; and this must be understood in the sense of their bearing a spiritual likeness to Christ and God. "The supreme felicity (of the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 22:1-5

Revelation 22:1-5. And he shewed me a pure river, &c.— The first five verses of this chapter are a continuation of the description of the new Jerusalem. It is farther described with the river of life, and the tree of life, Rev 22:2 as if paradise was restored and improved. A river flowing through the midst of the streets, and trees growing on either side of the river, are wonderfully pleasing and agreeable objects, especially in the hot eastern countries. Of the fruits there is such plenty,... read more

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