启示录 21:9-11 CUNPSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 21:9-27

The New Jerusalem. We must see in this a portrayal of that holy community which is "the bride, the wife of the Lamb." It is the ideal representation of vital Christianity—Christianity as a system, but as a system embodied in the lives of men. The descriptions are of a glorious character. What can exceed the essential glory of the true Christendom, the true Church, the true bride, the veritable "wife of the Lamb"? It must not be separated from the heavenly, the final Jerusalem, the happy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 21:10

And he carried me away in the Spirit (so also in Revelation 17:3 ; cf. Revelation 1:10 ) to a great and high mountain. From which a clear view of "the city" might be obtained (cf. Ezekiel 40:2 ). The preposition ἐπί implies "on to." And showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God; showed me the holy city Jerusalem; not great, which is the title of Babylon (cf. Revelation 16:19 ). Just as the harlot, signifying faithless Christians, was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 21:11

Having the glory of God. That is, the abiding presence of God, as the Shechinah (cf. Exodus 40:34 ; 1 Kings 8:11 . Cf. also 1 Kings 8:3 , supra ) . And her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; as it were a jasper stone (Revised Version). This light is again alluded to in Revelation 21:23 . The jasper probably represents the modern diamond (see on Revelation 4:3 ). The brilliant light which illumines the city is the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 21:9

And there came unto me one of the seven angels ... - See the notes on Revelation 16:6-7. Why one of these angels was employed to make this communication is not stated. It may be that as they had been engaged in bringing destruction on the enemies of the church, and securing its final triumph, there was a propriety that that triumph should be announced by one of their number.And talked with me - That is, in regard to what he was about to show me.I will show thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife - I... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 21:10

And he carried me away in the spirit - Gave him a vision of the city; seemed to place him where he could have a clear view of it as it came down from heaven. See the notes on Revelation 1:10.To a great and high mountain - The elevation, and the unobstructed range of view, gave him an opportunity to behold it in its glory.And showed me that great city, ... - As it descended from heaven. See the notes on Revelation 21:2. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 21:11

Having the glory of God - A glory or splendor such as became the dwelling place of God. The nature of that splendor is described in the following verses.And her light - In Revelation 21:23 it is said that “the glory of God did lighten it.” That is, it was made light by the visible symbol of the Deity - the “Shekinah.” See the Luke 2:9 note; Acts 9:3 note. The word here rendered “light” - φωστὴρ phōstēr - occurs nowhere else in the New Testament except in Philippians 2:15. It means, properly,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 21:9-14

Revelation 21:9-14. And there came unto me one of the seven angels Most probably the same who had (Revelation 17:1, &c.) showed John the mystic Babylon and her destruction, and now shows him, by way of contrast, the new Jerusalem and her glory. And he carried me away in the Spirit The same expression as is used before, Revelation 17:3; to a great and high mountain Thus Ezekiel 40:2, was brought in the visions of God, and set on a very high mountain: and showed me the holy city... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 21:9-21

New Jerusalem (21:9-21)God’s redeemed people, who in a previous picture were seen as the bride of the Lamb (see 19:6-10; 21:2), are now symbolized by a holy city, the new Jerusalem. This city comes from God, for it was built by God. It is not something of human creation. People are saved by God’s grace, not by their own achievements (9-10).The city is glorious and indestructible, and the people who live in it are eternally secure. All believers, whether of the era before Christ or after, are... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 21:9

unto me. The texts omit. seven . . . plagues. See Revelation 16:1 . talked. App-121 . bride. Greek. numphe. See Revelation 21:2 .Matthew 10:35 . 3 John 1:3; 3 John 1:3 :29 . John 18:23 ; Joh 22:17 . The "wife" and the "bride" here must not be confused with "the wife" of Revelation 19:7 . The wife of Revelation 19:7 is Israel, called out from all the nations for blessing in the Land, the earthly consort of "the great King" (compare Psalms 45:0 .Jeremiah 3:14; Jeremiah 3:14 ). The "bride,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 21:10

spirit. App-101 . that great. The texts omit, and read "the holy city Jerusalem". read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 21:9-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 21:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 21:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 21:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 21:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 21:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 21:9-14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 21:9-21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 21:9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 21:10

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