Revelation 22:1-6 KJV

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:5

And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light; and there shall be night no more; and they need no light of lamp, neither light of sun: for the Lord God shall shine upon them. A repetition of Revelation 21:23 , Revelation 21:25 (which see). In Revelation 21:23 we are told "the Lamb is the Light thereof;" here, "the Lord God shineth upon them." Again an assertion of the Divinity of the Son (cf. Revelation 21:3 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:6

And he said unto me. Probably the angel who has exhibited the vision of the holy city ( Revelation 21:9 ); perhaps the angel of Revelation 1:1 . The concluding portion of the book is now entered upon; it contains a brief summary of (or rather reference to) the chief events which have been narrated, and enforces the lesson which is intended to be taught, viz. that Christians should persevere in well doing amid all persecutions, for their reward is certain, and that the punishment due to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:6

Glimpses through the barrier. God's communications to humanity. "And he said unto me, These words are faithful and true," etc. I. GOD STEAKS TO INDIVIDUAL MAN . "He said unto me [John]." Jehovah, the "God of the spirits of the prophets," is not a Being that sits mute in his universe. He speaks, and speaks to individual men. He speaks in nature. His voice is gone out through all the earth, and he speaks to human souls through nature and also through the written Word. "God, who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:6-16

(See homily on Revelation 1:1-3 .) read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:1

And he showed me a pure river of water of life - In the New Jerusalem; the happy abode of the redeemed. The phrase “water of life,” means living or running water, like a spring or fountain, as contrasted with a stagnant pool. See the notes on John 4:14. The allusion here is doubtless to the first Eden, where a river watered the garden (Genesis 2:10, seq.), and as this is a description of Eden recovered, or Paradise regained, it was natural to introduce a river of water also, yet in such a way... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:2

In the midst of the street of it - Prof. Stuart renders this, “between the street thereof and the river”; and says that “the writer conceives of the river as running through the whole city; then of streets parallel to it on either side; and then, on the banks of the river, between the water and the street, the whole stream is lined on either side with two rows of the tree of life.” The more common interpretation, however, is doubtless admissible, and would give a more beautiful image; that in... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:5

And there shall be no night there - notes on Revelation 21:25.And they need no candle - No lamp; no artificial light, as in a world where there is night and darkness.Neither light of the sun; for the Lord God, ... - See the notes on Revelation 21:23.And they shall reign forever and ever - That is, with God; they shall be as kings. See the notes on Revelation 5:10; Revelation 20:6. Compare the Romans 8:16 note; 2 Timothy 2:11-12 note.This portion of the Apocalypse contains the most full and... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:6-16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:3

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:5

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