Wednesday's in the Word

Revelation 21-22:5

“We have seen how John has been connecting visions in this latter part of his book with the simple phrase kai eidon, which the NIV translates as “and/then I saw” or simply “I saw.” For the last time, John uses that phrase at the head of the vision of the post-judgment world, though we can divide this final vision into three interconnected parts: (1) the new heavens and the new earth (21:1–8), (2) the New Jerusalem (21:9–27), and (3) Eden restored—yet better (22:1–5). These are three picture images all describing the same future, wonderful reality for those who faithfully follow God in Christ.”

(Tremper Longman, Revelation through Old Testament Eyes: A Background and Application Commentary)

Revelation 21:1–4 NASB 2020

1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among the people, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, 4 and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.”