Easter · Fifth Sunday of Easter · Year C
Revelation 21:1-7
The New Jerusalem
May 14, 2028
Overview & Insights
“Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them.” (Revelation 21:3)
The final vision of Revelation (21:1–22:5) highlights the primary goal and theme of the entire book and all of Scripture: God’s presence among his people in the new creation. From the time sin and death intruded upon God’s good creation, God purposed to defeat his enemies and live among his people in a new garden city. This final vision of Revelation represents the fulfillment of the promises to those who overcome (Rev. 2–3), the full realization of the throne-room worship (4–5), the answer to the martyrs’ prayer (6:9–11), the goal of the judgments (6–16), and the outcome of the final conflict with evil (17–19). The present unit (21:1–8) serves as a transition between God’s final victory (19:6–20:15) and the new creation (21:1–22:5). Just as 20:4–10 and 20:11–15 provide two versions of the final judgment of the wicked, so 21:1–8 and 21:9–22:5 offer a double vision of the eternal state.
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Commentary
Commentary on Revelation 21:1-6Commentary on Rev 21:1-6 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary reading of the new Jerusalem as the anti image of Rome and empire of God's presence.
Revelation 21:1-6 CommentaryRev 21:1-6 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on the vision of God's dwelling coming down to be with mortals.
Revelation 21 Commentary: A New Heaven and a New EarthRev 21 Commentary: A New Heaven and a New Earth Enduring Word · David Guzik
Evangelical verse by verse study of the new creation and the wiping away of every tear.
Revelation 21 CommentaryRev 21 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse level study helps and Greek word notes on the new heaven, new earth, and holy city.
Revelation 21:1 CommentariesRev 21:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Parallel classic commentaries keyed to the descent of the holy city and God's dwelling with his people.
Background & Word Study
Revelation 21:1 InterlinearRev 21:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with parsing for the new heaven, new earth, and the voice from the throne.
Book of Revelation Overview, Chapters 12-22Book of Rev Overview, Chapters 12-22 BibleProject
Animated overview video placing this passage within its book's structure.
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What is the New Jerusalem?
John sees a new heaven and a new earth and the holy city coming down from God, where he wipes away every tear and death is no more; the Advent hope brought to its end.
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