Revelation 21:23
“And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.”
Revelation 21:23 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the city hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine in it. For the glory of God hath enlightened it, and the Lamb is the lamp thereof.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb.
- DARBYDarby
- And the city has no need of the sun nor of the moon, that they should shine for it; for the glory of God has enlightened it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The city has no need for the sun, neither of the moon, to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and the city hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they may shine in it; for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp of it is the Lamb;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The city did not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.
Context: Revelation 21
21And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.
22And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
23And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
24And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
25And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.
About Revelation 21: The New Heaven and the New Earth
This chapter describes the creation of the new heaven and the new earth, where God's people will live in perfect fellowship with Him. The chapter emphasizes the complete restoration and redemption of God's people and the end of all suffering and sin.
Commentary
Revelation 21 is a chapter of hope and promise. It is a vision of the new heaven and the new earth, where God will dwell with his people. This chapter is a reminder that God is faithful and will keep his promises.