Revelation 21:5
“And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.”
Revelation 21:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he that sat on the throne, said: Behold, I make all things new. And he said to me: Write, for these words are most faithful and true.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he that sitteth on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he saith, Write: for these words are faithful and true.
- DARBYDarby
- And he that sat on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he says to me, Write, for these words are true and faithful.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He who sits on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new. He said, Write, for these words of God are faithful and true.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And He who is sitting upon the throne said, 'Lo, new I make all things; and He saith to me, 'Write, because these words are true and stedfast;'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The One sitting on the throne said, "Look! I am making everything new." Then He said to me, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."
Context: Revelation 21
3And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
5And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
6And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
7He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
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.