Revelation Chapter 21
New heavens and new earth. Seems to be in context that follows related more to the new Millennial earth and heavens. Compare 2 Peter 3:11,12, and Rev.21:1, the eternal (day of God). |
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Revelation 21:1 |
Isaiah 65:17 (P)Isaiah 66:222 Peter 3:11,12 |
JND v2, pp167JND Collected writings, Notes on the Revelation. |
Day of GodDay of God. The massive destruction of the heavens and earth make way for the new heavens and new earth. See references in 1 Cor 15:28 and Rev 21:1-8. Note Isaiah 65:17 and 66:22 which may more point to the new heavens and new earth in the Millennium. |
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Revelation 21:1-8 |
1 Corinthians 15:282 Peter 3:11-13 (P) |
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A new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and earth had passed away. The day of God 2 Pet 3:5-7,11-13. See other references below. |
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Revelation 21:1 (P) |
Isaiah 65:17Does it apply to the reconstructed millenial heavens and earth or the eternal scene? Isaiah 66:22See note on Isaiah 65:17. 1 Corinthians 15:282 Peter 3:5-7,11-13Revelation 21:1-8 |
JND v5, pp100,101JND Collected writings. JND v5, pp95JND Collected writings. JND v2, pp257-260JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. Comments on all of ch.21. JND v2, pp257,258JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. |
The past judgment was the flood (Gen 7). Coming final judgment is one of fire. See references below about judgments of fire. |
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Revelation 21:1First heaven and the first earth passed away by judgment of fire. |
Isaiah 66:15Daniel 7:9Malachi 4:1Matthew 3:11,122 Thessalonians 1:7,82 Peter 3:5-7 (P)Revelation 16:8Revelation 20:9 |
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Abraham waited for a city which has foundations. See ** earthly links and ## heavenly links below. |
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Revelation 21:1,14## |
Psalms 45:13-15** Isaiah 52:1** Ezekiel 40:1-49** also chs.41-48. Luke 22:29,30## Ephesians 2:20## Hebrews 11:10,16 (P)Hebrews 12:22-26## Revelation 19:7,8## Revelation 22:19## |
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Day of GodThen the end. The day of God. Eternity. Note references in Isaiah 65:17 and 66:22- new heavens and new earth could more refer to the Millennium. |
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Revelation 21:1-8 |
1 Corinthians 15:24,27,28 (P)2 Corinthians 5:172 Peter 3:11-13 |
JT v48, pp352-354 |
Translation, (Rapture) and AscensionChrist instructing His disciples that in my Father's house He will prepare you a place. He promises that He is coming again and "shall receive you to myself". This includes our resurrection and translation. In the links I have included O.T.heavenly saints |
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Revelation 21:1-27The heavenly city. |
Genesis 5:23,24Translation of O.T. and N.T. saints. Daniel 12:2Resurrection of O.T. saints. John 14:1-3 (P)Romans 8:11,17,231 Corinthians 15:51-56Resurrection and change of those alive that preceeds translation. Philippians 1:10Christ's day, our destination to be with Him. Philippians 3:21Our bodies of humiliation transformed into conformity to his body of glory. Colossians 3:4When Christ is manifested, then we shall be manifested with him. 1 Thessalonians 2:19The Lord Jesus at his coming. Could refer to his public appearing or his private coming for his saints. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18The key scripture reinforcing these links. 2 Thessalonians 2:1Hebrews 10:25Hebrews 11:10,16The O.T. saints seek a heavenly city. Hebrews 12:22-26What we have come to, our heavenly destination. 1 Peter 5:4When the chief shepherd is manifested we shall receive the unfading crown of glory. 2 Peter 2:9The Lord knows how to keep the godly out of trial. 1 John 3:2When he in manifested we shall be like him. Revelation 3:10I will keep thee out of the hour of trial which is about to come upon the whole habitable earth. Revelation 11:11,12Two olive trees ( possibly Moses and Elijah or prophets like them),translated to heaven. |
JND v2, pp294JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp212JND Collected writings. JND v32, pp251JND Collected writings. JBS v2, pp470,471 |
Behold I make all things new. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:5 (P) |
2 Peter 3:11-13Revelation 21:1 |
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The kingdom of the heavens like a king who made a wedding feast for his son. |
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Revelation 21:2,9 |
Matthew 22:1-14 (P)Matthew 25:10Luke 14:16-23John 3:29Revelation 19:7 |
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1. The Spirit and the bride say come. See Eph 1:13,14, Rev 19:17,21:2,9. 2. Let him that hears say come. See Isaiah 1:18 (come now), Matt 11:28,22:4. 3. Let him that is athirst come. See Isaiah 55:1,2, Lu 4:17, Rev 21:6. See illustration on Rev 22:7. |
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Revelation 21:2,9Revelation 21:6 |
Isaiah 1:18Isaiah 55:1,2Him that is athisrt, he that will, let him take the water of life freely. Matthew 11:28Matthew 22:4Luke 14:17Ephesians 1:13,14Revelation 19:7Revelation 22:17 (P) |
JND v5, pp105,106JND Collected writings. FER v15, pp480-483JBS v1, pp473,478,479JBS v1, pp469-472JBS v2, pp195JBS v5, pp397,401,402JT v5, pp257-279JT v48, pp451JND v32, pp252JND Collected writings. JND v0, pp156,157JND Notes and Jottings. JBS v2, pp478JBS v2, pp472JBS v2, pp475 |
The parable of the 10 virgins. Need to be watching and ready for the bridegroom whether it be the faithful remnant or the church. The bridegroom tarrying is a test, see connections as to the morning star and other references as to watching and waiting. |
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Revelation 21:2As a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21:9the bride the Lambs wife. |
Matthew 22:2Wedding feast. Matthew 25:1-13 (P,M)The bride is not emphasized here, but more the virgins not being ready. and those (professing believers)who had no oil in their lamps. Mark 13:35-37Watch. Luke 12:40Be ye ready. Luke 21:36Watch therefore. John 3:29John the baptist as the friend of the bridegroom. 1 Thessalonians 1:10To await his Son from the heavens. 2 Peter 1:19Until the day dawn and the morning star arise in your hearts. Revelation 2:28Overcomer in Thyatira promised the morning star. Revelation 19:7The marriage of the Lamb is come. Revelation 22:16The bright and morning star. |
FER v7, pp190FER v9, pp331JBS v1, pp473,474JBS v2, pp194JT v48, pp414,415JT v48, pp463JT v48, pp467-474JT v48, pp455JND v2, pp292JND Collected writings. JND v5, pp115,116JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp180JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp239JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp210JND Collected writings. JND v32, pp248JND Collected writings |
It was given to her (the Lamb's wife) that she should be clothed in fine linen, bright and pure; for the fine linen is the righteousness of the saints. See important footnote "e" in JND bible that it is actual not imputed righteousness. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:2,9 |
Psalms 45:13Psalms 132:9Isaiah 61:10Note Ps.45:13, 132:9 and Is.61:10 relate to the earthly wife. Matthew 22:2Matthew 25:10John 14:1-4Romans 2:71 Corinthians 3:12-14Ephesians 5:25-27Philippians 1:10,11Revelation 3:5Revelation 19:8 (P)Note the garment given to the Lambs wife is the result of her righteous acts in her responsible history here. Compare Eph.5:26,27 where the wife is maintained by the Lord for the time of presentation. Revelation 22:19 |
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The holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. See references below. |
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Revelation 21:2 (P) |
Psalms 45:13-15Earthly celebration. Isaiah 52:1Earthly celebration. Matthew 22:1-14Matthew 25:1-13John 14:1-4Hebrews 11:16Revelation 19:7,8Revelation 22:19 |
JND v2, pp257,258JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. |
Israel restored. God walking among them. See also Covenants Gen 17:19 and footnote "a" Lev 26:42. (JND bible) |
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Revelation 21:3 |
Leviticus 26:11-12 (P)Jeremiah 31:33Ezekiel 37:27Zechariah 8:8Zechariah 13:92 Corinthians 6:16Hebrews 8:10 |
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God Dwelling with His PeopleGod dwelling with His people. |
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Revelation 21:3 |
Jeremiah 31:33 (P)Ezekiel 43:7Ezekiel 48:35Zechariah 2:10-12Zechariah 8:7,8Zechariah 13:9Hebrews 8:10 |
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God Dwelling with His PeopleGod dwelling in the midst of His people. |
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Revelation 21:3 |
Jeremiah 31:33Ezekiel 43:7 (P)Ezekiel 48:35 |
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The tabernacle of God is with men. See references below. They shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, their God. See Jer 31:33. |
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Revelation 21:3 (P) |
Leviticus 26:11Deuteronomy 12:5Jeremiah 31:33Ezekiel 43:72 Corinthians 6:16 |
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Death Swallowed up in VictoryAlso Jehovah wiping away tears and bringing in comforts and blessings, not hungering or thirsting etc. |
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Revelation 21:4He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,compare Isaiah 25:8. |
Deuteronomy 28:1-14Isaiah 25:8 (P)God wiping away tears from off all faces, see also Rev 21:4. Isaiah 30:19Isaiah 35:3,4,10Isaiah 40:1,2Isaiah 49:10Isaiah 51:11Isaiah 54:11-13Isaiah 60:19,20Isaiah 61:3Isaiah 65:18,19Isaiah 66:12-14Jeremiah 12:15Jeremiah 24:7Jeremiah 30:17Ezekiel 11:19,20Ezekiel 34:11-16Ezekiel 36:24-27Romans 11:22-361 Corinthians 15:54Revelation 7:17 |
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He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall not exist any more, nor grief, nor cry, nor distress. For the former things have passed away. See references below. |
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Revelation 21:4 (P) |
Isaiah 25:8Isaiah 35:10Hosea 13:141 Corinthians 15:54 |
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The last enemy that in annulled is death. |
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Revelation 21:4 |
1 Corinthians 15:26 (P)Revelation 1:18Revelation 6:8Revelation 20:13 |
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God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes. See most references in Isaiah 25:8. |
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Revelation 21:4 |
Isaiah 25:8Revelation 7:17 (P) |
JND v5, pp25JND Collected writings. |
Regathering and Restoration of All Israel in the FutureJudah and Israel. See chart (Ezekiel 38) tracing the history of Judah and Israel from the captivities to the Millennium. |
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Revelation 21:4A different setting .God dwelling with men in etermity. |
Deuteronomy 30:3-10 (P)Psalms 126:1-6Isaiah 1:25-27Isaiah 1:9Isaiah 10:20-22Isaiah 11:11Isaiah 25:8,9Isaiah 27:13Trumpet. Isaiah 30:19Isaiah 35:8-10Highways,ransomed of Jehovah return. Isaiah 43:5-7Gathered from the east and the west. Isaiah 49:9-12,18They come from afar, some possibly as far away as China. See footnote "h" in JND bible (Sinim could mean China.) Isaiah 51:10A way for the ransomed to pass over. Isaiah 51:11Sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Isaiah 52:1-12Zion, Jerusalem awakened for their return, and they return without haste and Jehovah is their rear guard. Isaiah 54:7Isaiah 58:8-12Isaiah 65:18-25Isaiah 66:20,21Jeremiah 3:18Jeremiah 12:15Jeremiah 16:14,15Jeremiah 23:3-8Jeremiah 24:6,7Jeremiah 30:3,18Jeremiah 31:31-34Jeremiah 31:7-9weeping. Jeremiah 32:37,38Jeremiah 33:6-26Jeremiah 50:4,5They shall come weeping, and ask the way to Zion, and join to Jehovah in the everlasting covenant. Ezekiel 11:17-20Ezekiel 20:33-38Rebels purged out, 10 Tribes. Ezekiel 28:25,26Ezekiel 34:11-15Ezekiel 36:21-32Not for your sake I do this but for my holy name.vss.22&32. Ezekiel 36:8-10Ezekiel 37:1-28Made one stick. Ezekiel 38:12Ezekiel 39:25-29Hosea 1:10,11Hosea 2:14,15Hosea 3:5Hosea 6:1-4Hosea 14:4-7Joel 2:28-31Amos 8:10Mourning for an only son Micah 2:12Micah 4:6-8Zephaniah 3:9-20Zechariah 4:6,7Relates to temple in the recovery,but also looks forward to the final temple in the millenium. Zechariah 4:6,7Relates to temple in the recovery,but also looks forward to the final temple in the millenium. Zechariah 6:15Zechariah 8:7,13Zechariah 9:14-17Lightning,trumpet. Zechariah 10:8Will hiss for them (sharag,a shrill whistle). See hiss in Isaiah 5:26 (but not a link). Zechariah 12:10,11Looking on Me whom they pierced, and mourning for an only son. Zechariah 13:8,9Third part refined ,Judah. Matthew 24:31Luke 2:38Anna speaks of those who who waited for redenption in Jerusalem. John 21:11,121 Fish,Isreal regathered. Romans 9:27-29Romans 11:25-27Romans 11:4,5"What says the divine answer", a key point in Pauls presentation on the restoration of all Isreal. Revelation 7:17Wipe away every tear from their eyes. Revelation 7:3-8The 144,000 may well have a prominent part in the speading of the glad tidings of the kingdom Matt.24:14. |
JND v0, pp133JND Notes and jottings. |
Water of life. See links below. Most references relate to Israel and the Assembly. |
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Revelation 21:5 |
Isaiah 55:1John 7:37,38Revelation 7:17 (P)Revelation 22:1 |
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Features of the appearance of a man above the throne. See also chart of similatities between Ezekiel and Revelation. |
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Revelation 21:5 |
Isaiah 6:1Ezekiel 1:26-28 (G)Ezekiel 40:3Daniel 10:4-6Zechariah 2:1Revelation 1:12-16Revelation 10:1Revelation 11:1Revelation 14:14 |
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John shown the river of water of life, bright as crystal, going out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. Note many links below point to the earthly Jerusalem. |
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Revelation 21:6 |
Psalms 46:4Isaiah 55:1Ezekiel 47:1,12Joel 3:18Zechariah 14:8John 7:37,38Refering more to the Spirit coming in Acts. Revelation 7:17Revelation 22:1 (P) |
JND v5, pp101-103JND Collected writings. |
Jehovah the SameJehovah "I AM HE", "THE SAME". |
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Revelation 21:6 |
Exodus 3:14Deuteronomy 32:39See also footnote "d" JND bible. Nehemiah 8:6Isaiah 37:16Isaiah 41:4 (G)See also footnote "b"JND bible. Isaiah 43:10-13Isaiah 44:6Isaiah 45:5,18-21Isaiah 46:4,9,10Isaiah 48:12Isaiah 52:6Hebrews 1:12Hebrews 13:20Revelation 1:8Revelation 22:13 |
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7 BOWLS7th BOWL poured it out on the air; and there came out a great voice from the temple of heaven, saying, It is done. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:6It is done. |
Revelation 10:6No longer delay. Revelation 16:17 (P) |
JND v5, pp56JND Collected writings. |
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:6 |
Isaiah 41:4Isaiah 48:12Revelation 1:8Revelation 22:13 (P) |
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Christ, who is, who was, who is to come. See references below. Note important footnote "e" in JND Bible in Rev 1. |
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Revelation 21:6 |
Isaiah 41:4Isaiah 44:6Isaiah 48:12Revelation 1:4,8 (P)Revelation 22:13 |
JND v5, pp3JND Collected writings. Note comment more on vs. 6. |
It is done. Christ is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give to him that thirsts of the fountain of the water of life freely. See references below. |
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Revelation 21:6 (P) |
Isaiah 12:3Earthly blessings of the water. Isaiah 41:4Isaiah 41:4Isaiah 48:12Isaiah 55:1Earthly blessings of the water. John 4:10John 7:37,38Revelation 1:4,8Revelation 16:17Revelation 22:1,2Revelation 22:13Revelation 22:17 |
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Regathering and Restoration of All Israel in the FutureJudah to return with a whole heart in the last days, but might also include the recovery after 70 yrs of captivity. See many references in Deut.30:3-10. Note also many references to "they shall be my people and I will be their God". |
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Revelation 21:7 |
Leviticus 26:11-12Deuteronomy 30:3-10Jeremiah 24:7 (P)Jeremiah 31:33Jeremiah 32:38Ezekiel 11:20Ezekiel 34:30Ezekiel 36:28Ezekiel 37:27Ezekiel 48:35 (P)Jehovah Shammah. the Lord is there. Zechariah 2:11Zechariah 8:82 Corinthians 6:16Hebrews 8:10 |
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He that overcomes shall inherit these things, and I will be to him God and he shall be to me son. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:7 (P) |
Jeremiah 24:7Jeremiah 31:33Romans 8:71 Corinthians 15:28Vss. 7,8 probably close the eternal side on new Jerusalem. 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 |
JND v0, pp156JND Notes and Jottings. Links with God all in all 1 Cor.15:28. |
Ye shall be to me sons and daughters. See 2 Sam 7:14 and Rev 21:7. |
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Revelation 21:7 |
2 Samuel 7:142 Corinthians 6:18 (P) |
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Death and hades cast into the lake of fire, and those not found in the book of life. See references in Rev 20:5,6 about the first resurrection and second death and links about the the book of life. |
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Revelation 21:8 |
Isaiah 66:24Book of life. Jeremiah 19:6Luke 16:23John 5:25-291 Corinthians 6:9,10Galatians 5:21Ephesians 5:5Revelation 3:5Book of life. Revelation 19:19,20Revelation 20:14,15 (P)Revelation 20:5,6Revelation 22:15 |
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The fearful and unbelieving,those who are abominable, murderers,fornicators, sorcerers, and liars, their part is in the lake of fire, which is the second death. See most links in Rev 20:14. |
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Revelation 21:8 (P) |
Revelation 20:14,15 |
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Without are the dogs, and the sorcerers, and the fornicators, and the murderers, and the idolaters, and every one that loves and makes a lie. See references below. |
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Revelation 21:8 |
1 Corinthians 6:9,10Galatians 5:19-21Philippians 3:2Philippians 3:2Revelation 22:15 (P) |
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MillenniumUnrighteous persons shall not inherit the kingdom of God. |
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Revelation 21:8 |
1 Corinthians 6:9,10 (P)Galatians 5:21Ephesians 5:5Revelation 20:14,15Revelation 22:15 |
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One of the seven angels, who had the seven bowls, spoke and said, come here, I will show you the Bride, the Lamb's wife. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:9 (P) |
John 3:29Revelation 16:1Angel with 7 bowls. see also Rev.15:1. Revelation 19:7-9Revelation 22:17 |
JND v5, pp96,97JND Collected writings. |
Conseqences of walking contrary to God, resulting in sevenfold plagues. References in Rev. are general in time of judgment during the tribulation. |
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Revelation 21:9 |
Leviticus 26:21-24 (G)Revelation 15:1Revelation 16:1 |
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MillenniumEarthly Bride (Israel), and the heavenly Bride and wife of Christ ruling with Him in the Millennium. |
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Revelation 21:9-27 |
Psalms 45:13 (P)Psalms 132:9Isaiah 52:1Isaiah 61:10John 14:1-4Ephesians 5:25-27Philippians 1:10,11Hebrews 11:10,16Hebrews 12:22-261 Peter 2:12Revelation 19:6-9Revelation 22:1-5 |
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7 BOWLSSeven angels having the seven last plagues. In the pouring out of these bowls (vials) is the fury of God completed. See links below. Note parentheses in Revelation 7:1-17,10:1-11, Ch 12 to 14, Ch 17 to 19:10. Rev 19:11 occurs right after 16:21. |
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Revelation 21:9 |
Leviticus 26:21Plagues to Isreal for their disobedience. Revelation 15:1 (P)Revelation 16:1-21 |
JND v5, pp49JND Collected writings. JND v2, pp233-239JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. JND v0, pp133JND Notes and Jottings. Comments on chs. 12-14 and 15,16. |
MillenniumSolomon's reign, looks forward to Christ's rule in the Millennium. |
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Revelation 21:9-27 |
Genesis 49:10Numbers 14:21Deuteronomy 28:1-22 Samuel 7:12-162 Samuel 23:3-41 Kings 8:201 Chronicles 17:11Psalms 2:1-12Psalms 8:6Psalms 67:4Psalms 72:1-19 (P,M)Psalms 96:10Psalms 110:1-7Psalms 118:26Psalms 132:17Isaiah 1:25-27Isaiah 2:2-4Isaiah 4:3-6Isaiah 9:6-7Isaiah 11:3-10Isaiah 12:3-6Isaiah 24:23Isaiah 25:6-8Isaiah 30:15-26Isaiah 32:1-18Isaiah 33:17-22Isaiah 35:1-10Isaiah 35:1-2Isaiah 40:1-28Isaiah 41:17-20Isaiah 42:1Isaiah 44:3Isaiah 49:1-26Isaiah 51:11Isaiah 51:3Isaiah 54:1-17Isaiah 55:12-13Isaiah 58:8-12Isaiah 60:19-21Isaiah 61:1-8Isaiah 65:18-25Jeremiah 3:17Jeremiah 23:5-8Jeremiah 30:3-9Jeremiah 31:1-40Ezekiel 20:33-38Ezekiel 21:27 (G)Ezekiel 28:25-26Ezekiel 34:23-31Ezekiel 36:27-28Ezekiel 40:1-49Ezekiel 41:1-26Ezekiel 42:1-20Ezekiel 43:1-27Ezekiel 44:1-31Ezekiel 45:1-25Ezekiel 46:1-24Ezekiel 47:1-23Ezekiel 48:1-35Daniel 2:44-45Daniel 7:14,27-28Hosea 3:4-5Hosea 6:1-4Hosea 14:4-7Joel 2:21-27Joel 3:18-21Amos 9:8-15Obadiah 1:17Micah 4:1-13Micah 5:4-5Habakkuk 2:14Zephaniah 3:8-20Haggai 2:6-9,20-23Zechariah 1:16-17Zechariah 2:10-12Zechariah 8:1-23Note touch of longevity in vs.4 " multitude of days". Zechariah 9:10See connection to vs.8 in Psalm 72. Zechariah 14:1-11Malachi 4:1-3Matthew 13:41-43Matthew 25:31-461 Corinthians 15:23-28Ephesians 1:102 Peter 1:19Revelation 7:17Revelation 20:1-6Revelation 22:1-5 |
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I became in the Spirit. See links in Rev 17:3 and 21:10. |
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Revelation 21:10 |
Revelation 4:2 (P)Revelation 17:3 |
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John saw from a great and high mountain the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God. See references below. |
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Revelation 21:10 (P) |
Ezekiel 40:1-49Also chs.41-44. Note earthly Jerusalem. Hebrews 12:22-24Revelation 4:2Revelation 22:1-5Revelation 21:11-27 |
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BabylonHe carried me away in spirit to see the woman. See Rev.4:2 and 21:10. |
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Revelation 21:10Carried John away to see the new Jerusalem. |
Revelation 4:2Come up here. Revelation 17:3 (P) |
JND v5, pp57JND Collected writings. |
Her shining (lightbearer, see footnote "c" in JND Bible) is like a most precious stone, as a crystal like jasper stone (possibly a clear diamond). See links below. |
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Revelation 21:11 (P) |
Psalms 36:9Isaiah 30:26Isaiah 60:19,20Daniel 7:18,27Matthew 19:28 |
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MillenniumSaints of the most high places receive and possess the kingdom (Millennium). |
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Revelation 21:11,23 |
Psalms 36:9Isaiah 30:26Isaiah 60:19,20Daniel 7:18,27 (P)Haggai 2:23Matthew 19:28Luke 1:32,332 Timothy 2:12Revelation 1:7Revelation 7:15Revelation 11:15Revelation 20:4Revelation 22:5 |
JT v48, pp521,522JND v11, pp247JND Collected writings. |
Night shall not be any more, and no need of a lamp or the sun. The Lord God shall shine upon them, and they shall reign to the ages of ages. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:11,23 |
Psalms 36:9Isaiah 24:23Isaiah 30:26Isaiah 60:19,20Daniel 7:18,27Matthew 19:282 Timothy 2:12Revelation 22:5 (P) |
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Jerusalem has a great and high wall and 12 gates, and at the gates 12 angels, and names inscribed, which are the 12 tribes of the sons of Israel. Each wall had 3 gates. See tribes of Israel Gen 49:3-27 and Ezekiel 48:31-34. |
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Revelation 21:12-13 (P) |
Genesis 49:3-27Ezekiel 48:31-34 |
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Blessing #7. Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and that they should go in by the gates of the city. See Rev 1:3 for 7 blessings, Rev 16:15 about robes and Gen 2:8 for the tree of life. |
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Revelation 21:12-13Gates of the city. |
Genesis 2:9Revelation 1:3Revelation 16:15Revelation 22:14 (P) |
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Wall of the city has 12 foundations, and on them 12 names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:14 (P) |
Luke 22:29,30Ephesians 2:20Hebrews 11:10 |
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The angel has a golden reed that he might measure the city, and its gates, and its wall. the city is four-square 12,000 stadia; the length and breadth and height are equal (about 1,380 to 1.400 miles each way). Its wall was 144 cubits high. See links belo |
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Revelation 21:15-17 (P) |
Ezekiel 40:3-5Zechariah 2:1,2,4,5Ephesians 3:18,19Note 4 dimensions. Revelation 11:1,2 |
JND v5, pp99JND Collected writings. |
MillenniumAppearance of one like the son of Man. See Ezekiel 1:26-28 Dan. 10:5-12 and Rev 1:12-20. Measuring cord in His hand, see Zech.2:1 and Rev.11:1,21:15. |
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Revelation 21:15Golden reed as a measure. |
Ezekiel 1:26-28Ezekiel 40:3 (P)Daniel 7:9,10Daniel 10:5-12Zechariah 2:1Measuring cord in his hand. Revelation 1:12-20Revelation 10:1Revelation 11:1Measure the temple. |
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Given to John a reed to measure the temple, and the altar, and them that worship in it. (This is the temple that will exist during the tribulation). Outer court given up to the nations and they tread under foot 42 months. See many references below. |
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Revelation 21:15Final heavenly temple in the millenium and the eternal day. |
Ezekiel 40:3,5Final earthly temple during thr millenium. Daniel 9:27The desolator (beast) will take over the temple and cause the sacrifices to cease in the middle of the week. Zechariah 2:1,2Man with a measuring line in his hand. Matthew 24:15The desolator takes over as in Dan.9:27. Luke 21:24Could this be the time when the desolator takes over and or the time when Titus destroyed Jeusalem in 70 A.D.? 2 Thessalonians 2:4Man of sin revealed. See Dan.9:27 and Matt.24:15. Revelation 11:1,2 (P) |
JND v5, pp31,32JND Collected writings. |
MillenniumGood news to a young man of a glorious Jerusalem and temple in the future. |
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Revelation 21:15Heavenly Jerusalem. |
Isaiah 40:1,2Jeremiah 31:38-40Ezekiel 40:Chs. 40 to 48. Zechariah 2:4,5 (P) |
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Man with a measuring line. To measure for the temple, perhaps the one rebuilt in Ezra's time, but more likely to the future temple in the Millennium. |
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Revelation 21:15The heavenly city. |
Ezekiel 40:3,5Zechariah 2:1,2 (P)Zechariah 6:13,15Revelation 11:1 |
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MillenniumMeasuring reed (about 10.5 feet). Dimensions of the house. |
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Revelation 21:15Measurments of the heavenly city. |
Psalms 45:13-15Isaiah 52:1Ezekiel 40:5 (P)John 14:1-4Father's heavenly house. Revelation 11:1A reed to measure the millenial earthly city. |
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Be able to fully apprehend what is the breadth and length and depth and height. See Rev 21:16. |
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Revelation 21:16 |
Ephesians 3:18 (G) |
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The material of the wall was jasper (diamonds) and the city pure gold, like pure glass. See 2 Chr 3:8-17, Solomon's temple and Ez 40:5 through to ch 42:20, the Millenial temple. |
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Revelation 21:18 (P) |
2 Chronicles 3:8-17Ezekiel 40:5-49Also chs. 41 and 42. |
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The foundations of the wall are adorned with 12 precious stones: 1.jasper, 2.sapphire, 3.chalcedony, 4.emerald, 5.sardoyx, 6.sardius, 7.chrysolte, 8.beryl, 9.topaz, 10.chrysoprasus, 11.jacinth, 12.amethyst. See Ex 28:15-20 and Isaiah 54:11. OT foundations |
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Revelation 21:19,20 (P) |
Exodus 28:15-20Isaiah 54:11 |
JND v5, pp99JND Collected writings. |
Jewels on the breastplate. Compare to jewels in the wall in Rev. |
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Revelation 21:19-20 |
Exodus 28:15-20 (G) |
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The 12 Gates had 12 pearls. See Ezekiel 48:31-34, Matt 13:45,46. The street of the city was transparent gold. See Rev 22:2. |
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Revelation 21:21 (P) |
Ezekiel 48:31-34Matthew 13:45,46Revelation 22:2 |
JND v5, pp99-100JND Collected writings. |
No curse shall be any more, and the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it. His servants shall serve him. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:22 |
Genesis 3:17Curse removed in Rev.22:3. Ezekiel 48:35God is there, dwelling in earthly Jerusalem. Zechariah 14:11Earthly Jerusalem a dwelling place for men. Revelation 7:15Those from the great tribulation serve him day and night. Revelation 22:3 (P) |
JND v5, pp103JND Collected writings. |
The city has no temple in it, as the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb is its temple. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:22 (P) |
Revelation 3:12Revelation 7:15Revelation 11:19Revelation 15:5 |
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Shekinah glory departs. See links below of Shekinah glory departing and returning. See mainly Exodus 40:34,35. |
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Revelation 21:23Heavenly, not Millenial related to the earth. |
Exodus 40:34-351 Kings 8:10-112 Chronicles 5:13-14Isaiah 6:4Ezekiel 10:18 (P)Ezekiel 11:23Ezekiel 43:2Ezekiel 44:1Matthew 23:38-39 (P)As Christ left this scene, so would the glory depart and the destruction of The temple foretold. See links on Matthew 24:2. Revelation 15:8 |
JND v2, pp49JND Collected writings. JND v2, pp315,316Jnd Collected writings. |
MillenniumLight of the sun and moon in the Millennium. |
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Revelation 21:23,25 |
Isaiah 30:26 (P)Isaiah 60:1,19,20Revelation 22:5 |
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Shekinah glory, implies a glory that rests or dwells. |
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Revelation 21:23Heavenly glory compared to earthly glory in Ezek.43. |
Exodus 40:34-35 (P)1 Kings 8:10-112 Chronicles 5:14Ezekiel 10:18-19Glory departs. Ezekiel 11:23Ezekiel 43:2-5Glory returns Ezekiel 44:4Matthew 17:5Revelation 15:8 |
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They shall bring the glory and honour to it. See Rev 21:24,25. |
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Revelation 21:26 (P) |
Revelation 21:23,24. |
JND v5, pp100,101JND Collected writings. |
The city had no need of the sun or the moon for the glory of God enlightened it and the lamp thereof is the Lamb. The nations could walk by its light and the kings of the earth bring their glory to it. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:23-24 (P) |
Exodus 40:34-35Shekina glory. Isaiah 24:23Isaiah 30:26Isaiah 60:19-20Isaiah 60:3,5,11,20Isaiah 66:12Revelation 22:5Revelation 21:26 |
JND v2, pp258JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. |
MillenniumJehovah their everlasting light. Sun shall no more go down, nor moon need to give its light. See many references in Isaiah 41:17-20, and Psalm 72:1-19. |
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Revelation 21:23,25 |
Psalms 72:1-19Isaiah 41:17-20Isaiah 60:19-21 (P) |
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In the midst of its street, and of the river, on both sides the tree of life, producing 12 fruits, in each month yielding its fruit; and the leaves of the tree for healing of the nations. See references below. |
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Revelation 21:24 |
Genesis 2:9Genesis 3:22Ezekiel 47:12Revelation 2:7Revelation 22:2 (P) |
JND v5, pp102,103JND Collected writings. |
The city's gates shall not close at all by day for night shall not be there. See Rev 21:23,24. |
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Revelation 21:25 (P) |
Revelation 21:24,25 |
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Gates of Zion open continually, similar to heavenly Jerusalem. |
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Revelation 21:25 |
Isaiah 60:11 (P) |
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Nothing common, nor that makes an abomination and a lie can enter in by the gates, but only those who are written in the book of life. See Joel 3:17 and Rev 22:14,15 and references to the book of life below. |
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Revelation 21:27 (P) |
Daniel 12:1Joel 3:17Philippians 4:3Revelation 13:8Revelation 22:14,15 |
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Beast and False ProphetAll that dwell on the earth do the beast homage, every one whose names had not been written in the book of life of the slain Lamb. See links below. |
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Revelation 21:27Those not written in the book of life could not enter into the city. |
Exodus 32:33Whoever sins against Jehovah, him will I blot out of my book. Psalms 69:28Those blotted out of the book of life. Jeremiah 17:10Those "written in the earth" because they have forsaken Jehovah. Revelation 3:10Those that dwell on the earth. These type of people are the supporters of the beast and the false prophet. Revelation 3:5He that overcomes I will not blot his name out of the book of life. Revelation 13:8 (P)Revelation 17:8They who dwell on the earth, whose names are not written in the book of life. Revelation 20:12,15Those judged at the great white throne. Any one not found in the book of life were cast into the lake of fire. Revelation 22:19 |