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).

Revelation 21:1

Isaiah 65:17 (P)

Isaiah 66:22

2 Peter 3:11,12

JND v2, pp167

JND Collected writings, Notes on the Revelation.

Day of God

Day 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.

Revelation 21:1-8

1 Corinthians 15:28

2 Peter 3:11-13 (P)

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.

Revelation 21:1 (P)

Isaiah 65:17

Does it apply to the reconstructed millenial heavens and earth or the eternal scene?

Isaiah 66:22

See note on Isaiah 65:17.

1 Corinthians 15:28

2 Peter 3:5-7,11-13

Revelation 21:1-8

JND v5, pp100,101

JND Collected writings.

JND v5, pp95

JND Collected writings.

JND v2, pp257-260

JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. Comments on all of ch.21.

JND v2, pp257,258

JND 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.

Revelation 21:1

First heaven and the first earth passed away by judgment of fire.

Isaiah 66:15

Daniel 7:9

Malachi 4:1

Matthew 3:11,12

2 Thessalonians 1:7,8

2 Peter 3:5-7 (P)

Revelation 16:8

Revelation 20:9

Abraham waited for a city which has foundations. See ** earthly links and ## heavenly links below.

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

##

Day of God

Then 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.

Revelation 21:1-8

1 Corinthians 15:24,27,28 (P)

2 Corinthians 5:17

2 Peter 3:11-13

JT v48, pp352-354

Translation, (Rapture) and Ascension

Christ 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

Revelation 21:1-27

The heavenly city.

Genesis 5:23,24

Translation of O.T. and N.T. saints.

Daniel 12:2

Resurrection of O.T. saints.

John 14:1-3 (P)

Romans 8:11,17,23

1 Corinthians 15:51-56

Resurrection and change of those alive that preceeds translation.

Philippians 1:10

Christ's day, our destination to be with Him.

Philippians 3:21

Our bodies of humiliation transformed into conformity to his body of glory.

Colossians 3:4

When Christ is manifested, then we shall be manifested with him.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

The Lord Jesus at his coming. Could refer to his public appearing or his private coming for his saints.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The key scripture reinforcing these links.

2 Thessalonians 2:1

Hebrews 10:25

Hebrews 11:10,16

The O.T. saints seek a heavenly city.

Hebrews 12:22-26

What we have come to, our heavenly destination.

1 Peter 5:4

When the chief shepherd is manifested we shall receive the unfading crown of glory.

2 Peter 2:9

The Lord knows how to keep the godly out of trial.

1 John 3:2

When he in manifested we shall be like him.

Revelation 3:10

I will keep thee out of the hour of trial which is about to come upon the whole habitable earth.

Revelation 11:11,12

Two olive trees ( possibly Moses and Elijah or prophets like them),translated to heaven.

JND v2, pp294

JND Collected writings.

JND v11, pp212

JND Collected writings.

JND v32, pp251

JND Collected writings.

JBS v2, pp470,471

Behold I make all things new. See links below.

Revelation 21:5 (P)

2 Peter 3:11-13

Revelation 21:1

The kingdom of the heavens like a king who made a wedding feast for his son.

Revelation 21:2,9

Matthew 22:1-14 (P)

Matthew 25:10

Luke 14:16-23

John 3:29

Revelation 19:7

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.

Revelation 21:2,9

Revelation 21:6

Isaiah 1:18

Isaiah 55:1,2

Him that is athisrt, he that will, let him take the water of life freely.

Matthew 11:28

Matthew 22:4

Luke 14:17

Ephesians 1:13,14

Revelation 19:7

Revelation 22:17 (P)

JND v5, pp105,106

JND Collected writings.

FER v15, pp480-483

JBS v1, pp473,478,479

JBS v1, pp469-472

JBS v2, pp195

JBS v5, pp397,401,402

JT v5, pp257-279

JT v48, pp451

JND v32, pp252

JND Collected writings.

JND v0, pp156,157

JND Notes and Jottings.

JBS v2, pp478

JBS v2, pp472

JBS 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.

Revelation 21:2

As a bride adorned for her husband.

Revelation 21:9

the bride the Lambs wife.

Matthew 22:2

Wedding 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 13:35-37

Watch.

Luke 12:40

Be ye ready.

Luke 21:36

Watch therefore.

John 3:29

John the baptist as the friend of the bridegroom.

1 Thessalonians 1:10

To await his Son from the heavens.

2 Peter 1:19

Until the day dawn and the morning star arise in your hearts.

Revelation 2:28

Overcomer in Thyatira promised the morning star.

Revelation 19:7

The marriage of the Lamb is come.

Revelation 22:16

The bright and morning star.

FER v7, pp190

FER v9, pp331

JBS v1, pp473,474

JBS v2, pp194

JT v48, pp414,415

JT v48, pp463

JT v48, pp467-474

JT v48, pp455

JND v2, pp292

JND Collected writings.

JND v5, pp115,116

JND Collected writings.

JND v11, pp180

JND Collected writings.

JND v11, pp239

JND Collected writings.

JND v11, pp210

JND Collected writings.

JND v32, pp248

JND 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.

Revelation 21:2,9

Psalms 45:13

Psalms 132:9

Isaiah 61:10

Note Ps.45:13, 132:9 and Is.61:10 relate to the earthly wife.

Matthew 22:2

Matthew 25:10

John 14:1-4

Romans 2:7

1 Corinthians 3:12-14

Ephesians 5:25-27

Philippians 1:10,11

Revelation 3:5

Revelation 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

The holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. See references below.

Revelation 21:2 (P)

Psalms 45:13-15

Earthly celebration.

Isaiah 52:1

Earthly celebration.

Matthew 22:1-14

Matthew 25:1-13

John 14:1-4

Hebrews 11:16

Revelation 19:7,8

Revelation 22:19

JND v2, pp257,258

JND 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)

Revelation 21:3

Leviticus 26:11-12 (P)

Jeremiah 31:33

Ezekiel 37:27

Zechariah 8:8

Zechariah 13:9

2 Corinthians 6:16

Hebrews 8:10

God Dwelling with His People

God dwelling with His people.

Revelation 21:3

Jeremiah 31:33 (P)

Ezekiel 43:7

Ezekiel 48:35

Zechariah 2:10-12

Zechariah 8:7,8

Zechariah 13:9

Hebrews 8:10

God Dwelling with His People

God dwelling in the midst of His people.

Revelation 21:3

Jeremiah 31:33

Ezekiel 43:7 (P)

Ezekiel 48:35

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.

Revelation 21:3 (P)

Leviticus 26:11

Deuteronomy 12:5

Jeremiah 31:33

Ezekiel 43:7

2 Corinthians 6:16

Death Swallowed up in Victory

Also Jehovah wiping away tears and bringing in comforts and blessings, not hungering or thirsting etc.

Revelation 21:4

He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,compare Isaiah 25:8.

Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Isaiah 25:8 (P)

God wiping away tears from off all faces, see also Rev 21:4.

Isaiah 30:19

Isaiah 35:3,4,10

Isaiah 40:1,2

Isaiah 49:10

Isaiah 51:11

Isaiah 54:11-13

Isaiah 60:19,20

Isaiah 61:3

Isaiah 65:18,19

Isaiah 66:12-14

Jeremiah 12:15

Jeremiah 24:7

Jeremiah 30:17

Ezekiel 11:19,20

Ezekiel 34:11-16

Ezekiel 36:24-27

Romans 11:22-36

1 Corinthians 15:54

Revelation 7:17

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.

Revelation 21:4 (P)

Isaiah 25:8

Isaiah 35:10

Hosea 13:14

1 Corinthians 15:54

The last enemy that in annulled is death.

Revelation 21:4

1 Corinthians 15:26 (P)

Revelation 1:18

Revelation 6:8

Revelation 20:13

God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes. See most references in Isaiah 25:8.

Revelation 21:4

Isaiah 25:8

Revelation 7:17 (P)

JND v5, pp25

JND Collected writings.

Regathering and Restoration of All Israel in the Future

Judah and Israel. See chart (Ezekiel 38) tracing the history of Judah and Israel from the captivities to the Millennium.

Revelation 21:4

A different setting .God dwelling with men in etermity.

Deuteronomy 30:3-10 (P)

Psalms 126:1-6

Isaiah 1:25-27

Isaiah 1:9

Isaiah 10:20-22

Isaiah 11:11

Isaiah 25:8,9

Isaiah 27:13

Trumpet.

Isaiah 30:19

Isaiah 35:8-10

Highways,ransomed of Jehovah return.

Isaiah 43:5-7

Gathered from the east and the west.

Isaiah 49:9-12,18

They come from afar, some possibly as far away as China. See footnote "h" in JND bible (Sinim could mean China.)

Isaiah 51:10

A way for the ransomed to pass over.

Isaiah 51:11

Sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Isaiah 52:1-12

Zion, Jerusalem awakened for their return, and they return without haste and Jehovah is their rear guard.

Isaiah 54:7

Isaiah 58:8-12

Isaiah 65:18-25

Isaiah 66:20,21

Jeremiah 3:18

Jeremiah 12:15

Jeremiah 16:14,15

Jeremiah 23:3-8

Jeremiah 24:6,7

Jeremiah 30:3,18

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Jeremiah 31:7-9

weeping.

Jeremiah 32:37,38

Jeremiah 33:6-26

Jeremiah 50:4,5

They shall come weeping, and ask the way to Zion, and join to Jehovah in the everlasting covenant.

Ezekiel 11:17-20

Ezekiel 20:33-38

Rebels purged out, 10 Tribes.

Ezekiel 28:25,26

Ezekiel 34:11-15

Ezekiel 36:21-32

Not for your sake I do this but for my holy name.vss.22&32.

Ezekiel 36:8-10

Ezekiel 37:1-28

Made one stick.

Ezekiel 38:12

Ezekiel 39:25-29

Hosea 1:10,11

Hosea 2:14,15

Hosea 3:5

Hosea 6:1-4

Hosea 14:4-7

Joel 2:28-31

Amos 8:10

Mourning for an only son

Micah 2:12

Micah 4:6-8

Zephaniah 3:9-20

Zechariah 4:6,7

Relates to temple in the recovery,but also looks forward to the final temple in the millenium.

Zechariah 4:6,7

Relates to temple in the recovery,but also looks forward to the final temple in the millenium.

Zechariah 6:15

Zechariah 8:7,13

Zechariah 9:14-17

Lightning,trumpet.

Zechariah 10:8

Will hiss for them (sharag,a shrill whistle). See hiss in Isaiah 5:26 (but not a link).

Zechariah 12:10,11

Looking on Me whom they pierced, and mourning for an only son.

Zechariah 13:8,9

Third part refined ,Judah.

Matthew 24:31

Luke 2:38

Anna speaks of those who who waited for redenption in Jerusalem.

John 21:11,12

1 Fish,Isreal regathered.

Romans 9:27-29

Romans 11:25-27

Romans 11:4,5

"What says the divine answer", a key point in Pauls presentation on the restoration of all Isreal.

Revelation 7:17

Wipe away every tear from their eyes.

Revelation 7:3-8

The 144,000 may well have a prominent part in the speading of the glad tidings of the kingdom Matt.24:14.

JND v0, pp133

JND Notes and jottings.

Water of life. See links below. Most references relate to Israel and the Assembly.

Revelation 21:5

Isaiah 55:1

John 7:37,38

Revelation 7:17 (P)

Revelation 22:1

Features of the appearance of a man above the throne. See also chart of similatities between Ezekiel and Revelation.

Revelation 21:5

Isaiah 6:1

Ezekiel 1:26-28 (G)

Ezekiel 40:3

Daniel 10:4-6

Zechariah 2:1

Revelation 1:12-16

Revelation 10:1

Revelation 11:1

Revelation 14:14

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.

Revelation 21:6

Psalms 46:4

Isaiah 55:1

Ezekiel 47:1,12

Joel 3:18

Zechariah 14:8

John 7:37,38

Refering more to the Spirit coming in Acts.

Revelation 7:17

Revelation 22:1 (P)

JND v5, pp101-103

JND Collected writings.

Jehovah the Same

Jehovah "I AM HE", "THE SAME".

Revelation 21:6

Exodus 3:14

Deuteronomy 32:39

See also footnote "d" JND bible.

Nehemiah 8:6

Isaiah 37:16

Isaiah 41:4 (G)

See also footnote "b"JND bible.

Isaiah 43:10-13

Isaiah 44:6

Isaiah 45:5,18-21

Isaiah 46:4,9,10

Isaiah 48:12

Isaiah 52:6

Hebrews 1:12

Hebrews 13:20

Revelation 1:8

Revelation 22:13

7 BOWLS

7th 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.

Revelation 21:6

It is done.

Revelation 10:6

No longer delay.

Revelation 16:17 (P)

JND v5, pp56

JND Collected writings.

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. See links below.

Revelation 21:6

Isaiah 41:4

Isaiah 48:12

Revelation 1:8

Revelation 22:13 (P)

Christ, who is, who was, who is to come. See references below. Note important footnote "e" in JND Bible in Rev 1.

Revelation 21:6

Isaiah 41:4

Isaiah 44:6

Isaiah 48:12

Revelation 1:4,8 (P)

Revelation 22:13

JND v5, pp3

JND 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.

Revelation 21:6 (P)

Isaiah 12:3

Earthly blessings of the water.

Isaiah 41:4

Isaiah 41:4

Isaiah 48:12

Isaiah 55:1

Earthly blessings of the water.

John 4:10

John 7:37,38

Revelation 1:4,8

Revelation 16:17

Revelation 22:1,2

Revelation 22:13

Revelation 22:17

Regathering and Restoration of All Israel in the Future

Judah 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".

Revelation 21:7

Leviticus 26:11-12

Deuteronomy 30:3-10

Jeremiah 24:7 (P)

Jeremiah 31:33

Jeremiah 32:38

Ezekiel 11:20

Ezekiel 34:30

Ezekiel 36:28

Ezekiel 37:27

Ezekiel 48:35 (P)

Jehovah Shammah. the Lord is there.

Zechariah 2:11

Zechariah 8:8

2 Corinthians 6:16

Hebrews 8:10

He that overcomes shall inherit these things, and I will be to him God and he shall be to me son. See links below.

Revelation 21:7 (P)

Jeremiah 24:7

Jeremiah 31:33

Romans 8:7

1 Corinthians 15:28

Vss. 7,8 probably close the eternal side on new Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 6:16-18

JND v0, pp156

JND 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.

Revelation 21:7

2 Samuel 7:14

2 Corinthians 6:18 (P)

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.

Revelation 21:8

Isaiah 66:24

Book of life.

Jeremiah 19:6

Luke 16:23

John 5:25-29

1 Corinthians 6:9,10

Galatians 5:21

Ephesians 5:5

Revelation 3:5

Book of life.

Revelation 19:19,20

Revelation 20:14,15 (P)

Revelation 20:5,6

Revelation 22:15

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.

Revelation 21:8 (P)

Revelation 20:14,15

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.

Revelation 21:8

1 Corinthians 6:9,10

Galatians 5:19-21

Philippians 3:2

Philippians 3:2

Revelation 22:15 (P)

Millennium

Unrighteous persons shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Revelation 21:8

1 Corinthians 6:9,10 (P)

Galatians 5:21

Ephesians 5:5

Revelation 20:14,15

Revelation 22:15

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.

Revelation 21:9 (P)

John 3:29

Revelation 16:1

Angel with 7 bowls. see also Rev.15:1.

Revelation 19:7-9

Revelation 22:17

JND v5, pp96,97

JND Collected writings.

Conseqences of walking contrary to God, resulting in sevenfold plagues. References in Rev. are general in time of judgment during the tribulation.

Revelation 21:9

Leviticus 26:21-24 (G)

Revelation 15:1

Revelation 16:1

Millennium

Earthly Bride (Israel), and the heavenly Bride and wife of Christ ruling with Him in the Millennium.

Revelation 21:9-27

Psalms 45:13 (P)

Psalms 132:9

Isaiah 52:1

Isaiah 61:10

John 14:1-4

Ephesians 5:25-27

Philippians 1:10,11

Hebrews 11:10,16

Hebrews 12:22-26

1 Peter 2:12

Revelation 19:6-9

Revelation 22:1-5

7 BOWLS

Seven 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.

Revelation 21:9

Leviticus 26:21

Plagues to Isreal for their disobedience.

Revelation 15:1 (P)

Revelation 16:1-21

JND v5, pp49

JND Collected writings.

JND v2, pp233-239

JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation.

JND v0, pp133

JND Notes and Jottings. Comments on chs. 12-14 and 15,16.

Millennium

Solomon's reign, looks forward to Christ's rule in the Millennium.

Revelation 21:9-27

Genesis 49:10

Numbers 14:21

Deuteronomy 28:1-2

2 Samuel 7:12-16

2 Samuel 23:3-4

1 Kings 8:20

1 Chronicles 17:11

Psalms 2:1-12

Psalms 8:6

Psalms 67:4

Psalms 72:1-19 (P,M)

Psalms 96:10

Psalms 110:1-7

Psalms 118:26

Psalms 132:17

Isaiah 1:25-27

Isaiah 2:2-4

Isaiah 4:3-6

Isaiah 9:6-7

Isaiah 11:3-10

Isaiah 12:3-6

Isaiah 24:23

Isaiah 25:6-8

Isaiah 30:15-26

Isaiah 32:1-18

Isaiah 33:17-22

Isaiah 35:1-10

Isaiah 35:1-2

Isaiah 40:1-28

Isaiah 41:17-20

Isaiah 42:1

Isaiah 44:3

Isaiah 49:1-26

Isaiah 51:11

Isaiah 51:3

Isaiah 54:1-17

Isaiah 55:12-13

Isaiah 58:8-12

Isaiah 60:19-21

Isaiah 61:1-8

Isaiah 65:18-25

Jeremiah 3:17

Jeremiah 23:5-8

Jeremiah 30:3-9

Jeremiah 31:1-40

Ezekiel 20:33-38

Ezekiel 21:27 (G)

Ezekiel 28:25-26

Ezekiel 34:23-31

Ezekiel 36:27-28

Ezekiel 40:1-49

Ezekiel 41:1-26

Ezekiel 42:1-20

Ezekiel 43:1-27

Ezekiel 44:1-31

Ezekiel 45:1-25

Ezekiel 46:1-24

Ezekiel 47:1-23

Ezekiel 48:1-35

Daniel 2:44-45

Daniel 7:14,27-28

Hosea 3:4-5

Hosea 6:1-4

Hosea 14:4-7

Joel 2:21-27

Joel 3:18-21

Amos 9:8-15

Obadiah 1:17

Micah 4:1-13

Micah 5:4-5

Habakkuk 2:14

Zephaniah 3:8-20

Haggai 2:6-9,20-23

Zechariah 1:16-17

Zechariah 2:10-12

Zechariah 8:1-23

Note touch of longevity in vs.4 " multitude of days".

Zechariah 9:10

See connection to vs.8 in Psalm 72.

Zechariah 14:1-11

Malachi 4:1-3

Matthew 13:41-43

Matthew 25:31-46

1 Corinthians 15:23-28

Ephesians 1:10

2 Peter 1:19

Revelation 7:17

Revelation 20:1-6

Revelation 22:1-5

I became in the Spirit. See links in Rev 17:3 and 21:10.

Revelation 21:10

Revelation 4:2 (P)

Revelation 17:3

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.

Revelation 21:10 (P)

Ezekiel 40:1-49

Also chs.41-44. Note earthly Jerusalem.

Hebrews 12:22-24

Revelation 4:2

Revelation 22:1-5

Revelation 21:11-27

Babylon

He carried me away in spirit to see the woman. See Rev.4:2 and 21:10.

Revelation 21:10

Carried John away to see the new Jerusalem.

Revelation 4:2

Come up here.

Revelation 17:3 (P)

JND v5, pp57

JND 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.

Revelation 21:11 (P)

Psalms 36:9

Isaiah 30:26

Isaiah 60:19,20

Daniel 7:18,27

Matthew 19:28

Millennium

Saints of the most high places receive and possess the kingdom (Millennium).

Revelation 21:11,23

Psalms 36:9

Isaiah 30:26

Isaiah 60:19,20

Daniel 7:18,27 (P)

Haggai 2:23

Matthew 19:28

Luke 1:32,33

2 Timothy 2:12

Revelation 1:7

Revelation 7:15

Revelation 11:15

Revelation 20:4

Revelation 22:5

JT v48, pp521,522

JND v11, pp247

JND 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.

Revelation 21:11,23

Psalms 36:9

Isaiah 24:23

Isaiah 30:26

Isaiah 60:19,20

Daniel 7:18,27

Matthew 19:28

2 Timothy 2:12

Revelation 22:5 (P)

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.

Revelation 21:12-13 (P)

Genesis 49:3-27

Ezekiel 48:31-34

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.

Revelation 21:12-13

Gates of the city.

Genesis 2:9

Revelation 1:3

Revelation 16:15

Revelation 22:14 (P)

Wall of the city has 12 foundations, and on them 12 names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb. See links below.

Revelation 21:14 (P)

Luke 22:29,30

Ephesians 2:20

Hebrews 11:10

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

Revelation 21:15-17 (P)

Ezekiel 40:3-5

Zechariah 2:1,2,4,5

Ephesians 3:18,19

Note 4 dimensions.

Revelation 11:1,2

JND v5, pp99

JND Collected writings.

Millennium

Appearance 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.

Revelation 21:15

Golden reed as a measure.

Ezekiel 1:26-28

Ezekiel 40:3 (P)

Daniel 7:9,10

Daniel 10:5-12

Zechariah 2:1

Measuring cord in his hand.

Revelation 1:12-20

Revelation 10:1

Revelation 11:1

Measure the temple.

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.

Revelation 21:15

Final heavenly temple in the millenium and the eternal day.

Ezekiel 40:3,5

Final earthly temple during thr millenium.

Daniel 9:27

The desolator (beast) will take over the temple and cause the sacrifices to cease in the middle of the week.

Zechariah 2:1,2

Man with a measuring line in his hand.

Matthew 24:15

The desolator takes over as in Dan.9:27.

Luke 21:24

Could this be the time when the desolator takes over and or the time when Titus destroyed Jeusalem in 70 A.D.?

2 Thessalonians 2:4

Man of sin revealed. See Dan.9:27 and Matt.24:15.

Revelation 11:1,2 (P)

JND v5, pp31,32

JND Collected writings.

Millennium

Good news to a young man of a glorious Jerusalem and temple in the future.

Revelation 21:15

Heavenly Jerusalem.

Isaiah 40:1,2

Jeremiah 31:38-40

Ezekiel 40:

Chs. 40 to 48.

Zechariah 2:4,5 (P)

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.

Revelation 21:15

The heavenly city.

Ezekiel 40:3,5

Zechariah 2:1,2 (P)

Zechariah 6:13,15

Revelation 11:1

Millennium

Measuring reed (about 10.5 feet). Dimensions of the house.

Revelation 21:15

Measurments of the heavenly city.

Psalms 45:13-15

Isaiah 52:1

Ezekiel 40:5 (P)

John 14:1-4

Father's heavenly house.

Revelation 11:1

A reed to measure the millenial earthly city.

Be able to fully apprehend what is the breadth and length and depth and height. See Rev 21:16.

Revelation 21:16

Ephesians 3:18 (G)

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.

Revelation 21:18 (P)

2 Chronicles 3:8-17

Ezekiel 40:5-49

Also chs. 41 and 42.

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

Revelation 21:19,20 (P)

Exodus 28:15-20

Isaiah 54:11

JND v5, pp99

JND Collected writings.

Jewels on the breastplate. Compare to jewels in the wall in Rev.

Revelation 21:19-20

Exodus 28:15-20 (G)

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.

Revelation 21:21 (P)

Ezekiel 48:31-34

Matthew 13:45,46

Revelation 22:2

JND v5, pp99-100

JND 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.

Revelation 21:22

Genesis 3:17

Curse removed in Rev.22:3.

Ezekiel 48:35

God is there, dwelling in earthly Jerusalem.

Zechariah 14:11

Earthly Jerusalem a dwelling place for men.

Revelation 7:15

Those from the great tribulation serve him day and night.

Revelation 22:3 (P)

JND v5, pp103

JND Collected writings.

The city has no temple in it, as the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb is its temple. See links below.

Revelation 21:22 (P)

Revelation 3:12

Revelation 7:15

Revelation 11:19

Revelation 15:5

Shekinah glory departs. See links below of Shekinah glory departing and returning. See mainly Exodus 40:34,35.

Revelation 21:23

Heavenly, not Millenial related to the earth.

Exodus 40:34-35

1 Kings 8:10-11

2 Chronicles 5:13-14

Isaiah 6:4

Ezekiel 10:18 (P)

Ezekiel 11:23

Ezekiel 43:2

Ezekiel 44:1

Matthew 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, pp49

JND Collected writings.

JND v2, pp315,316

Jnd Collected writings.

Millennium

Light of the sun and moon in the Millennium.

Revelation 21:23,25

Isaiah 30:26 (P)

Isaiah 60:1,19,20

Revelation 22:5

Shekinah glory, implies a glory that rests or dwells.

Revelation 21:23

Heavenly glory compared to earthly glory in Ezek.43.

Exodus 40:34-35 (P)

1 Kings 8:10-11

2 Chronicles 5:14

Ezekiel 10:18-19

Glory departs.

Ezekiel 11:23

Ezekiel 43:2-5

Glory returns

Ezekiel 44:4

Matthew 17:5

Revelation 15:8

They shall bring the glory and honour to it. See Rev 21:24,25.

Revelation 21:26 (P)

Revelation 21:23,24.

JND v5, pp100,101

JND 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.

Revelation 21:23-24 (P)

Exodus 40:34-35

Shekina glory.

Isaiah 24:23

Isaiah 30:26

Isaiah 60:19-20

Isaiah 60:3,5,11,20

Isaiah 66:12

Revelation 22:5

Revelation 21:26

JND v2, pp258

JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation.

Millennium

Jehovah 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.

Revelation 21:23,25

Psalms 72:1-19

Isaiah 41:17-20

Isaiah 60:19-21 (P)

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.

Revelation 21:24

Genesis 2:9

Genesis 3:22

Ezekiel 47:12

Revelation 2:7

Revelation 22:2 (P)

JND v5, pp102,103

JND Collected writings.

The city's gates shall not close at all by day for night shall not be there. See Rev 21:23,24.

Revelation 21:25 (P)

Revelation 21:24,25

Gates of Zion open continually, similar to heavenly Jerusalem.

Revelation 21:25

Isaiah 60:11 (P)

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.

Revelation 21:27 (P)

Daniel 12:1

Joel 3:17

Philippians 4:3

Revelation 13:8

Revelation 22:14,15

Beast and False Prophet

All 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.

Revelation 21:27

Those not written in the book of life could not enter into the city.

Exodus 32:33

Whoever sins against Jehovah, him will I blot out of my book.

Psalms 69:28

Those blotted out of the book of life.

Jeremiah 17:10

Those "written in the earth" because they have forsaken Jehovah.

Revelation 3:10

Those that dwell on the earth. These type of people are the supporters of the beast and the false prophet.

Revelation 3:5

He that overcomes I will not blot his name out of the book of life.

Revelation 13:8 (P)

Revelation 17:8

They who dwell on the earth, whose names are not written in the book of life.

Revelation 20:12,15

Those 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