Apologetics Bible

Revelation 21:1

Greek

Καὶ εἶδον οὐρανὸν καινὸν καὶ γῆν καινήν· ὁ γὰρ πρῶτος οὐρανὸς καὶ ἡ πρώτη γῆ ἀπῆλθαν, καὶ ἡ θάλασσα οὐκ ἔστιν ἔτι.

Kai eidon oyranon kainon kai gen kainen· o gar protos oyranos kai e prote ge apelthan, kai e thalassa oyk estin eti.

KJV: And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

AKJV: And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

ASV: And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth are passed away; and the sea is no more.

YLT: And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth did pass away, and the sea is not any more;

Exposition: Revelation 21:1 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:2

Greek

καὶ τὴν πόλιν τὴν ἁγίαν Ἰερουσαλὴμ καινὴν εἶδον καταβαίνουσαν ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ, ἡτοιμασμένην ὡς νύμφην κεκοσμημένην τῷ ἀνδρὶ αὐτῆς.

kai ten polin ten agian Ieroysalem kainen eidon katabainoysan ek toy oyranoy apo toy theoy, etoimasmenen os nymphen kekosmemenen to andri aytes.

KJV: And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

AKJV: And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

ASV: And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband.

YLT: and I, John, saw the holy city--new Jerusalem--coming down from God out of the heaven, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband;

Exposition: Revelation 21:2 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:3

Greek

καὶ ἤκουσα φωνῆς μεγάλης ἐκ τοῦ ⸀θρόνου λεγούσης· Ἰδοὺ ἡ σκηνὴ τοῦ θεοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, καὶ σκηνώσει μετʼ αὐτῶν, καὶ αὐτοὶ ⸀λαοὶ αὐτοῦ ἔσονται, καὶ αὐτὸς ὁ θεὸς ⸂μετʼ αὐτῶν ἔσται⸃,

kai ekoysa phones megales ek toy thronoy legoyses· Idoy e skene toy theoy meta ton anthropon, kai skenosei met ayton, kai aytoi laoi aytoy esontai, kai aytos o theos met ayton estai,

KJV: And 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.

AKJV: And 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.

ASV: And I heard a great voice out of the throne saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and God himself shall be with them, and betheir God:

YLT: and I heard a great voice out of the heaven, saying, `Lo, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will tabernacle with them, and they shall be His peoples, and God Himself shall be with them--their God,

Exposition: Revelation 21:3 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And 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.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:4

Greek

καὶ ἐξαλείψει πᾶν δάκρυον ⸀ἐκ τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτῶν, καὶ ὁ θάνατος οὐκ ἔσται ἔτι· οὔτε πένθος οὔτε κραυγὴ οὔτε πόνος οὐκ ἔσται ⸀ἔτι. τὰ πρῶτα ἀπῆλθαν.

kai exaleipsei pan dakryon ek ton ophthalmon ayton, kai o thanatos oyk estai eti· oyte penthos oyte krayge oyte ponos oyk estai eti. ta prota apelthan.

KJV: And 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.

AKJV: And 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.

ASV: and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.

YLT: and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and the death shall not be any more, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor shall there be any more pain, because the first things did go away.'

Exposition: Revelation 21:4 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And 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.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:5

Greek

Καὶ εἶπεν ὁ καθήμενος ἐπὶ τῷ θρόνῳ· Ἰδοὺ ⸂καινὰ ποιῶ πάντα⸃. καὶ ⸀λέγει· Γράψον, ὅτι οὗτοι οἱ λόγοι ⸂πιστοὶ καὶ ἀληθινοί⸃ εἰσιν.

Kai eipen o kathemenos epi to throno· Idoy kaina poio panta. kai legei· Grapson, oti oytoi oi logoi pistoi kai alethinoi eisin.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And he that sat on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said to me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

ASV: 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.

YLT: 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;'

Exposition: Revelation 21:5 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: '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.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:6

Greek

καὶ εἶπέν μοι· ⸂Γέγοναν. ἐγὼ⸃ τὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ Ὦ, ἡ ἀρχὴ καὶ τὸ τέλος. ἐγὼ τῷ διψῶντι δώσω ἐκ τῆς πηγῆς τοῦ ὕδατος τῆς ζωῆς δωρεάν.

kai eipen moi· Gegonan. ego to Alpha kai to O, e arche kai to telos. ego to dipsonti doso ek tes peges toy ydatos tes zoes dorean.

KJV: And 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.

AKJV: And he said to me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to him that is thirsty of the fountain of the water of life freely.

ASV: And he said unto me, They are come to pass. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

YLT: and He said to me, `It hath been done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End; I, to him who is thirsting, will give of the fountain of the water of the life freely;

Exposition: Revelation 21:6 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And 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.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:7

Greek

ὁ νικῶν κληρονομήσει ταῦτα, καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῷ θεὸς καὶ αὐτὸς ἔσται μοι υἱός.

o nikon kleronomesei tayta, kai esomai ayto theos kai aytos estai moi yios.

KJV: He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

AKJV: He that overcomes shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

ASV: He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

YLT: he who is overcoming shall inherit all things, and I will be to him--a God, and he shall be to me--the son,

Exposition: Revelation 21:7 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:8

Greek

τοῖς δὲ δειλοῖς καὶ ⸀ἀπίστοις καὶ ἐβδελυγμένοις καὶ φονεῦσι καὶ πόρνοις καὶ φαρμάκοις καὶ εἰδωλολάτραις καὶ πᾶσι τοῖς ψευδέσιν τὸ μέρος αὐτῶν ἐν τῇ λίμνῃ τῇ καιομένῃ πυρὶ καὶ θείῳ, ὅ ἐστιν ὁ θάνατος ὁ δεύτερος.

tois de deilois kai apistois kai ebdelygmenois kai phoneysi kai pornois kai pharmakois kai eidololatrais kai pasi tois pseydesin to meros ayton en te limne te kaiomene pyri kai theio, o estin o thanatos o deyteros.

KJV: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

AKJV: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

ASV: But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

YLT: and to fearful, and unstedfast, and abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all the liars, their part is in the lake that is burning with fire and brimstone, which is a second death.'

Exposition: Revelation 21:8 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:9

Greek

Καὶ ἦλθεν εἷς ἐκ τῶν ἑπτὰ ἀγγέλων τῶν ἐχόντων τὰς ἑπτὰ φιάλας, ⸂τῶν γεμόντων⸃ τῶν ἑπτὰ πληγῶν τῶν ἐσχάτων, καὶ ἐλάλησεν μετʼ ἐμοῦ λέγων· Δεῦρο, δείξω σοι τὴν ⸂νύμφην τὴν γυναῖκα⸃ τοῦ ἀρνίου.

Kai elthen eis ek ton epta aggelon ton echonton tas epta phialas, ton gemonton ton epta plegon ton eschaton, kai elalesen met emoy legon· Deyro, deixo soi ten nymphen ten gynaika toy arnioy.

KJV: And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife.

AKJV: And there came to me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come here, I will show you the bride, the Lamb’s wife.

ASV: And there came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls, who were laden with the seven last plagues; and he spake with me, saying, Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the wife of the Lamb.

YLT: And there came unto me one of the seven messengers, who have the seven vials that are full of the seven last plagues, and he spake with me, saying, `Come, I will shew thee the bride of the Lamb--the wife,'

Exposition: Revelation 21:9 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:10

Greek

καὶ ἀπήνεγκέν με ἐν πνεύματι ἐπὶ ὄρος μέγα καὶ ὑψηλόν, καὶ ἔδειξέν μοι τὴν ⸀πόλιν τὴν ἁγίαν Ἰερουσαλὴμ καταβαίνουσαν ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ,

kai apenegken me en pneymati epi oros mega kai ypselon, kai edeixen moi ten polin ten agian Ieroysalem katabainoysan ek toy oyranoy apo toy theoy,

KJV: And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,

AKJV: And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,

ASV: And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,

YLT: and he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and did shew to me the great city, the holy Jerusalem, coming down out of the heaven from God,

Exposition: Revelation 21:10 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:11

Greek

ἔχουσαν τὴν δόξαν τοῦ θεοῦ· ὁ φωστὴρ αὐτῆς ὅμοιος λίθῳ τιμιωτάτῳ, ὡς λίθῳ ἰάσπιδι κρυσταλλίζοντι·

echoysan ten doxan toy theoy· o phoster aytes omoios litho timiotato, os litho iaspidi krystallizonti·

KJV: Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

AKJV: Having the glory of God: and her light was like to a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

ASV: having the glory of God: her light was like unto a stone most precious, as it were a jasper stone, clear as crystal:

YLT: having the glory of God, and her light is like a stone most precious, as a jasper stone clear as crystal,

Exposition: Revelation 21:11 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:12

Greek

ἔχουσα τεῖχος μέγα καὶ ὑψηλόν, ἔχουσα πυλῶνας δώδεκα, καὶ ἐπὶ ⸂τοῖς πυλῶσιν⸃ ἀγγέλους δώδεκα, καὶ ὀνόματα ἐπιγεγραμμένα ἅ ⸀ἐστιν τῶν δώδεκα ⸀φυλῶν υἱῶν Ἰσραήλ·

echoysa teichos mega kai ypselon, echoysa pylonas dodeka, kai epi tois pylosin aggeloys dodeka, kai onomata epigegrammena a estin ton dodeka phylon yion Israel·

KJV: And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:

AKJV: And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:

ASV: having a wall great and high; having twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels; and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:

YLT: having also a wall great and high, having twelve gates, and at the gates twelve messengers, and names written thereon, which are those of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel,

Exposition: Revelation 21:12 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:13

Greek

ἀπὸ ⸀ἀνατολῆς πυλῶνες τρεῖς, καὶ ἀπὸ βορρᾶ πυλῶνες τρεῖς, καὶ ἀπὸ νότου πυλῶνες τρεῖς, καὶ ἀπὸ δυσμῶν πυλῶνες τρεῖς·

apo anatoles pylones treis, kai apo borra pylones treis, kai apo notoy pylones treis, kai apo dysmon pylones treis·

KJV: On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.

AKJV: On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.

ASV: on the east were three gates; and on the north three gates; and on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.

YLT: at the east three gates, at the north three gates, at the south three gates, at the west three gates;

Exposition: Revelation 21:13 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:14

Greek

καὶ τὸ τεῖχος τῆς πόλεως ⸀ἔχων θεμελίους δώδεκα, καὶ ἐπʼ αὐτῶν δώδεκα ὀνόματα τῶν δώδεκα ἀποστόλων τοῦ ἀρνίου.

kai to teichos tes poleos echon themelioys dodeka, kai ep ayton dodeka onomata ton dodeka apostolon toy arnioy.

KJV: And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

AKJV: And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

ASV: And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

YLT: and the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

Exposition: Revelation 21:14 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:15

Greek

Καὶ ὁ λαλῶν μετʼ ἐμοῦ εἶχεν μέτρον κάλαμον χρυσοῦν, ἵνα μετρήσῃ τὴν πόλιν καὶ τοὺς πυλῶνας αὐτῆς καὶ τὸ τεῖχος αὐτῆς.

Kai o lalon met emoy eichen metron kalamon chrysoyn, ina metrese ten polin kai toys pylonas aytes kai to teichos aytes.

KJV: And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.

AKJV: And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.

ASV: And he that spake with me had for a measure a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.

YLT: And he who is speaking with me had a golden reed, that he may measure the city, and its gates, and its wall;

Exposition: Revelation 21:15 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:16

Greek

καὶ ἡ πόλις τετράγωνος κεῖται, καὶ τὸ μῆκος αὐτῆς ⸀ὅσον τὸ πλάτος. καὶ ἐμέτρησεν τὴν πόλιν τῷ καλάμῳ ἐπὶ ⸀σταδίους δώδεκα ⸀χιλιάδων· τὸ μῆκος καὶ τὸ πλάτος καὶ τὸ ὕψος αὐτῆς ἴσα ἐστίν.

kai e polis tetragonos keitai, kai to mekos aytes oson to platos. kai emetresen ten polin to kalamo epi stadioys dodeka chiliadon· to mekos kai to platos kai to ypsos aytes isa estin.

KJV: And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.

AKJV: And the city lies foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.

ASV: And the city lieth foursquare, and the length thereof is as great as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs: the length and the breadth and the height thereof are equal.

YLT: and the city lieth square, and the length of it is as great as the breadth; and he did measure the city with the reed--furlongs twelve thousand; the length, and the breadth, and the height, of it are equal;

Exposition: Revelation 21:16 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:17

Greek

καὶ ἐμέτρησεν τὸ τεῖχος αὐτῆς ἑκατὸν τεσσεράκοντα τεσσάρων πηχῶν, μέτρον ἀνθρώπου, ὅ ἐστιν ἀγγέλου.

kai emetresen to teichos aytes ekaton tesserakonta tessaron pechon, metron anthropoy, o estin aggeloy.

KJV: And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.

AKJV: And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.

ASV: And he measured the wall thereof, a hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of an angel.

YLT: and he measured its wall, an hundred forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, that is, of the messenger;

Exposition: Revelation 21:17 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:18

Greek

⸀καὶ ἡ ἐνδώμησις τοῦ τείχους αὐτῆς ἴασπις, καὶ ἡ πόλις χρυσίον καθαρὸν ὅμοιον ὑάλῳ καθαρῷ·

kai e endomesis toy teichoys aytes iaspis, kai e polis chrysion katharon omoion yalo katharo·

KJV: And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.

AKJV: And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like to clear glass.

ASV: And the building of the wall thereof was jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto pure glass.

YLT: and the building of its wall was jasper, and the city is pure gold--like to pure glass;

Exposition: Revelation 21:18 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:19

Greek

⸀οἱ θεμέλιοι τοῦ τείχους τῆς πόλεως παντὶ λίθῳ τιμίῳ κεκοσμημένοι· ὁ θεμέλιος ὁ πρῶτος ἴασπις, ὁ δεύτερος σάπφιρος, ὁ τρίτος χαλκηδών, ὁ τέταρτος σμάραγδος,

oi themelioi toy teichoys tes poleos panti litho timio kekosmemenoi· o themelios o protos iaspis, o deyteros sapphiros, o tritos chalkedon, o tetartos smaragdos,

KJV: And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;

AKJV: And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;

ASV: The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald;

YLT: and the foundations of the wall of the city with every precious stone have been adorned; the first foundation jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald;

Exposition: Revelation 21:19 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:20

Greek

ὁ πέμπτος σαρδόνυξ, ὁ ἕκτος σάρδιον, ὁ ἕβδομος χρυσόλιθος, ὁ ὄγδοος βήρυλλος, ὁ ἔνατος τοπάζιον, ὁ δέκατος χρυσόπρασος, ὁ ἑνδέκατος ὑάκινθος, ὁ δωδέκατος ἀμέθυστος·

o pemptos sardonyx, o ektos sardion, o ebdomos chrysolithos, o ogdoos beryllos, o enatos topazion, o dekatos chrysoprasos, o endekatos yakinthos, o dodekatos amethystos·

KJV: The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.

AKJV: The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.

ASV: the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprase; the eleventh, jacinth; the twelfth, amethyst.

YLT: the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprasus; the eleventh, jacinth; the twelfth, amethyst.

Exposition: Revelation 21:20 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:21

Greek

καὶ οἱ δώδεκα πυλῶνες δώδεκα μαργαρῖται, ἀνὰ εἷς ἕκαστος τῶν πυλώνων ἦν ἐξ ἑνὸς μαργαρίτου· καὶ ἡ πλατεῖα τῆς πόλεως χρυσίον καθαρὸν ὡς ὕαλος διαυγής.

kai oi dodeka pylones dodeka margaritai, ana eis ekastos ton pylonon en ex enos margaritoy· kai e plateia tes poleos chrysion katharon os yalos diayges.

KJV: And 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.

AKJV: And 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.

ASV: And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the several gates was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.

YLT: And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, each several one of the gates was of one pearl; and the broad-place of the city is pure gold--as transparent glass.

Exposition: Revelation 21:21 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And 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.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:22

Greek

Καὶ ναὸν οὐκ εἶδον ἐν αὐτῇ, ὁ γὰρ κύριος, ὁ θεός, ὁ παντοκράτωρ, ναὸς αὐτῆς ἐστιν, καὶ τὸ ἀρνίον.

Kai naon oyk eidon en ayte, o gar kyrios, o theos, o pantokrator, naos aytes estin, kai to arnion.

KJV: And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.

AKJV: And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.

ASV: And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God the Almighty, and the Lamb, are the temple thereof.

YLT: And a sanctuary I did not see in it, for the Lord God, the Almighty, is its sanctuary, and the Lamb,

Exposition: Revelation 21:22 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:23

Greek

καὶ ἡ πόλις οὐ χρείαν ἔχει τοῦ ἡλίου οὐδὲ τῆς σελήνης, ἵνα φαίνωσιν αὐτῇ, ἡ γὰρ δόξα τοῦ θεοῦ ἐφώτισεν αὐτήν, καὶ ὁ λύχνος αὐτῆς τὸ ἀρνίον.

kai e polis oy chreian echei toy elioy oyde tes selenes, ina phainosin ayte, e gar doxa toy theoy ephotisen ayten, kai o lychnos aytes to arnion.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: 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;

Exposition: Revelation 21:23 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: '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.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:24

Greek

καὶ περιπατήσουσιν τὰ ἔθνη διὰ τοῦ φωτὸς αὐτῆς· καὶ οἱ βασιλεῖς τῆς γῆς φέρουσιν ⸂τὴν δόξαν αὐτῶν⸃ εἰς αὐτήν·

kai peripatesoysin ta ethne dia toy photos aytes· kai oi basileis tes ges pheroysin ten doxan ayton eis ayten·

KJV: And 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.

AKJV: And 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 honor into it.

ASV: And the nations shall walk amidst the light thereof: and the kings of the earth bring their glory into it.

YLT: and the nations of the saved in its light shall walk, and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it,

Exposition: Revelation 21:24 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And 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.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:25

Greek

καὶ οἱ πυλῶνες αὐτῆς οὐ μὴ κλεισθῶσιν ἡμέρας, νὺξ γὰρ οὐκ ἔσται ἐκεῖ,

kai oi pylones aytes oy me kleisthosin emeras, nyx gar oyk estai ekei,

KJV: And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.

AKJV: And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.

ASV: And the gates thereof shall in no wise be shut by day (for there shall be no night there):

YLT: and its gates shall not at all be shut by day, for night shall not be there;

Exposition: Revelation 21:25 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:26

Greek

καὶ οἴσουσιν τὴν δόξαν καὶ τὴν τιμὴν τῶν ἐθνῶν εἰς αὐτήν.

kai oisoysin ten doxan kai ten timen ton ethnon eis ayten.

KJV: And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.

AKJV: And they shall bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.

ASV: and they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it:

YLT: and they shall bring the glory and the honour of the nations into it;

Exposition: Revelation 21:26 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Revelation 21:27

Greek

καὶ οὐ μὴ εἰσέλθῃ εἰς αὐτὴν πᾶν κοινὸν καὶ ⸀ποιῶν βδέλυγμα καὶ ψεῦδος, εἰ μὴ οἱ γεγραμμένοι ἐν τῷ βιβλίῳ τῆς ζωῆς τοῦ ἀρνίου.

kai oy me eiselthe eis ayten pan koinon kai poion bdelygma kai pseydos, ei me oi gegrammenoi en to biblio tes zoes toy arnioy.

KJV: And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

AKJV: And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defiles, neither whatever works abomination, or makes a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

ASV: and there shall in no wise enter into it anything unclean, or he that maketh an abomination and a lie: but only they that are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

YLT: and there may not at all enter into it any thing defiling and doing abomination, and a lie, but--those written in the scroll of the life of the Lamb.

Exposition: Revelation 21:27 advances the chapter's central argument around new creation consummation, covenant dwelling, and final curse reversal. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.