Text from the authorized version is from swordsearcher and is the king james bible according to the cambridge university press setting, circa 1900, with words of christ indicated in red according to the scofield reference bible published by oxford. Revelation 2122 and by prophetic implication, the animals cf. We must be careful to handle the bible with care and reverence so as to not distort its message. Commentary for revelation 22 a description of the heavenly state, under the figures of the water and the tree of life, and of the throne of god and the lamb. At the end of chapter 21, john described the beauty of new jerusalem.
On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Jesus christ confirms what has been affirmed, and pledges himself for the fulfillment of all the prophecies contained in it, revelation 22. Revelation 22, new living translation nlt the bible app. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. The leaves were used for medicine to heal the nations. I am the root and the offspring of david, and the bright morning star. Then, earlier in chapter 22, john told about the river of the water of life that flows through the new jerusalem. Revelation 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb through the middle of the street of the city. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. In the first five verses of chapter 22 belong with the description of the bride, new jerusalem coming down from heaven, recorded in revelation 21. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. The angel affirms the truth of all that had been spoken, revelation 22. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Revelation 22, new international version niv the bible app. These verses are full of encouragement, declaration, warning, and response to god. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. These sayings are faithful and true see the preceding chapter, revelation 21.
Revelation, chapter 22 king james version christian. Revelation 22 niv eden restored then the angel showed bible. From this verse to the end of the chapter is reckoned the epilogue of this book. Revelation, chapter 22 king james version christian answers. Christians will be vindicated when christ returns and the wicked are forever destroyed. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. Revelation 22 kjv and he shewed me a pure river of water bible. Reading revelations chapter 22 from the king james version.
God, mankind, the animals, and all natural creation will fellowship and rejoice again. Study revelation 22 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. On either side of the river grew the tree of life that produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of god and of the lamb.
X audio is now playing, turn on your speakers and raise volume. The leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. The bible begins with god, mankind, and the animals in perfect fellowship in a garden cf. This is the second appearance and coming of jesus christ. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. In these verses we have the manifold testimony of the voices of the angel, jesus, the spirit, the bride, and john. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 22. Net bible flowing down the middle of the citys main street. See how much you learned about revelation chapter 22 by taking this online interactive quiz.
The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations. Revelation 22 home revelation bible study the tree of life revelation 22 brent kercheville. Revelation chapter 22 explained discover revelation. Revelation, chapter 22 united states conference of catholic bishops. The bible ends with god and mankind in a garden setting cf. He said, on this side of the river and on that was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruits, yielding its fruit every month. Here at the close of the bible we are reintroduced to the tree of life, which has not been mentioned in the bible since genesis 3, where adam and eve sinned in. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored 22 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. This contrasts with the pollution and decay seen during the tribulation. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. On each side of the river is the tree of life producing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month of. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of. David guzik commentary on revelation 22 describes the interior of the new jerusalem, and jesus declares his return to come quickly. Next chapter get your own bible buy a bible today select the perfect bible for you by using the filters below to help you pick the right bible.
Revelation 22 and he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb. New jerusalem is a picture of the people of god in their perfected state. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. Chapter 22 page 1189 revelations john predicts the final showdown between god and satan. Revelation chapter 22 contains gods last message to humankind. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Chapters 2122 finish with a vision of the new heaven and earth, where there is no longer any curse of death or pain or suffering. Revelation chapter 22 in the bible king james version. My auntie who is in salvation army purchased me a book called think,it was a bible and pretty easy to understand,and ive misplaced it or lost it due to. Revelation 22 king james version kjv 22 and he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb. Revelation 22, king james version kjv the bible app. He which testifies these things said, surely i come quickly.