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Revelation 21:4
“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.”
What it means
John sees the end of the story, and it is astonishing tenderness. God Himself bends down to wipe away every tear. Death, grief, crying, and pain, the whole aching weight of this broken world, are gone for good. The old order passes and something wholly new begins. This is the hope Christ secured by His death and resurrection. However long the night of sorrow feels now, it has a limit. A day is coming when all is made well, forever.
Revelation 21:4 at a glance
| Reference | Revelation 21:4 |
|---|---|
| Book | Revelation |
| Chapter to read it in | Revelation 21 |
| Topic | heaven |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Isaiah 25:8
- Revelation 7:17
- 1 Corinthians 15:26
- Isaiah 35:10
- Isaiah 60:20
- 1 John 2:17
- Isaiah 65:18-19
- Isaiah 51:11
- Matthew 24:35
- Jeremiah 31:13
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Revelation 21:4?
It is in Revelation, in Revelation 21. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Revelation 21:4?
Readers most often set it beside Isaiah 25:8, Revelation 7:17, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Isaiah 35:10. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Revelation 21:4?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Revelation 21:4 more than we can. We bring you Revelation 21:4, heaven. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Revelation 21 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Revelation 21:4 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
