Revelation 22:1-5

Revelation 22:1-5

[1] And  he shewed  river  of water  of life,  clear  as  crystal,  proceeding  out of  the throne  of God  and  of the Lamb.  [2] In  the midst  of the street  of it,  and  side  of the river,  was there the tree  of life,  which bare  twelve  manner of fruits,  and yielded  her  fruit  every  month:  and  the leaves  of the tree  were for  the healing  of the nations.  [3] And  no  more  curse:  but  the throne  of God  and  of the Lamb  in  it;  and  his  servants  shall serve  him:  [4] And  his  face;  and  his  name  shall be in  their  foreheads.  [5] And  no  night  and  they need  no  candle,  neither  light  of the sun;  for  the Lord  God  them  light:  and  they shall reign  for  ever 

What does Revelation 22:1-5 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Essentially what John saw next was Paradise regained (cf. Revelation 2:7; Genesis 2; Luke 23:43; 2 Corinthians 12:2). Having viewed the splendor of the New Jerusalem he now saw what will nourish and enrich the lives of God"s people there.
"Up to this chapter, the New Jerusalem seems to be all mineral and no vegetable. Its appearance is as the dazzling display of a fabulous jewelry store; we wonder if there is no soft grass to sit upon, no green trees to enjoy, and no water to drink or food to eat. However, here are introduced the elements which add a rich softness to this city of elaborate beauty." [1]