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and I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, descend from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, sorrow, or crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former state of things is passed away." he that sat upon the throne, said,

"behold, I make all things new." and he said write: "for these words are true and authentic."

I did not see any temple there: for the Lord God almighty, and the lamb are its temple.

the city had no need either of the sun, or of the moon to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamb is the luminary thereof.

the gates of it shall never be shut by day: for no night shall be there.

in the midst of the area, surrounded by the river, was the tree of life, which had twelve fruit-seasons, yielding its fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

no night shall be there, nor any need of a lamp, or of the light of the sun; for the Lord God will give them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

He subjoin'd, "don't seal the prophetic discourses of this book: for the time draws nigh.