Revelation 21:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

There are three gates on each side, east, north, south, and west, so no matter where you're coming from, you've got a way in.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Heaven's got doors everywhere because everyone's invited.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Revelation, written by the apostle John around 95 AD during Roman persecution of Christians, this verse is part of a vision describing the New Jerusalem as a perfect, heavenly city that descends from God. The twelve gates, with three on each side, symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel and represent complete access to God's presence from all directions, drawing from Old Testament imagery like Ezekiel's temple visions to convey eternal security and inclusivity.

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