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.
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, no more sadness, no more crying, and no more pain, because all the old ways of suffering will be gone forever.
God promises that in the new heaven and earth, He will personally comfort His people and completely eliminate all forms of suffering forever.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John around 95 AD, during a period of severe persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Domitian, as a message of hope and encouragement to suffering believers. In this apocalyptic vision, John describes the new heaven and new earth that follow God's final judgment, symbolizing the complete renewal of creation where God's presence brings ultimate peace. This verse specifically portrays the eradication of all human suffering as the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.
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