Revelation 21:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the one sitting on the throne spoke up: 'Look, I'm making everything completely new.' And he told me, 'Write this down, these words are absolutely true and you can count on them.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's promise to make everything new isn't just hope, it's a guarantee.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John during his exile on the island of Patmos amid the Roman Empire's persecution of early Christians in the first century AD. In this chapter, John records a prophetic vision of the end times, where God reveals a new heaven and a new earth, signifying the culmination of history and the defeat of evil. The figure on the throne is God Himself, speaking directly to affirm His sovereign plan for renewal.

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