Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Revelation 21:5

"And he that sitteth on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he saith, Write: for these words are faithful and true." — Revelation 21:5 (ASV)

For the second time in the book, God himself speaks (cf. 1:8). From his throne comes the assurance that the One who created the first heaven and earth will indeed make “everything new.” This confirms that God’s power will be revealed and his redemptive purposes fulfilled. Since these words are God’s words (cf. 19:9; 22:6), it is important that this vision of the new heaven and the New Jerusalem be proclaimed to the churches.