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The Source of Glory
Commentators unanimously agree that the New Jerusalem's stunning glory is not its own but is the direct result of God's manifest presence. This divine radiance, often compared to the Old Testament 'Shekinah glory,' illuminates the city, signifying that heaven's ultimate splendor is found in perfect communion with God Himself.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 21:11
18th Century
Theologian
Having the glory of God. A glory or splendour such as was fitting for the dwelling-place of God. The nature of that splendour is described…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 21:11
Having the glory of God (εχουσαν την δοξαν του θεου). Syntactically this clause goes with verse 10, the feminine accusative singul…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 21:11
19th Century
Bishop
Having the glory of God . . .—The glory of God is the glorious presence of God, the true Shechinah, of which we have read before (…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Revelation 21:9–22
19th Century
Preacher
And there came to me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come here, I…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 21:11
In John’s description of the city, precious stones, brilliant colors, and the effulgence of light abound. The problem of the literalness of the cit…
John Gill
On Revelation 21:11
17th Century
Pastor
Having the glory of God
Not only upon their souls, where they will be clothed in the glorious robe of Christ's right…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 21:9–21
17th Century
Minister
God has various employments for his holy angels. Sometimes they sound the trumpet of Divine Providence and warn a careless world; sometimes they re…