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The city has no need for the sun, neither of the moon, to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
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God's Presence is the Only Light
Commentators explain that in the New Jerusalem, there is no need for the sun or moon because the city is illuminated directly by the glorious presence of God Himself. This fulfills Old Testament prophecies (Isaiah 60:19) and is likened to the Most Holy Place in the temple, which was lit not by lamps but by God's own glory. His immediate presence will be the all-sufficient source of life, knowledge, and joy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it. This imagery seems to be derived from Isaiah 60:19-20. …
To shine upon it (ινα φαινωσιν αυτη). Purpose clause with ινα and the present active subjunctive of φαινω, to keep on shining. Lig…
19th Century
Anglican
And the city had no need of the sun...—Rather, And the city hath not need of the sun, nor of the moon that they shoul…
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Baptist
For the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the …
John turns from this beautiful description of the city to the life within it. In antiquity every notable city had at least one central temple. The …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon to shine in it Which may be …
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