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NASB | Revelation 21:4 and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 21:4 and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be death; there will no longer be sorrow and anguish, or crying, or pain; for the former order of things has passed away." [Is 25:8; 35:10] |
Bible Question:
As stated in Rev 21:4 God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more, neither shall there be anguish (sorrow and mourning) nor grief nor pain any more, for the old conditions and the former order of things have passed away. Why will He wiping our tears? Will this be because we will be sorrowful in how much more we could have done for Him while we were on earth or perhaps because we do not see loved ones there? Why do you think we weap in heaven, that He would dry our tears? |
Bible Answer: Dear docandlinda2, This verse, in its context, is talking about a complete restoration of creation, including the abolition of death (1 Corinthians 15:26, 54). The tears of the saints are associated with many things: sin (Isaiah 6:5; Luke 5:8; Romans 6:22), Satan (Luke 1:71), separation from God (Zephaniah 3:15-20), affliction (Hebrews 12:3-11), sorrow (John 16:22; 1 Peter 1:8), persecution (2 Timothy 3:12; Psalm 38:19), suffering though innocent (1 Peter 2:19-22), etc. Thus, James asserts "Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you." (James 4:7-10 NASB) because "the Judge is standing right at the door." (5:9b) In Him, Doc |
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