Book of Revelation, Revelation 21:4
What it means
John's vision ends with grief undone: no more death, mourning or pain. It is a promise for the end and a comfort now. Sorrow is real, but it is not the last word.
The source
"He will wipe away every tear." Book of Revelation said it in Revelation 21:4. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
"καὶ ἐξαλείψει πᾶν δάκρυον ἀπὸ τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτῶν"Original Greek, Revelation 21:4. Text read at github.com.
Who said it
The New Testament (1st century AD). The Gospels, the letters of Paul, James, Peter and John, and Revelation. Every line is our own translation from the Koine Greek of the Byzantine text, set beside the King James wording.
Questions
- What does "He will wipe away every tear." mean?
- John's vision ends with grief undone: no more death, mourning or pain. It is a promise for the end and a comfort now. Sorrow is real, but it is not the last word.
- Who said "He will wipe away every tear."?
- Book of Revelation (1st century AD). Source: Revelation 21:4.
- What is the original Greek?
- καὶ ἐξαλείψει πᾶν δάκρυον ἀπὸ τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτῶν. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
- Is "He will wipe away every tear." on a shirt?
- Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.
Cite this line
"He will wipe away every tear." (Book of Revelation, Revelation 21:4, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/he-will-wipe-away-every-tear
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More from The New Testament
- The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.John 1:5
- Nothing is impossible with God.Luke 1:37
- Suffering builds endurance. Endurance builds character. Character builds hope.Romans 5:3-4
- All things work together for good for those who love God.Romans 8:28
- If God is for us, who can be against us?Romans 8:31
- In all these things we are more than conquerors.Romans 8:37
