The New Heaven and New earth

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

NAB footnote:Sea no more: because as home of the dragon it was doomed to disappear.

I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

NAB footnote:New Jerusalem: symbol of the church.

I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, God's dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them (as their God)."

He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, (for) the old order has passed away."

The one who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." Then he said, "Write these words down, for they are trustworthy and true."

He said to me, "They are accomplished. I (am) the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give a gift from the spring of life-giving water."

NAB footnote:Alpha and Omega: see the note on Rev 1:8. Life-giving water: see the note on Rev 7:17.

I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God almighty and the Lamb.

NAB footnote:Christ is present throughout the church; hence, no temple is needed as an earthly dwelling for God.

The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb.