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God makes all things new as a new heaven and earth replace the old order and His dwelling is with His people. The end of death, sorrow, and pain stands beside a final contrast between receiving life's water and remaining in rebellion.
John describes the New Jerusalem in its glory, dimensions, foundations, gates, and precious materials. The city needs no temple or sun because God and the Lamb are its presence and light, and nothing defiled can enter it.
The river and tree of life reveal the fullness of life in God's city, where the curse is gone and His servants see His face. The closing message affirms the prophecy's trustworthiness, calls for worship of God alone, and announces Jesus' coming.
Jesus promises to come quickly with His reward, while the Spirit and the bride invite all who thirst to receive the water of life. Revelation closes with a warning to preserve God's word and a prayer of expectation resting in Christ's grace.