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Revelation 21:1 nasb — Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer a…

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"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea."

— Revelation 21:1, NASB

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Revelation 21 — Context

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Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea.

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

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And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them,

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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."

Revelation 21:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 21:1 say?
Revelation 21:1 in the NASB reads: “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea.”
Where is Revelation 21:1 in the Bible?
Revelation 21:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 21, verse 1.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 21:1.
What translation should I read Revelation 21:1 in?
Revelation 21:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 21:1?
Revelation 21:1 reads (NASB): “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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