Revelation 21:23 asv — And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and t…

American Standard Version

"And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb. "

— Revelation 21:23, American Standard Version

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Revelation 21 — Context

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the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprase; the eleventh, jacinth; the twelfth, amethyst.

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And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the several gates was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.

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And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God the Almighty, and the Lamb, are the temple thereof.

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And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb.

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And the nations shall walk amidst the light thereof: and the kings of the earth bring their glory into it.

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And the gates thereof shall in no wise be shut by day (for there shall be no night there):

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and they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it:

Revelation 21:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 21:23 say?
Revelation 21:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb. ”
Where is Revelation 21:23 in the Bible?
Revelation 21:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 21, verse 23.
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 21:23.
What translation should I read Revelation 21:23 in?
Revelation 21:23 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 21:23?
Revelation 21:23 reads (ASV): “And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb. ” 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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