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Revelation 21:27 net — but nothing ritually unclean will ever enter into it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or practices falsehood, bu…

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"but nothing ritually unclean will ever enter into it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or practices falsehood, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life."

— Revelation 21:27, NET Bible

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Revelation 21 — Context

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The nations will walk by its light and the kings of the earth will bring their grandeur into it.

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Its gates will never be closed during the day(and there will be no night there).

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They will bring the grandeur and the wealth of the nations into it,

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but nothing ritually unclean will ever enter into it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or practices falsehood, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

Revelation 21:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 21:27 say?
Revelation 21:27 in the NET Bible reads: “but nothing ritually unclean will ever enter into it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or practices falsehood, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.”
Where is Revelation 21:27 in the Bible?
Revelation 21:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 21, verse 27.
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 21:27.
What translation should I read Revelation 21:27 in?
Revelation 21:27 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 21:27?
Revelation 21:27 reads (NET): “but nothing ritually unclean will ever enter into it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or practices falsehood, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.” 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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