Revelation 22:5 net — Night will be no more, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will sh…

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"Night will be no more, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever."

— Revelation 22:5, NET Bible

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Revelation 22 — Context

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flowing down the middle of the city’s main street. On each side of the river is the tree of life producing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month of the year. Its leaves are for the healing of the nations.

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And there will no longer be any curse, and the throne of God and the Lamb will be in the city. His servants will worship him,

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and they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.

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Night will be no more, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.

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A Final Reminder Then the angel said to me,“These words are reliable and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must happen soon.”

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(Look! I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy expressed in this book.)

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I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things, and when I heard and saw them, I threw myself down to worship at the feet of the angel who was showing them to me.

Revelation 22:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 22:5 say?
Revelation 22:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Night will be no more, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.”
Where is Revelation 22:5 in the Bible?
Revelation 22:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 22, verse 5.
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 22:5.
What translation should I read Revelation 22:5 in?
Revelation 22:5 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 22:5?
Revelation 22:5 reads (NET): “Night will be no more, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.” 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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