Revelation 22:5 web — There will be no night, and they need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and…

World English Bible

"There will be no night, and they need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and ever."

— Revelation 22:5, World English Bible

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Revelation 22 — Context

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in the middle of its street. On this side of the river and on that was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruits, yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

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There will be no curse any more. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants serve him.

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

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There will be no night, and they need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and ever.

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He said to me, "These words are faithful and true. The Lord God of the spirits of the prophets sent his angel to show to his bondservants the things which must happen soon."

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"Behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book."

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Now I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. When I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who had shown me these things.

Revelation 22:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 22:5 say?
Revelation 22:5 in the World English Bible reads: “There will be no night, and they need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. 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 (WEB): “There will be no night, and they need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. 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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