Parallel Verses New International Version Then I saw "a new heaven and a new earth," for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. King James Bible And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. Darby Bible Translation And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea exists no more. World English Bible I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth have passed away, and the sea is no more. Young's Literal Translation And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth did pass away, and the sea is not any more; Revelation 21:1 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleA new heaven and a new earth - See the notes on 2 Peter 3:13 : The ancient Jews believed that God would renew the heavens and the earth at the end of seven thousand years. The general supposition they founded on Isaiah 65:17. There was no more sea - The sea no more appeared than did the first heaven and earth. All was made new; and probably the new sea occupied a different position and was differently distributed, from that of the old sea. However, with respect to these subjects as they stand in this most figurative book, I must express myself in the words of Calmet: Vouloir dire quels seront ce nouveau ciel, et cette nouvelle terre, quels seront leurs ornamens et leur qualite, c'est a mon avis la plus grande de toutes les presomptions. En general, ces manieres de parler marquent de tres grands changemens dans l'univers. "To pretend to say what is meant by this new heaven and new earth, and what are their ornaments and qualities, is in my opinion the greatest of all presumptions. In general these figures of speech point out great alternations in the universe." Treasury of Scripture Knowledge a new. for. See on ch. and there. Daniel 7:3 And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another. Library November 18. "And He that Sat Upon the Throne Said, it is Done" (Rev. xxi. 5, 6). "And He that sat upon the throne said, It is done" (Rev. xxi. 5, 6). Great is the difference between action and transaction. We may be constantly acting without accomplishing anything, but a transaction is action that passes beyond the point of return, and becomes a permanent committal. Salvation is a transaction between the soul and Christ in which the matter passes beyond recall. Sanctification is a great transaction in which we are utterly surrendered, irrevocably consecrated and wholly committed … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth A New Creation Whether God Always Loves More the Better Things? A Great Religious Awakening. Cross References Isaiah 51:11 Those the LORD has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. Isaiah 65:17 "See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. Isaiah 66:22 "As the new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure before me," declares the LORD, "so will your name and descendants endure. Romans 8:21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. 2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 2 Peter 3:13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. Revelation 6:14 The heavens receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place. Jump to Previous Earth Exists First Heaven Longer New Passed SeaJump to Next Earth Exists First Heaven Longer New Passed SeaLinks Revelation 21:1 NIVRevelation 21:1 NLT Revelation 21:1 ESV Revelation 21:1 NASB Revelation 21:1 KJV Revelation 21:1 Bible Apps Revelation 21:1 Biblia Paralela Revelation 21:1 Chinese Bible Revelation 21:1 French Bible Revelation 21:1 German Bible Revelation 21:1 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |