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Revelation 21:4New creation vision
He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.
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Interpretation

Revelation 21:4 shows a no more tears that is lived within study and play—see "away" and "more". Let no more tears in generosity without notice—teach the body new reflexes. Apocalyptic Vision connects here: Symbolic visions portray God’s ultimate victory and faithful endurance amidst suffering.

Context

The setting is Revelation—apocalyptic, highlighting no more tears. Within ch. 21, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward apocalyptic vision. Watch the terms “away” and “more”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Revelation with John. In current research on Revelation, John of Patmos (not the Gospel author, per many scholars).. Scholars commonly date Revelation AD 95. Revelation seems aimed at Seven churches of Asia Minor.. The setting is the New creation vision (apocalyptic). Apocalyptic Vision is especially relevant in this line. Jewish‑Christian apocalyptic; heavy OT allusions. Apocalyptic symbolism speaks pastorally under imperial pressure.

More details
Traditional:John
Modern scholarship:John of Patmos (not the Gospel author, per many scholars).
Date:AD 95
Audience:Seven churches of Asia Minor.
  • Jewish‑Christian apocalyptic; heavy OT allusions.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in over 5,800 manuscripts, more than any other surviving ancient work. Early papyri from the 2nd-3rd centuries like P46, P66, P75 provide text within 100–150 years of composition. Major uncial codices (Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, 4th century) contain complete or near-complete texts. The Byzantine text family represents the majority of later manuscripts. Textual variants exist but are mostly minor: word order, articles, spelling. No central Christian doctrine depends on any disputed text. Modern critical editions compare all manuscript families to determine the most likely original reading.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46