Revelation 21:25 Meaning and Explanation
“And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The city's gates are never shut, because there is no night there at all.
What Does Revelation 21:25 Mean?
John notes that the gates of the city are never shut. In the ancient world, city gates were closed at nightfall against danger and enemies. Here the gates stand open continually, for the reason given: there is no night there.
Open gates speak of perfect peace and perpetual welcome. There is nothing left to fear, no enemy to bar out, no darkness in which threats could gather. The endless day means endless safety and endless access to the presence of God. For the reader weary of a world where doors must be locked and watch must be kept, the promise is profound rest: in the city of God the gates never close, the night never falls, and the welcome never ends.
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What does Revelation 21:25 mean?
The city's gates are never shut, because there is no night there at all.