New Testament

Revelation 22:2

The Clear Bible Translation matches the King James Version, written at a 10th-grade reading level in plain English

At a Glance

Revelation 22:2 describes a beautiful scene in the New Jerusalem, where the tree of life is prominently featured.

Author: John the apostle
Written: Around AD 95
Genre: Apocalyptic prophecy
Original Audience: The seven churches of Asia Minor

CBTClear Bible Translation

In the middle of the street, and on each side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month, and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

KJVKing James Version

In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

Verse Analysis

Plain-English insight for readers

Revelation 22:2 describes a beautiful scene in the New Jerusalem, where the tree of life is prominently featured. This tree grows in the middle of the street and along the river, symbolizing abundance and eternal life. It produces twelve different kinds of fruit, one for each month, indicating that there is always something fresh and nourishing available. The leaves of the tree are said to be for the healing of the nations, suggesting that this tree provides not only sustenance but also restoration and health to all people. This imagery conveys hope and the promise of a perfect existence in God's presence, where all needs are met and harmony prevails among nations. The tree of life represents the fulfillment of God's plan for humanity, offering both physical and spiritual nourishment in the eternal kingdom.

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How to apply Revelation 22:2 to your life

This verse encourages us to seek spiritual nourishment and healing in our lives. Just as the tree of life provides sustenance and health, we can find our strength and restoration in our relationship with God. We should also strive to be sources of healing and support for others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 22:2 mean?

Revelation 22:2 describes the tree of life in the New Jerusalem, symbolizing eternal life and abundance. It produces twelve kinds of fruit each month, indicating continuous nourishment, and its leaves are for healing, suggesting restoration for all nations.

What is the significance of the tree of life in Revelation 22:2?

The tree of life represents God's provision for eternal life and health. Its presence in the New Jerusalem signifies that in God's kingdom, there is always sustenance and healing available for everyone.

What does the phrase 'healing of the nations' mean in Revelation 22:2?

The phrase 'healing of the nations' indicates that the leaves of the tree of life provide restoration and health to all people. This suggests a future where conflicts and suffering are resolved, promoting harmony among nations.

What does Revelation 22:2 tell us about abundance?

Revelation 22:2 illustrates abundance through the tree of life, which bears twelve different fruits each month. This imagery emphasizes that in God's kingdom, there is always fresh nourishment and resources available.

Book Summary

The Book of Revelation

Revelation 1: The Revelation of Jesus Christ

This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gives Him to show His servants things which must shortly come to pass, sent and signified by His angel to John, who bears record of the word of God. A blessing is pronounced upon those who read and hear the words of this prophecy and keep the things written therein, for the time is at hand. John writes to the seven churches in Asia, sending grace and peace from Him which is, and which was, and which is to come, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the first begotten of the dead, who washed us from our sins in His own blood. He declares Himself Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending. John, in the isle of Patmos for the word of God, is in the Spirit on the Lord's day and hears behind him a great voice as a trumpet. Turning, he sees seven golden candlesticks and one like the Son of man among them, clothed to the foot, His head and hairs white as wool, His eyes as a flame of fire, His feet like fine brass, His voice as the sound of many waters, seven stars in His right hand, and a sharp twoedged sword going out of His mouth. John falls at His feet as dead, and the Lord lays His right hand upon him, saying, Fear not, I am the first and the last, He that liveth and was dead and is alive for evermore. He reveals that the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches and the seven candlesticks are the seven churches.

Revelation 2: Letters to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira The Lord dictates letters to four of the seven churches. To Ephesus He commends their labor and patience and their rejection of evil men, but charges that they have left their first love, calling them to repent and do the first works. To Smyrna, suffering tribulation and poverty yet rich, He warns of coming imprisonment and bids them be faithful unto death to receive a crown of life, promising the overcomer shall not be hurt by the second death. To Pergamos, dwelling where Satan's seat is, He commends their holding fast His name but rebukes those holding the doctrine of Balaam and of the Nicolaitans, promising the overcomer hidden manna and a white stone with a new name. To Thyatira He commends their charity and works yet rebukes their suffering the woman Jezebel to teach and seduce His servants, declaring He will cast her into a bed of tribulation and that He searcheth the reins and hearts; the overcomer shall have power over the nations and the morning star. Revelation 3: Letters to Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea The Lord continues to the remaining three churches. To Sardis He declares they have a name that they live but are dead, urging them to be watchful and strengthen the things that remain, yet noting a few who have not defiled their garments who shall walk with Him in white. To Philadelphia, who has kept His word and not denied His name, He sets before them an open door which no man can shut, promising to keep them from the hour of temptation that shall come upon all the world, and that the overcomer shall be a pillar in the temple of God. To Laodicea He rebukes their being lukewarm, neither cold nor hot, so that He will spue them out of His mouth; they think themselves rich and increased with goods, but are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked, and He counsels them to buy of Him gold tried in the fire. He declares that He stands at the door and knocks, and if any man hear His voice and open the door, He will come in to him; the overcomer shall sit with Him in His throne.

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