Revelation 22:1referencesEzekiel 47:1-12
Revelation 22:1 describes the river of the water of life, which parallels Ezekiel's vision of a river flowing from the temple, symbolizing life and healing.
Thematic focusLife, Healing, Restoration.
Cross-References — Revelation 22
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Revelation 22:2referencesGenesis 2:9
Revelation 22:2 mentions the tree of life, harking back to Genesis 2:9 where the tree of life is first introduced in the Garden of Eden.
Thematic focusEternal Life, Paradise Restored.
Revelation 22:3referencesGenesis 3:17-19
Revelation 22:3 states there will be no more curse, reversing the curse pronounced in Genesis 3:17-19 due to Adam's sin.
Thematic focusRedemption, Curse Lifted.
Revelation 22:5referencesIsaiah 60:19-20
Revelation 22:5 describes a time when there will be no need for the sun or moon, as the Lord will be the everlasting light, echoing Isaiah 60:19-20.
Thematic focusEternal Light, God's Presence.
Revelation 22:12referencesMatthew 16:27
Revelation 22:12 speaks of Jesus coming soon to reward each according to their deeds, similar to Matthew 16:27 where Jesus speaks of coming in glory to reward each person.
Thematic focusJudgment, Reward, Second Coming.
Revelation 22:13referencesIsaiah 44:6
Revelation 22:13 declares Jesus as the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, a title also used by God in Isaiah 44:6, emphasizing His eternal nature.
Thematic focusEternity, Divinity of Christ.
Revelation 22:17referencesJohn 7:37-39
Revelation 22:17 invites all who are thirsty to come and take the water of life freely, paralleling Jesus' invitation in John 7:37-39 to come and drink of the living water.
Thematic focusInvitation, Salvation, Living Water.
Revelation 22:20references1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Revelation 22:20 expresses the anticipation of Jesus' return, which is also a central theme in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, describing the Lord's coming.
Thematic focusSecond Coming, Hope, Anticipation.