Revelation 21:26
New International Version
The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it.

New Living Translation
And all the nations will bring their glory and honor into the city.

English Standard Version
They will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations.

Berean Standard Bible
And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations.

Berean Literal Bible
And they will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it.

King James Bible
And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.

New King James Version
And they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it.

New American Standard Bible
and they will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it;

NASB 1995
and they will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it;

NASB 1977
and they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it;

Legacy Standard Bible
and they will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it.

Amplified Bible
and they will bring the glory (splendor, majesty) and the honor of the nations into it;

Christian Standard Bible
They will bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They will bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.

American Standard Version
and they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it:

Contemporary English Version
The glorious treasures of nations will be brought into the city.

English Revised Version
and they shall bring the glory and the honour of the nations into it:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They will bring the glory and wealth of the nations into the holy city.

Good News Translation
The greatness and the wealth of the nations will be brought into the city.

International Standard Version
People will bring the glory and wealth of the nations into it.

Majority Standard Bible
And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations.

NET Bible
They will bring the grandeur and the wealth of the nations into it,

New Heart English Bible
and they will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they shall bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.

Weymouth New Testament
and the glory and honor of the nations shall be brought into it.

World English Bible
and they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it so that they may enter.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it;

Berean Literal Bible
And they will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it.

Young's Literal Translation
and they shall bring the glory and the honour of the nations into it;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they shall bring the glory and the honour of the nations into her.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they shall bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.

New American Bible
The treasure and wealth of the nations will be brought there,

New Revised Standard Version
People will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they shall bring the glory and the honor of the people into it.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they shall bring to it the glory and honor of the nations.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they shall bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.

Godbey New Testament
and they will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it.

Haweis New Testament
and they shall bring the glory and the honour of the nations into it.

Mace New Testament
the glory and magnificence of the nations shall be brought into it.

Weymouth New Testament
and the glory and honor of the nations shall be brought into it.

Worrell New Testament
and they will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it.

Worsley New Testament
And they shall bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The New Jerusalem
25Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. 26And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations. 27But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.…

Cross References
Isaiah 60:11
Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.

Isaiah 60:5
Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you.

Isaiah 60:3
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Isaiah 66:12
For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees.

Isaiah 66:18-19
“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. / I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.

Zechariah 14:14
Judah will also fight at Jerusalem, and the wealth of all the surrounding nations will be collected—gold, silver, and apparel in great abundance.

Psalm 72:10-11
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. / May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Psalm 86:9
All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.

Haggai 2:7
I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts.

1 Kings 10:24-25
The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 25:32
All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

Luke 2:32
a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”

John 12:20-21
Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast. / They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

Acts 15:14-17
Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own. / The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written: / ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And they shall bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.

the glory.

Revelation 21:24
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.

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Revelation 21
1. A new heaven and a new earth.
10. The heavenly Jerusalem, with a full description thereof.
23. She needs no sun, the glory of God being her light.
24. The kings of the earth bring their riches unto her.














And into the city
This phrase refers to the New Jerusalem, a central theme in Revelation 21. The city symbolizes the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell among His people. It is described as descending from heaven, indicating its divine origin and perfection. The New Jerusalem is the culmination of biblical prophecy, representing the eternal dwelling place of God with humanity, as seen in Ezekiel 48:35 and Isaiah 65:17-19.

will be brought
The act of bringing suggests a continuous and voluntary offering. This reflects the worship and reverence that the nations will show towards God. It implies a sense of pilgrimage and devotion, reminiscent of the Old Testament practice where nations would come to Jerusalem to worship during the feasts (Zechariah 14:16).

the glory and honor
Glory and honor denote the highest attributes and achievements of the nations. In biblical terms, glory often refers to the visible manifestation of God's presence, while honor signifies respect and reverence. This indicates that all that is valuable and praiseworthy in human culture will be offered to God, purified and redeemed. It echoes the prophetic vision in Isaiah 60:11, where the wealth of nations is brought to God's city.

of the nations
The inclusion of the nations signifies the universal scope of God's redemptive plan. It fulfills the promise made to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his seed (Genesis 22:18). This phrase underscores the diversity and unity of God's people, as seen in Revelation 7:9, where a multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language stands before the throne. It highlights the breaking down of barriers and the gathering of all peoples into God's eternal kingdom.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The City (New Jerusalem)
This is the heavenly city described in Revelation 21, representing the eternal dwelling place of God with His people. It symbolizes the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises and the restoration of creation.

2. The Nations
Refers to the diverse peoples of the world who will bring their glory and honor into the New Jerusalem. This signifies the inclusion of all ethnicities and cultures in God's redemptive plan.

3. The Glory and Honor
These terms denote the splendor, wealth, and dignity that the nations will bring to the New Jerusalem, acknowledging God's sovereignty and majesty.
Teaching Points
Universal Worship
The passage highlights the ultimate purpose of creation: to glorify God. Believers are called to live lives that reflect God's glory, anticipating the day when all nations will worship Him.

Cultural Diversity in God's Kingdom
The inclusion of the nations' glory and honor signifies the value of cultural diversity in God's redemptive plan. Christians should celebrate and embrace diversity within the body of Christ.

Eternal Perspective
The vision of the New Jerusalem encourages believers to maintain an eternal perspective, focusing on the future hope and glory that awaits rather than temporary earthly concerns.

Stewardship of Resources
The bringing of glory and honor into the city suggests the importance of using our resources and talents for God's kingdom purposes, contributing to His eternal glory.Verse 26. - And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it; that is, the glory and the honour of the nations shall be brought into it. The verb is used impersonally, as in Revelation 10:11 and many other places. A repetition of ver. 24 (vide supra).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

[the city]
αὐτήν (autēn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

will be brought
οἴσουσιν (oisousin)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5342: To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

glory
δόξαν (doxan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

honor
τιμὴν (timēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5092: A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself.

of the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

nations.
ἐθνῶν (ethnōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.


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