And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Revelation 21:4 KJV
About the Book of Revelation
Revelation opens with letters to seven churches in Asia Minor and then unfolds a series of visions: scrolls, trumpets, a dragon, a beast and a great city called Babylon. Written in coded, symbolic language for believers under Roman pressure, it insists that Christ, the slain Lamb, is the real ruler of history. The book closes with a new heaven and a new earth, where God lives with his people. Its hope is that evil does not have the last word.
- Testament: New Testament
- Genre: Apocalyptic prophecy
- Chapters: 22
- Verses: 404
Who Wrote Revelation, and When?
Author: Traditionally attributed to John, identified by many as the apostle, writing from the island of Patmos.
When it was written: Probably around AD 90 to 96.
Main Themes in Revelation
- Christ's victory
- Faithful endurance
- A new creation
A Key Verse: Revelation 21:4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
It describes what the final restoration looks like for people who have suffered.
Reading Tip
The book was meant to encourage first-century readers, so images such as the beast carried meaning for them. Christians have interpreted it in several different ways. Use the randomizer above to land on a verse in Revelation, then press Show context to read the verses around it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Revelation?
Revelation has 22 chapters and 404 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Revelation?
Author: Traditionally attributed to John, identified by many as the apostle, writing from the island of Patmos. When it was written: Probably around AD 90 to 96.
What is Revelation about?
Revelation opens with letters to seven churches in Asia Minor and then unfolds a series of visions: scrolls, trumpets, a dragon, a beast and a great city called Babylon. Written in coded, symbolic language for believers under Roman pressure, it insists that Christ, the slain Lamb, is the real ruler of history. The book closes with a new heaven and a new earth, where God lives with his people. Its hope is that evil does not have the last word.
Can I get a random verse from only Revelation?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from Revelation only. Every one of its 404 verses has an equal chance.