1. I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and so had the sea.
2. Then I saw New Jerusalem, that holy city, coming down from God in heaven. It was like a bride dressed in her wedding gown and ready to meet her husband.
3. I heard a loud voice shout from the throne:God's home is now with his people. He will live with them, and they will be his own. Yes, God will make his home among his people.
4. He will wipe all tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain. These things of the past are gone for ever.
5. Then the one sitting on the throne said:I am making everything new. Write down what I have said. My words are true and can be trusted.