What does Revelation 21:4 mean?
“‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.””
Quick answer
In the new creation God will wipe away every tear, and death, mourning, crying, and pain will be no more—the final end of all suffering.
What it means
John’s vision of the new heaven and earth promises God’s personal comfort: he himself wipes away every tear.
‘The old order of things has passed away’—the curse of Genesis 3 is undone, and sorrow gives way to everlasting joy in God’s presence.
Common questions
When will Revelation 21:4 happen?
In the new creation, after Christ’s return, when God makes all things new and ends death and suffering forever.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.