1. The angel showed me a river filled with the water of life, as clear as crystal. It was flowing from the throne of God and the lamb.
2. Between the street of the city and the river there was a tree of life visible from both sides. It produced 12 kinds of fruit. Each month had its own fruit. The leaves of the tree will heal the nations.
3. There will no longer be any curse. The throne of God and the lamb will be in the city. His servants will worship him
4. and see his face. His name will be on their foreheads.
5. There will be no more night, and they will not need any light from lamps or the sun because the Lord God will shine on them. They will rule as kings forever and ever.
6. He said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord God of the spirits of the prophets has sent his angel to show his servants the things that must happen soon.
7. I’m coming soon! Blessed is the one who follows the words of the prophecy in this book.”
8. I, John, heard and saw these things. When I had heard and seen them, I bowed to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing me these things.
9. He told me, “Don’t do that! I am your coworker. I work with other Christians, the prophets, and those who follow the words in this book. Worship God!”
10. Then the angel said to me, “Don’t seal up the words of the prophecy in this book because the time is near.