Revelation 21:6
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The phrase "It is done!" isn't just a statement of completion, but also a powerful echo of God's creative word, signifying that the ultimate renewal is as assured as the original creation. This divine declaration of being "Alpha and Omega" assures us that the water of life is offered entirely without cost, a gift as radical as the love that initiated it all.
And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment.
English Standard Version (ESV)
John has just seen the new heaven and new earth and the holy city, New Jerusalem, descending, signifying the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. In this moment, God Himself speaks, declaring that all His plans are completed, affirming His eternal nature as the beginning and the end, and immediately offering the free gift of abundant, life-giving satisfaction to all who thirst for Him. This declaration sets the stage for the description of the new reality and the fate of those who reject God.
Imagine reaching the end of an epic story, a monumental project, or a long-awaited journey. The final words spoken carry immense weight. In Revelation, these words declare ultimate completion.
The phrase 'It is done!' (or 'They have come to pass!') marks the triumphant conclusion of God's plan. It signifies the end of suffering, sin, and judgment, and the full realization of God's promises to His people.
In a world of constant change and shifting identities, who can we anchor ourselves to? This verse reveals the eternal, unchanging nature of the One speaking.
The declaration, 'I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end,' is a profound statement of God's absolute sovereignty and eternality.
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We all experience thirst—a deep longing for something more. This verse offers the ultimate solution, not earned, but freely given.
The promise, 'To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment,' is the heart of God's compassionate outreach.
Understand the original words
Alpha kai to Ōmega · Greek Noun
The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet; used figuratively to signify God as the eternal One, encompassing all of history and existence.
dipsōnti · Greek Adjective/Participle
The spiritual longing for God and his righteousness; in a biblical context, it refers to those who recognize their soul's need for divine satisfaction that only God can provide.
zōēs · Greek Noun
The sustaining, eternal grace and presence of God; a metaphor for salvation and spiritual life that flows from Him.
This passage echoes the invitation to the thirsty, proclaiming that God's provision is freely available to all who seek it, just as Revelation promises. It highlights the abundant and unearned nature of God's sustenance.
John 4:14Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman directly parallels the 'water of life' promise, emphasizing that spiritual thirst is quenched by God's gift, which becomes an internal spring, flowing eternally. This shows the promise in Revelation is a fulfillment of Jesus' earthly teaching.
John 7:37-38Jesus' declaration on the last day of the feast is a powerful foreshadowing of Revelation 21:6, as He offers 'living water' to anyone who believes in Him, which will become an unending source within them. This connects the desire for refreshment to the ultimate divine source.
Colossians 1:16-17This passage declares Christ's role as the creator and sustainer of all things, directly linking to the 'Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end' title. It shows that the one who brings about the new creation is the very one through whom and for whom all things exist.
Revelation 22:17This verse, also from Revelation, is a direct repetition and expansion of the promise in 21:6, with the Spirit and the Bride joining in the invitation. It reinforces the urgency and the communal aspect of receiving this life-giving water freely.
ellicottRevelation 21:6: "And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely."
(6) And he said unto me, It is done. —Or, rather, They (the things promised) have come to pass. He spake, and it was done. The assurance is made trebly sure. “I am making all things new.” “These words are true.” “They are fulfilled.” “Twice,” says Bengel, “twice it is said in this book ‘It is done.’ First at the co…
clarkeRevelation 21:6: "And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely."
It is done - All is determined, and shall be fulfilled in due time. The great drama is finished, and what was intended is now completed; referring to the period alluded to by the angel. I am Alpha and Omega - See on Revelation 1:8 (note). The fountain of the water of life - See on John 4:10 (note), John 4:14 (note)…
The phrase "It is done!" isn't just a statement of completion, but also a powerful echo of God's creative word, signifying that the ultimate renewal is as assured as the original creation. This divine declaration of being "Alpha and Omega" assures us that the water of life is offered entirely without cost, a gift as radical as the love that initiated it all.
John has just seen the new heaven and new earth and the holy city, New Jerusalem, descending, signifying the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. In this moment, God Himself speaks, declaring that all His plans are completed, affirming His eternal nature as the beginning and the end, and immediately offering the free gift of abundant, life-giving satisfaction to all who thirst for Him. This declaration sets the stage for the description of the new reality and the fate of those who reject God.
John has just seen the new heaven and new earth and the holy city, New Jerusalem, descending, signifying the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. In this moment, God Himself speaks, declaring that all His plans are completed, affirming His eternal nature as the beginning and the end, and immediately offering the free gift of abundant, life-giving satisfaction to all who thirst for Him. This declaration sets the stage for the description of the new reality and the fate of those who reject God.
"And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment." — The phrase "It is done!" isn't just a statement of completion, but also a powerful echo of God's creative word, signifying that the ultimate renewal is as assured as the original creation. This divin…
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Last reviewed October 2026
