Revelation 22:3
No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The passage highlights that the service of God's people won't just be free from hindrance, but will be transformed into a form of temple service, a direct and intimate offering to Him, akin to the unique priesthood of the Lamb. This elevates "serving" from duty to a profound act of worship, fully realized in His presence.
This verse arrives at the culmination of the new creation, following the dramatic descriptions of judgment and the establishment of a new heaven and earth. John has just witnessed the holy city, New Jerusalem, descending, signifying God's ultimate dwelling with His people. This passage then directly addresses what is now absent from this perfect reality – any trace of curse or sin – and what is present – God's reign and His people's worship.
Imagine a world where everything that causes pain, suffering, and separation from God is completely gone. Revelation 22:3 paints this picture, declaring the end of the curse.
The original creation was marred by sin, leading to a curse that affects everything – from the ground that won't yield easily, to sickness, sorrow, and ultimately death. This curse is deeply tied to the presence of sin and anything 'accursed' or devoted to evil.
In the new creation, this curse is utterly abolished. The text uses language that echoes Old Testament passages about removing 'accursed things' from Israel's midst. This means no more sin, no more suffering, no more death, and no more anything that separates us from God’s perfect presence.
What does it mean for God's throne to be 'in' the new creation? It signifies a complete and unbroken dwelling with His people, transforming their very purpose.
The verse emphatically states, 'the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it.' This isn't just about God being present, but His rule and authority being fully established and accessible.
This dwelling of God's throne means His presence is no longer mediated by tabernacles or temples, nor is it hindered by sin. It’s a direct, intimate, and constant fellowship.
As a result, His servants ('his servants will worship him' / 'serve him') will engage in perfect worship and service. The original word for 'serve' often relates to temple or priestly service, suggesting a holy, direct, and fulfilling ministry. This service, unlike our earthly endeavors filled with struggle, will be unhindered, joyful, and eternal, fueled by the intimate knowledge of God.
Understand the original words
katathema · Greek Noun
That which is under God's judgment or separated from His blessing due to sin; it signifies total destruction or exclusion from the holy presence of God.
doulos · Greek Noun
Those who willingly submit to God's authority, serving Him with devotion, obedience, and reverence as His possession.
latreuō · Greek Verb
The act of showing profound reverence, adoration, and service to God, acknowledging His supreme worthiness and sovereign position.
This passage directly speaks of removing anything accursed from Jerusalem, creating a powerful parallel to Revelation's promise of a curse-free existence.
Romans 8:21-22Here, Paul describes creation groaning under the curse and awaiting liberation, a state that is fully resolved in the new creation promised in Revelation.
Matthew 13:41-42This parable of Jesus explains how all things that cause sin and lawlessness will be gathered out of God's kingdom, mirroring the complete removal of the accursed in the new Jerusalem.
1 John 3:2This verse speaks of believers seeing Jesus as he is and becoming like him, a profound aspect of the transformation and resemblance to God promised to His servants in the new creation.
Psalm 17:15The Psalmist expresses a longing to be satisfied by beholding God's likeness, which is fulfilled in the ultimate worship and transformation described in Revelation 22:3.
ellicottRevelation 22:3: "And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:"
(3) And there shall be no more curse . . . Better, And every curse, or accursed thing, shall not be any longer. There may be an allusion to Joshua 7:12 ; there is certainly a borrowing, of language from Zechariah ( Zechariah 14:11 ). All accursed things are removed, and with them passes the curse. The blessing of God’s presence, and the blessing of God’s r…
pulpitRevelation 22:3: "And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:"
Verse 3. - And there shall be no more curse; and there shall be no accursed thing any more. Nothing accursed exists in that city, because there is no sin there. The narrative here passes into the future tense (cf. Revelation 20:7). But the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him; and the throne, etc. This is the conse…
The passage highlights that the service of God's people won't just be free from hindrance, but will be transformed into a form of temple service, a direct and intimate offering to Him, akin to the unique priesthood of the Lamb. This elevates "serving" from duty to a profound act of worship, fully realized in His presence.
This verse arrives at the culmination of the new creation, following the dramatic descriptions of judgment and the establishment of a new heaven and earth. John has just witnessed the holy city, New Jerusalem, descending, signifying God's ultimate dwelling with His people. This passage then directly addresses what is now absent from this perfect reality – any trace of curse or sin – and what is present – God's reign and His people's worship.
This verse arrives at the culmination of the new creation, following the dramatic descriptions of judgment and the establishment of a new heaven and earth. John has just witnessed the holy city, New Jerusalem, descending, signifying God's ultimate dwelling with His people. This passage then directly addresses what is now from this perfect reality – any trace of curse or sin – and what is – God's reign and His people's worship.
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"No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him." — The passage highlights that the service of God's people won't just be free from hindrance, but will be transformed into a form of temple service, a direct and intimate offering to Him, akin to the un…
