² I saw the Holy City,^(A) the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,^(B) prepared as a bride^(C) beautifully dressed for her husband. ³ And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.^(D) They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.^(E)

³ No longer will there be any curse.^(A) The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him.^{(B) 4} They will see his face,^(C) and his name will be on their foreheads.^{(D) 5} There will be no more night.^(E) They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light.^(F) And they will reign for ever and ever.^(G)