Revelation
“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17
Revelation 7:17 (KJV) speaks to comfort from God, grief, and hope in Christ — words set in Revelation, the Bible's book of vision and final hope. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4
Common questions
What does Revelation 7:17 mean?
In the King James Version, Revelation 7:17 reads: "For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes." The verse speaks to comfort from God, grief, and hope in Christ. To read it well, take it in the flow of Revelation 7 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Revelation 7:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes." is Revelation 7:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Revelation chapter 7.
What are some related Bible verses to Revelation 7:17?
Verses that sit beside Revelation 7:17 include Revelation 21:4, Psalms 147:3, and Isaiah 61:3. Reading them alongside Revelation 7:17 deepens the theme of comfort from God.
How can I pray with Revelation 7:17?
Read Revelation 7:17 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.