ACC ~ Revelation 21 v5

THE PROMISE OF THE MOST HIGH IS ACCOMPLISHED FOR THE SAINTS. APRINGIUS OF BEJA: The promise of the Most High is accomplished for the saints, so that they might be renewed in all things and might shine with every splendor. Therefore, the apostle says, “and the dead will rise incorruptible,” and they will change into glory. TRACTATE ON THE APOCALYPSE 21.5.

WHEN TEARS DO NOT INTERRUPT JOY, ALL THINGS ARE INDEED NEW. OECUMENIUS: If the heaven, earth and the sea are new, and moreover if humankind and that which pertains to their joy and glory are new and in no way interrupted by tears or pains or sins, then indeed all things are new. “Do not think, O John,” he says, “that because of their surpassing greatness what has been said and revealed to you is false or fantasy. All of these things are trustworthy and true. Therefore, write them down.” COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 21.3-5.

WORDS SPOKEN BY THE TRUTH. ANDREW OF CAESAREA: These words are true, for they issue from the Truth himself and are [expressed] no longer by way of symbols. Rather, they are recognized by the realities themselves. COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 21.5-6.

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