Rev 21:24 | RWP | e4.org | Amidst the light thereof ( δια του φωτος αυτης ). Rather "by the light thereof." From , , . All the moral and spiritual progress of moderns is due to Christ, and the nations of earth will be represented, including "the kings" ( ο βασιλεις ), mentioned also in , "do bring their glory into it" ( φερουσιν την δοξαν αυτων εις αυτην ). Present active indicative of φερω . Swete is uncertain whether this is a picture of heaven itself or "some gracious purpose of God towards humanity which has not yet been revealed" and he cites in illustration. The picture is beautiful and glorious even if not realized here, but only in heaven.

‏ Revelation of John 21:24

Amidst the light thereof ( δια του φωτος αυτης ). Rather "by the light thereof." From Isa 60:3, 11, 20. All the moral and spiritual progress of moderns is due to Christ, and the nations of earth will be represented, including "the kings" ( ο βασιλεις ), mentioned also in Isa 60:3, "do bring their glory into it" ( φερουσιν την δοξαν αυτων εις αυτην ). Present active indicative of φερω. Swete is uncertain whether this is a picture of heaven itself or "some gracious purpose of God towards humanity which has not yet been revealed" and he cites 22:2 in illustration. The picture is beautiful and glorious even if not realized here, but only in heaven.