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Medieval A.D. 804 · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Rev 21:25 (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MANUAL ON REVELATION)

Alcuin of York, on Rev 21:25

Alcuin of York · c. A.D. 735–804

Rev 21:25 · Douay-Rheims

“And the gates thereof shall not be shut by day: for there shall be no night there.”

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“THERE FOLLOWS: And the gates thereof shall not be shut by day: for there shall be no night there. ANSWER: He is saying that there will be in that city the perpetual light of the Lamb, or rather that the Lamb himself will be there as a perpetual light, while nighttime will have been eliminated. As for the gates not being shut, it is a sign of the fullest security; for there it is no longer said, Watch ye, and pray that ye enter not into temptation, [Matt. 26:41, Mark 14:38] but rather, Be still and see that I am God. [Ps. 45:11]”

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