New International Version“Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.
New Living TranslationBlessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life.
English Standard VersionBlessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates.
Berean Standard BibleBlessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.
Berean Literal BibleBlessed are those washing their robes, that their right will be to the tree of life, and they shall enter into the city by the gates.
King James BibleBlessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
New King James VersionBlessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.
New American Standard BibleBlessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life, and may enter the city by the gates.
NASB 1995Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.
NASB 1977Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.
Legacy Standard BibleBlessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the authority to the tree of life and may enter by the gates into the city.
Amplified BibleBlessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) are those who wash their robes [in the blood of Christ by believing and trusting in Him—the righteous who do His commandments], so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.
Christian Standard Bible“Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.
Holman Christian Standard Bible“Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.
American Standard VersionBlessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have the right to come to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
Contemporary English VersionGod will bless all who have washed their robes. They will each have the right to eat fruit from the tree that gives life, and they can enter the gates of the city.
English Revised VersionBlessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have the right to come to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
GOD'S WORD® Translation"Blessed are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.
Good News TranslationHappy are those who wash their robes clean and so have the right to eat the fruit from the tree of life and to go through the gates into the city.
International Standard Version"How blessed are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city!
NET BibleBlessed are those who wash their robes so they can have access to the tree of life and can enter into the city by the gates.
New Heart English BibleBlessed are they who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
Webster's Bible TranslationBlessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Weymouth New TestamentBlessed are those who wash their robes clean, that they may have a right to the Tree of Life, and may go through the gates into the city. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBlessed are those who do His commandments, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.
World English BibleBlessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBlessed are those washing their robes that the authority will be theirs to the Tree of Life, and they may enter into the city by the gates;
Berean Literal BibleBlessed are those washing their robes, that their right will be to the tree of life, and they shall enter into the city by the gates.
Young's Literal Translation 'Happy are those doing His commands that the authority shall be theirs unto the tree of the life, and by the gates they may enter into the city;
Smith's Literal TranslationHappy they doing his commands, that their power shall be in the tree of life, and they might come in at the gates to the city. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed are they that wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb: that they may have a right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBlessed are those who wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb. So may they have a right to the tree of life; so may they enter through the gates into the City.
New American BibleBlessed are they who wash their robes so as to have the right to the tree of life and enter the city through its gates.
New Revised Standard VersionBlessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English“Blessings to those who are doing his Commandments; their authority shall be over The Tree of Life, and they shall enter The City by the gates.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBlessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and that they may go through the gates into the city.
Godbey New TestamentHappy are those who wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life, and enter in through the gates into the city.
Haweis New Testament
Blessed are they who keep his commandments, that they may have authority to approach unto the tree of life, and that they may enter in by the gates into the city.
Mace New Testament
blessed are they who wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city."
Weymouth New Testament
Blessed are those who wash their robes clean, that they may have a right to the Tree of Life, and may go through the gates into the city.
Worrell New Testament
Happy are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.
Worsley New Testament
Happy are they that do his commandments, so shall they have a right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Jesus is Coming… 13I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” 14Blessed arethose whowashtheirrobes,so thattheymay havetherighttothetreeof lifeandmay enterthecityby itsgates.15But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.…
Cross References Matthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Psalm 24:3-4Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? / He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.
Isaiah 35:8And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it.
John 14:6Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
1 John 1:7But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Isaiah 61:10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. / And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Psalm 119:1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.
Isaiah 52:1Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you.
Matthew 7:13-14Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.
1 John 3:2-3Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. / And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.
Isaiah 1:16-18Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! / Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” / “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.
Romans 6:22But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.
Psalm 15:1-2A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? / He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,
Treasury of Scripture Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. Blessed. Revelation 22:7 Behold, I come quickly: blessedis he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Psalm 106:3-5 Blessedare they that keep judgment,and he that doeth righteousness at all times… Psalm 112:1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessedis the manthat feareth the LORD,that delighteth greatly in his commandments. may have. John 4:12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? 1 Corinthians 8:9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. 1 Corinthians 9:5 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, andas the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? to the. Revelation 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river,was there the tree of life, which bare twelvemanner of fruits,and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the treewere for the healing of the nations. Revelation 2:7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. and may. Revelation 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neitherwhatsoever worketh abomination, ormaketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life. John 10:7,9 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep… John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Jump to Previous AuthorityBlessedBlessingCityCleanCommandmentsCommandsDoorsEnterGatesHappyLifeRightRobesTheirsTreeWashWashedJump to Next AuthorityBlessedBlessingCityCleanCommandmentsCommandsDoorsEnterGatesHappyLifeRightRobesTheirsTreeWashWashedRevelation 22 1.The river of the water of life.2.The tree of life.5.The light of the city of God is himself.7.Jesus Is Coming.9.The angel will not be worshipped.18.Nothing may be added to the word of God, nor taken away.Blessed are those who wash their robesThis phrase signifies spiritual purity and redemption. In biblical context, washing robes is symbolic of cleansing from sin, often associated with the blood of Christ ( Revelation 7:14). The imagery of washing robes is rooted in the Old Testament, where priests were required to wash before entering the temple ( Exodus 30:20-21). This act represents the sanctification necessary to stand before God. The blessing pronounced here echoes the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, emphasizing the spiritual state of those who are cleansed. so that they may have the right to the tree of life
The tree of life is a symbol of eternal life and divine provision, first mentioned inGenesis 2:9 in the Garden of Eden. Access to the tree of life signifies restoration to the original state of communion with God, lost through sin. In Revelation, the tree of life reappears as a promise of eternal life for the redeemed (Revelation 22:2). This connection underscores the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, where believers are granted the right to eternal life through Christ's atonement. and may enter the city by its gates
The city refers to the New Jerusalem, described inRevelation 21 as the ultimate dwelling place of God with His people. Entering by the gates implies legitimate access and acceptance into God's eternal kingdom. In ancient cities, gates were places of authority and judgment, where entry was controlled (Nehemiah 3:1-32). This imagery highlights the security and exclusivity of the New Jerusalem, where only those who are redeemed and purified may enter. The gates symbolize the openness of God's invitation to those who are faithful, contrasting with the exclusion of the unrighteous (Revelation 21:27). Persons / Places / Events 1. Those who wash their robesThis phrase refers to believers who have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ, symbolizing purity and righteousness. 2. The Tree of LifeA symbol of eternal life and divine provision, originally found in the Garden of Eden and now in the New Jerusalem. 3. The CityRefers to the New Jerusalem, the eternal dwelling place of God with His people, described in Revelation 21. Teaching Points The Blessing of PurityEmphasize the importance of spiritual purity and righteousness, which comes through faith in Jesus Christ and His atoning work. Access to Eternal LifeHighlight the promise of eternal life for those who are in Christ, symbolized by the right to the Tree of Life. Entering the New JerusalemEncourage believers to live with the hope and assurance of entering the New Jerusalem, motivating holy living and perseverance. The Role of Christ's SacrificeReflect on the necessity of Christ's sacrifice for the cleansing of sin, which grants believers access to God's eternal promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Revelation 22:14?
2.How can we "wash their robes" to enter the city gates today?
3.What does "right to the tree of life" signify for believers now?
4.How does Revelation 22:14 connect to Genesis 3 and the fall of man?
5.What practical steps ensure we are among those "blessed" in Revelation 22:14?
6.How does this verse encourage obedience to God's commandments in daily life?
7.What does Revelation 22:14 mean by "washing their robes"?
8.How does Revelation 22:14 relate to salvation and eternal life?
9.Why are the "gates of the city" significant in Revelation 22:14?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 22?
11.What are the Seven Blessings in the Book of Revelation?
12.What is the central theme of River of Life?
13.Who was the guardian of Eden's east?
14.Revelation 22:2: Why would the nations need healing from the tree of life if pain and suffering are supposedly abolished at this point?What Does Revelation 22:14 Mean Blessed are those- Scripture’s very first word here—“Blessed”—echoesPsalm 1:1 and Jesus’ Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3–11), underscoring God’s joyful approval on obedient people. - The blessing is not vague good fortune; it is covenant favor that cannot be earned yet is tangibly experienced. - Contrast:Revelation 22:11 warns that the unrighteous remain unrighteous; verse 14 shows the joyful opposite—people whose standing has been transformed.
who wash their robes- The cleansing is spiritual, not laundry.Revelation 7:14 clarifies: “they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” - Salvation is personal: we must choose to come under Christ’s atoning blood (1 John 1:7). - Practical takeaway: repentance and ongoing confession keep our “robes” bright, demonstrating authentic faith (James 2:22).
so that they may have the right to the tree of life- The phrase “have the right” speaks of legal access granted by God through Christ (Romans 5:2). - The tree of life first appears in Eden (Genesis 2:9). Sin barred humanity from it (Genesis 3:22–24), but Jesus restores what Adam forfeited (Revelation 2:7). - Eternal life is not a mere length of days; it is unbroken fellowship with God, begun now and consummated in the New Jerusalem (John 17:3).
and may enter the city by its gates- The city is the literal New Jerusalem described inRevelation 21. Its twelve gates (Revelation 21:12–13) symbolize full, secure access for God’s people. - Only those cleansed in Christ enter; “nothing unclean will ever enter it” (Revelation 21:27). - Jesus Himself is the gate (John 10:9). Coming through Him brings safety, belonging, and eternal citizenship. - Today, believers enjoy bold access to God’s presence in prayer (Hebrews 4:16) as a foretaste of walking through those radiant portals.
summaryRevelation 22:14 promises tangible blessings to people who turn to Christ for cleansing. His blood washes their spiritual robes, granting them legal right to the tree of life and open entry through the New Jerusalem’s gates. The verse affirms that eternal life and heavenly citizenship belong literally and exclusively to those who trust and obey the Lamb—inviting us to live now in the purity, assurance, and hope that flow from that finished work. (14) Blessed are they that do his commandments . . .--The reading of two of the best MSS. is, "Blessed are they that wash their robes." If we adopt, as we probably ought, this reading, the line of thought suggested above is helped forward: there is in Him who is the First and the Last, refuge from the power of sin and law against which such solemn warning has been given. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin: the best who have striven and conquered were victors not by their own might, but by the blood of the Lamb ( Revelation 12:11). If, however, we follow the Received text, we have a benediction which echoes the blessing promised to obedience in Revelation 22:7; Revelation 22:9 : this echoing of promises from point to point is in harmony with the spirit of the whole epilogue. (Comp. Revelation 22:7; Revelation 22:9; Revelation 22:7; Revelation 22:12.) The special blessing held out to those who wash their robes (or do His commandments) is the right or authority over the tree of life. Blessed are they . . . that they may have (and continue to have) authority over the tree of life, and that they may enter in by the gates into the city. Admission into the city by the gate, which is of one pearl, and the continuous access to the tree of life, are the privileges of the faithful; and these privileges are free to all, for warnings do not forfeit privileges, but rather do they urge us to use them. . . . Verse 14. - Blessed are they that do his commandments. The Revised Version adopts the reading, οἱ πλύνοντες τὰς στολὰςαὐτῶν, "they that wash their robes," which is found in א, A, 1, 33, Vulgate, AEthiopic, Armenian, Primasius, and which is probably correct. The reading of the Textus Receptus, ποιοῦντες τὰς ἐντολὰςαὐτοῦ, "they that do his commandments," is found in B, Syriac, Coptic, etc. The Vulgate adds, "in the blood of the Lamb," as in Revelation 7:14, which is, of course, the full meaning. The free will of man is implied in the active form of the participle. That they may have right to the tree of life;in order that they may have authority over the tree of life; i.e. the right to partake of it. Ebrard makes this clause dependent (as a consequence) upon "do:" "They do them in order that they may have," etc. Others attach this clause to "blessed: They are blessed because they may have the right," etc. Both significations may well be implied. "The tree of life" is that described in ver. 2, and promised "to him that overcometh" in Revelation 2:7. And may enter in through the gates into the city;by the portals; that is, in the natural way of people who have a right to enter.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Blessed [are]Μακάριοι(Makarioi)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3107:Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.those whoοἱ(hoi)Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.washπλύνοντες(plynontes)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4150:To wash. A prolonged form of an obsolete pluo; to 'plunge', i.e. Launder clothing.theirαὐτῶν(autōn)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.robes,στολὰς(stolas)Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4749:A long robe, worn by the upper classes in the East. From stello; equipment, i.e., a 'stole' or long-fitting gown.so thatἵνα(hina)Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.theyαὐτῶν(autōn)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.may haveἔσται(estai)Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.theἡ(hē)Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.rightἐξουσία(exousia)Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1849:From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.toἐπὶ(epi)Preposition
Strong's 1909:On, to, against, on the basis of, at.theτὸ(to)Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.treeξύλον(xylon)Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3586:From another form of the base of xestes; timber; by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance.of lifeζωῆς(zōēs)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2222:Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.may enterεἰσέλθωσιν(eiselthōsin)Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1525:To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.theτὴν(tēn)Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.cityπόλιν(polin)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4172:A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.by [its]τοῖς(tois)Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.gates.πυλῶσιν(pylōsin)Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4440:From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule.
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