Revelation 21:24
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
Revelation 21:24
Verse 24 extends the city’s universal scope: the nations of saved people will walk in its light, and earthly kings bring their glory and honor into it. This signals inclusivity across ethnicities and cultures—salvation history culminating in a universal, diverse worshiping community. The “nations” term (ethne) foregrounds a renewed humanity united in God’s salvific work through Jesus. The kings bringing glory into the city reflects submission of earthly power to divine sovereignty and the offering of human achievement to God’s purpose. The verse portrays a future where all glory is oriented toward and rooted in God, and where human honor serves the divine economy of worship, service, and reconciliation.
The verse underscores the eschatological hope of universal reconciliation and the ultimate subordination of worldly status to the glory of God. It reinforces themes of God gathering all peoples and peoples offering their best to God, transforming cultural and political life in line with God’s reign. It emphasizes that true glory finds its source in Christ and is properly directed toward God’s glory.
In daily life, this invites believers to value diverse cultures and gifts as contributions to God’s glory. Celebrate and partner with people from different backgrounds; use your resources to support justice, peace, and inclusion. Let your work and influence be channels through which nations experience God’s light, not to display personal achievement but to honor Him.
Cross-References: Isaiah 60:3; Romans 15:9-12; Revelation 7:9-12; Psalm 72:10-11