Revelation 22:3

No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — John reports the final vision of the New Jerusalem, describing the state of the redeemed in the presence of God's throne. This is the culmination of the entire book's trajectory.

The words — κατᾶθλημα (katathema) is a noun meaning "a thing thrown down," used in the LXX for the curses pronounced over Israel (Deuteronomy 27). Its removal here is absolute: οὐκέτι ἔσται — "no longer will there be."

The thread — The curse's origin is Genesis 3:17, and its reversal is echoed in Revelation 21:3, where God's dwelling with man is announced. John 12:26 ties the servant's location to the Master's: where He is, His servant will be.

Why it lands — The verse does not end with relief but with worship: the throne is within the city, and servants will worship. The removal of the curse is not the goal; unmediated presence and service are.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:

Cross-references

Matthew 25:21 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.
John 12:26 If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
Revelation 7:15 For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.
John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
Ezekiel 37:27 My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people.
Zechariah 14:11 People will live there, and never again will there be an utter destruction. So Jerusalem will dwell securely.
Psalms 17:15 As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.
Psalms 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”