Read in context
The chapter continues the New Jerusalem vision and closes with testimony, warnings, and invitation. River and tree imagery recalls the biblical story of life with God. The scene belongs to a theological vision, not a geographical survey.
What this passage teaches
The river of life and tree of life portray life received from God. His servants worship and see his face. The end of the curse holds together creation’s renewal and restored relationship with its Creator, rather than portraying endless leisure without purpose.
What it does not establish
The imagery does not authorize invented botanical species, a map, or claims about a witness’s exact route. Artwork may illustrate the text if additions are disclosed, but it is not a photograph of eternity.
How might the promise of healing shape the way you bring care to others today?