--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I heard a loud voice from the throne…" description: "\"“I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fd/scotty-smith-1447_quote_i-heard-a-loud-voice-from-the-throne-say_1061867.jpg" --- # I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the… ![“I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be…” quote by Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fd/scotty-smith-1447_quote_i-heard-a-loud-voice-from-the-throne-say_1061867.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fd/scotty-smith-1447_quote_i-heard-a-loud-voice-from-the-throne-say_1061867.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fd/scotty-smith-1447_quote_i-heard-a-loud-voice-from-the-throne-say_1061867.jpg) > ““I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” (Rev. 21:3–5)”” [Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/scotty-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God promises a future without suffering, where humanity lives in renewed harmony with the divine. **In simple terms:** A hopeful future without pain. Key Takeaway Trust in the promise of renewal. 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