Revelation 21:8But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death."
The setting
Isle of Patmos, ~95 AD. John receives a terrifying vision of final judgment...
The emotion here: overwhelmed by the weight of final judgment
The original word
deilos (δειλός) — cowardly, timid in faith, lacking courage to follow Christ
Why it matters
This list appears right after describing the New Jerusalem, creating stark contrast
Read with care
What most readers miss in Revelation 21:8
This warning comes AFTER describing paradise — it's the final choice
Common misconceptionPeople think this condemns anyone who's ever lied or sinned. But the Greek tense indicates persistent, unrepentant lifestyle choices, not forgiven past sins.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Revelation 21:8
Bible Genome reading
Revelation 21:8 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Revelation 21:8 comes from the book of Revelation, written during the Apostolic period. These words are attributed to John. The dominant emotion in this verse is anxious, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include judgment, exclusion. Notable phrases: cowardly, unbelieving, sinners. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same anxious
“And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:14
“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
— 2 Timothy 3:12
“The evil spirit answered, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?"”
— Acts 19:15
“I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'”
— Acts 22:7
“When we had all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is har…”
— Acts 26:14
Your reflection
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