Revelation 22:4

And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.

Cross-reference

Revelation 3:12 promises writing God's name on the victorious. This parallels the name on the forehead in Revelation 22:4.

Revelation 14:1 shows the Lamb with 144,000 having his name on their foreheads. This directly parallels the imagery in Revelation 22:4.

Revelation 7:3 seals God's servants on their foreheads — a preparatory mark that culminates in the permanent name on the forehead in 22:4.

Revelation 13:17 describes the mark of the beast — a stark contrast to the name of God on the forehead in Revelation 22:4.

Job 33:26 Parallel

In Job 33:26, Elihu describes seeing God's face with joy — a direct parallel to the beatific vision here.

Isaiah 40:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 40:5 prophesies the revelation of the LORD's glory seen by all — fulfilled in this vision of God's face.

Matthew 5:8 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 5:8 promises the pure in heart will see God — fulfilled here in the servants seeing His face.

John 17:24 Parallel

John 17:24 records Jesus' prayer that believers see his glory. This directly parallels the promise in Revelation of seeing his face.

1 Corinthians 13:12 contrasts seeing in a mirror with seeing face to face. This adds that Revelation's vision is the full, direct sight promised.

Hebrews 12:14 states that without holiness no one will see the Lord. This adds the prerequisite of holiness to the promise in Revelation.

1 John 3:2 Parallel

1 John 3:2 says we will see him as he is and be like him. This adds the transformation that accompanies seeing God's face.

Psalm 4:6 Allusion

Psalm 4:6 prays for the light of God's face — a longing fulfilled when they see His face.

Isaiah 33:17 promises seeing the king in his beauty — a parallel to seeing God's face in glory.

John 12:26 Parallel

In John 12:26, Jesus promises that where he is, his servant will be. This connects to seeing his face in Revelation — serving Christ leads to being with him.

2 Timothy 2:19 describes God's seal with 'The Lord knows those who are his' — analogous to the name on foreheads in Revelation 22:4.

1 John 3:3 Parallel

1 John 3:3 says everyone who has this hope purifies themselves. This adds the purifying response to the hope of seeing Christ.