Revelation 7:17

For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Cross-reference

Revelation 21:6 promises the water of life freely to the thirsty — Rev 7:17's living water springs from the same divine source.

Revelation 21:4 repeats God wiping away every tear — the same promise, now fulfilled in the new creation.

Revelation 5:6 depicts the Lamb as slain — revealing the sacrificial basis for His shepherding role described here.

Revelation 22:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 22:1 shows the river of life from the Lamb's throne—fulfilling the promise of springs of living water in Revelation 7:17.

Revelation 3:21 promises believers a share in Christ's throne—echoing the Lamb's central throne position in Revelation 7:17.

Psalm 23:2 Allusion

Psalm 23:2 pictures the shepherd leading to quiet waters — identical to the Lamb guiding to springs of living water here.

John 10:11 Parallel

John 10:11 identifies Jesus as the good shepherd who lays down his life — the Lamb in Rev 7:17 shepherds the flock, echoing this sacrificial role.

John 7:38 Allusion

John 7:38 says believers will have rivers of living water flow from them — here the Lamb leads to living fountains, the source.

John 7:37 Allusion

John 7:37 has Jesus invite the thirsty to come to Him — the Lamb now leads them to living waters to satisfy that thirst.

John 4:14 Allusion

Jesus promises in John 4:14 that His water becomes a fountain of everlasting life — the Lamb leads to these very fountains.

Micah 7:14 Parallel

Micah 7:14 prays for God to shepherd His flock—a direct OT plea that Revelation shows answered in the Lamb.

Micah 5:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Micah 5:4 prophesies a ruler who shepherds in God's strength—fulfilled in the Lamb's shepherding in Revelation.

Ezekiel 34:23 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezekiel 34:23 foretells one shepherd (David) tending God's flock—prophetic anticipation of the Lamb as Shepherd.

Jeremiah 31:9 promises God leading His people by rivers of waters — the Lamb fulfills this promise, guiding to living fountains.

Jeremiah 2:13 laments forsaking God, the fountain of living waters — here the Lamb restores that fountain to His people.

Psalm 23:1 Parallel

Psalm 23:1 declares the Lord as shepherd ensuring no want — the same shepherding promise fulfilled by the Lamb here.

Psalm 28:9 Parallel

Psalm 28:9 pleads for God to shepherd and carry His people—echoing the Lamb's shepherding in Revelation.

Isaiah 12:3 Allusion

Isaiah 12:3 promises joyfully drawing water from salvation's wells — Rev 7:17 fulfills this as the Lamb leads to living water wiping tears.

Isaiah 40:11 depicts God as a gentle shepherd gathering lambs—a strong OT echo of the Lamb's shepherding.

Isaiah 25:8 Allusion

Isaiah 25:8 directly states God will wipe away tears, which Revelation 7:17 alludes to as a fulfilled promise.

John 1:29 Allusion

In John 1:29, Jesus is identified as the Lamb of God—the same title used in Revelation 7:17, directly linking the sacrificial Lamb who now shepherds His people.

Psalm 56:8 Parallel

Psalm 56:8 depicts God collecting tears, reflecting the tender care of Rev 7:17 where God wipes every tear.

Psalm 116:8 Parallel

Psalm 116:8 declares God delivered from tears, directly echoed in Rev 7:17 where God wipes every tear.

John 10:3 Allusion

In John 10:3, Jesus calls his sheep by name and leads them—echoing the Lamb as shepherd leading to living water in Revelation.

John 4:10 Allusion

In John 4:10, Jesus offers living water—the same metaphor as the springs of living water in Revelation 7:17, directly linking the gift of eternal satisfaction from the Lamb.

Isaiah 49:10 promises God will guide His people to springs of water and satisfy them — a direct parallel to the Lamb shepherding to living waters here.

Luke 16:24 Contrast

In Luke 16:24, the rich man begs for water in torment—a stark contrast to the living water and comfort given in Revelation 7:17, highlighting opposite eternal outcomes.

Zechariah 14:8 describes living waters flowing from Jerusalem — same life-giving water imagery that appears here as springs led by the Lamb.

Isaiah 65:19 declares weeping and crying will cease — the same promise fulfilled here as God wipes away every tear.

Jeremiah 17:13 calls the Lord the 'spring of living water' — the same source imagery that appears here as the Lamb leads to springs.

Isaiah 51:11 speaks of everlasting joy and the end of sorrow — echoing the wiping away of all tears seen here.

Psalm 36:9 Allusion

Psalm 36:9 calls God the fountain of life — Rev 7:17 depicts the Lamb leading to that fountain of living water.

Isaiah 30:19 promises no more weeping—a parallel theme of comfort that Revelation develops into wiped tears.

Jeremiah 31:12 describes the redeemed flourishing like a watered garden — parallel to the abundant provision and satisfaction here.

Isaiah 49:9 Parallel

Isaiah 49:9 promises pasture for freed captives—links liberation and provision, akin to the Lamb leading to springs.

John 10:14 Parallel

John 10:14 shows the good shepherd knows his sheep intimately — Rev 7:17's Lamb leads them to water, reflecting that personal care.

John 21:15-17 commissions Peter to feed Jesus' sheep — the Lamb in Rev 7:17 is the ultimate Shepherd who leads to living water.

Acts 20:28 Parallel

Acts 20:28 charges elders to shepherd the church bought by God's blood — Rev 7:17 shows the Lamb-Shepherd caring for that same flock.

1 Peter 5:2 Parallel

1 Peter 5:2 urges shepherds to oversee the flock willingly — Rev 7:17 presents the perfect example of the Lamb who shepherds to living water.

Isaiah 35:7 Allusion

Isaiah 35:7 continues the desert turned to pools — reinforcing the promise of living waters that God's people will be led to.

Psalm 36:8 Parallel

Psalm 36:8 describes drinking from God's river of delights—an OT parallel to the living water the Lamb provides.

Isaiah 57:18 promises God will lead and comfort mourners — a similar theme of divine comfort that culminates in God wiping tears here.

Isaiah 35:6 Allusion

In Isaiah 35:6, waters burst forth in the wilderness — the same image of restoration and abundance that the Lamb provides as living fountains.

Jeremiah 31:14 promises God's people will be satisfied with His goodness — similar theme of abundant satisfaction seen here at the Lamb's provision.

Isaiah 35:10 Related theme

Isaiah 35:10 speaks of sorrow and sighing fleeing—similar to God removing tears in Revelation, though less explicit.

Micah 2:13 Parallel

Micah 2:13 shows the Lord as the breaker leading His people through the gate — a leader image echoed by the Lamb shepherding here.

Isaiah 60:20 Related theme

Isaiah 60:20 says mourning will end—a parallel to the wiping of tears, both pointing to an end of sorrow.