14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.

A. Again, similar statements were made at the beginning of the book. (1:3) The first of the “blessed” statements was to pronounce a blessing on all who read, heed and obey the commands of this book.

B. The obedient have the Tree of Life. The obedient are allowed to enter the city (the church). Heaven (the reward that Christ will bring) will be given to those who are in the holy city, the New Jerusalem.

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