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Revelation 22:5

Eastern Fathers

Oecumenius

But he says there is no night, in order that the saints may not need the sun or lamp-light for illumination, the divine light making their illumination uninterrupted. And the saints will reign, evidently for ever and ever. And these things indeed the most wise Daniel testifies, saying also: "The saints of the Most High will receive and possess the kingdom, and they will rule in it forever and ever." (Dan. 7:18)

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Western Saints

Bede

And there will be no night anymore, etc. There, the frailty of bodies will not require the light of either night or fire for rest, when God will be all in all (I Cor. XV), who is the true light (John I) and the eternal rest of the saints. If you refer these words to allegory, neither the exhortation of prophets nor the preaching of the law, which is now called a lamp in a dark place, will be necessary, since in the contemplation of God, with matters fulfilled, the perfect promise will be held.

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