With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace.
Following the presentation of the bride and her companions (v.14), this verse describes the joy of their entrance. The scene reaches its height as they are brought in celebration into the presence of the King. What was preparation in verse 13 and procession in verse 14 now becomes possession and communion. This is the height of the marriage ceremony, marked not by fear or uncertainty, but by gladness and rejoicing. In the greater fulfillment, this speaks of the final gathering of Christ’s people into His presence.
“With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought.” The manner of their coming is joy. There is no sorrow here, no reluctance, no trembling uncertainty, but fullness of delight. The wedding day has come, the journey is finished, and the King receives His own. The prophet speaks similarly about the joy of knowing Jesus: “And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads” (Isaiah 35:10). What redemption purchased is now fully enjoyed.
That they “shall be brought” again shows the work of God. He who chose, called, justified, and sanctified His people shall also bring them safely home. None of Christ’s bride shall be lost on the way. As our Lord declared, “And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day” (John 6:39). Grace not only begins salvation, but completes it.
This joy is the fruit of hope fulfilled. Believers now rejoice by faith in One unseen: “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory” (1 Peter 1:8). But then faith shall give place to sight, hope to possession, longing to embrace. What is now tasted in part shall then be known in fullness. Hallelujah!
This joy should greatly affect the present life. Many sorrows attend the church in this world: afflictions, temptations, losses, persecutions, and inward griefs. Yet the end appointed by Christ is not mourning, but rejoicing. Therefore, present burdens should be carried in view of future gladness. “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:17).
“They shall enter into the king’s palace.” This is the place of dwelling, safety, and fellowship. The palace speaks of the King’s own habitation, where His presence is known and His favor enjoyed. To enter there is to be received fully, not as strangers at the gate, but as beloved guests and family within.
Christ has prepared this place for His people: “In my Father’s house are many mansions… I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2-3). Even now believers are brought into God’s household, being “fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19). Yet this verse points to the fullness of that privilege, when they are with Him in unveiled glory.
There, all wants shall cease and all tears shall end. As John saw, “They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more… for the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them… and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes” (Revelation 7:16-17). The palace of the King contains no enemy, no curse, no night, and no separation.
This verse sets forth the fullness of joy in being brought unto Christ and entering into His presence, where gladness is complete and fellowship unbroken. Therefore, let believers endure the road with patience, for the palace lies ahead; let them speak often of the joy reserved for the saints; and let them hold fast the promises of the King. As the psalmist declares, “In thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16:11), and the apostle exhorts, “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.” (Hebrews 2:1).
With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace.
Following the presentation of the bride and her companions (v.14), this verse describes the joy of their entrance. The scene reaches its height as they are brought in celebration into the presence of the King. What was preparation in verse 13 and procession in verse 14 now becomes possession and communion. This is the height of the marriage ceremony, marked not by fear or uncertainty, but by gladness and rejoicing. In the greater fulfillment, this speaks of the final gathering of Christ’s people into His presence.
“With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought.” The manner of their coming is joy. There is no sorrow here, no reluctance, no trembling uncertainty, but fullness of delight. The wedding day has come, the journey is finished, and the King receives His own. The prophet speaks similarly about the joy of knowing Jesus: “And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads” (Isaiah 35:10). What redemption purchased is now fully enjoyed.
That they “shall be brought” again shows the work of God. He who chose, called, justified, and sanctified His people shall also bring them safely home. None of Christ’s bride shall be lost on the way. As our Lord declared, “And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day” (John 6:39). Grace not only begins salvation, but completes it.
This joy is the fruit of hope fulfilled. Believers now rejoice by faith in One unseen: “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory” (1 Peter 1:8). But then faith shall give place to sight, hope to possession, longing to embrace. What is now tasted in part shall then be known in fullness. Hallelujah!
This joy should greatly affect the present life. Many sorrows attend the church in this world: afflictions, temptations, losses, persecutions, and inward griefs. Yet the end appointed by Christ is not mourning, but rejoicing. Therefore, present burdens should be carried in view of future gladness. “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:17).
“They shall enter into the king’s palace.” This is the place of dwelling, safety, and fellowship. The palace speaks of the King’s own habitation, where His presence is known and His favor enjoyed. To enter there is to be received fully, not as strangers at the gate, but as beloved guests and family within.
Christ has prepared this place for His people: “In my Father’s house are many mansions… I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2-3). Even now believers are brought into God’s household, being “fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19). Yet this verse points to the fullness of that privilege, when they are with Him in unveiled glory.
There, all wants shall cease and all tears shall end. As John saw, “They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more… for the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them… and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes” (Revelation 7:16-17). The palace of the King contains no enemy, no curse, no night, and no separation.
This verse sets forth the fullness of joy in being brought unto Christ and entering into His presence, where gladness is complete and fellowship unbroken. Therefore, let believers endure the road with patience, for the palace lies ahead; let them speak often of the joy reserved for the saints; and let them hold fast the promises of the King. As the psalmist declares, “In thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16:11), and the apostle exhorts, “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.” (Hebrews 2:1).