Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
For without are dogs - The wicked, the depraved, the vile: for of such characters the dogs, an unclean animal among the Jews, was regarded as a symbol, Deuteronomy 23:18. On the meaning of the expression, see the notes on Philippians 3:2. The word "without" means that they would not be admitted into the heavenly city, the New Jerusalem, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 21:27.
And sorcerers, ... - All these characters are specified in Revelation 21:8, as excluded from heaven. See the notes on that verse. The only change is, that those who "love and make a lie" are added to the list; that is, who delight in lies, or what is false.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Revelation 22:15:
Deuteronomy 23:18
Psalms 22:16
Isaiah 56:10
Joel 3:17
Zechariah 14:21
Matthew 7:6
Ephesians 5:5
Revelation 20:6
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