## wash their robes...eat from the tree of life ##

people who are spiritually clean are able to enjoy the fruits of eternal life - living with God forever. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## Outside ##

This means they are outside the city and not allowed to enter.

## are the dogs ##

In that culture the dog was an unclean and despised animal. It represents people who are wicked.