Revelation 21:7
New International Version
Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children.

New Living Translation
All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.

English Standard Version
The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.

Berean Standard Bible
The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.

Berean Literal Bible
The one overcoming will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.

King James Bible
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

New King James Version
He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.

New American Standard Bible
The one who overcomes will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.

NASB 1995
“He who overcomes will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.

NASB 1977
“He who overcomes shall inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.

Legacy Standard Bible
He who overcomes will inherit these things, and I WILL BE HIS GOD AND HE WILL BE MY SON.

Amplified Bible
He who overcomes [the world by adhering faithfully to Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior] will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.

Christian Standard Bible
The one who conquers will inherit these things, and I will be his God, and he will be my son.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The victor will inherit these things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.

American Standard Version
He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

Contemporary English Version
All who win the victory will be given these blessings. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

English Revised Version
He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everyone who wins the victory will inherit these things. I will be their God, and they will be my children.

Good News Translation
Those who win the victory will receive this from me: I will be their God, and they will be my children.

International Standard Version
The person who conquers will inherit these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son.

Majority Standard Bible
The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.

NET Bible
The one who conquers will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be my son.

New Heart English Bible
He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son.

Webster's Bible Translation
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

Weymouth New Testament
All this shall be the heritage of him who overcomes, and I will be his God and he shall be one of My sons.

World English Bible
He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The [one] who is overcoming will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.

Berean Literal Bible
The one overcoming will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.

Young's Literal Translation
he who is overcoming shall inherit all things, and I will be to him -- a God, and he shall be to me -- the son,

Smith's Literal Translation
He conquering shall inherit all things; and I will be God to him, and he shall be son to me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that shall overcome shall possess these things, and I will be his God; and he shall be my son.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Whoever prevails shall possess these things. And I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

New American Bible
The victor will inherit these gifts, and I shall be his God, and he will be my son.

New Revised Standard Version
Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He who overcomes shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And he who is victorious shall inherit these things, and I shall be his God and he will be my son.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
He that overcomes, shall inherit these things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

Godbey New Testament
The one conquering shall inherit all things; and I will be to him God, and he shall be to me a son.

Haweis New Testament
He that overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be to him a God, and he shall be to me a son.

Mace New Testament
he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

Weymouth New Testament
All this shall be the heritage of him who overcomes, and I will be his God and he shall be one of My sons.

Worrell New Testament
He that overcomes shall inherit these things; and I will be to him a God, and He will be to Me a son.

Worsley New Testament
He that overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be a God to him, and he shall be to me a son.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A New Heaven and a New Earth
6And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life. 7The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son. 8But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”…

Cross References
Romans 8:17
And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

1 John 5:4-5
because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. / Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

Galatians 4:7
So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God.

2 Corinthians 6:18
And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

1 Peter 1:4
and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

John 1:12
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

Revelation 2:7
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God.

Revelation 3:21
To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

Ephesians 1:11
In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,

Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

Psalm 2:7-8
I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. / Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.

Isaiah 65:17
For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.


Treasury of Scripture

He that overcomes shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

overcometh.

Revelation 2:11,17,25
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death…

inherit.

1 Samuel 2:8
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.

Proverbs 3:35
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Isaiah 65:9
And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there.

all things.

Revelation 21:3
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

Zechariah 8:8
And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.

Romans 8:15-17
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father…

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1. A new heaven and a new earth.
10. The heavenly Jerusalem, with a full description thereof.
23. She needs no sun, the glory of God being her light.
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The one who overcomes
This phrase is central to the message of Revelation and is repeated throughout the letters to the seven churches (Revelation 2-3). The Greek word for "overcomes" is "nikao," which means to conquer or gain victory. In the context of Revelation, it refers to those who remain faithful to Christ despite trials, temptations, and persecution. Historically, the early Christians faced immense pressure from Roman authorities and society to renounce their faith. This promise of overcoming is a call to perseverance, encouraging believers to hold fast to their faith in Jesus Christ, who has already overcome the world (John 16:33).

will inherit all things
The concept of inheritance is deeply rooted in biblical tradition, often associated with the promises given to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:7). In the New Testament, inheritance is expanded to include all believers as co-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). The Greek word "kleronomeo" means to receive an inheritance, emphasizing the certainty and fullness of the blessings promised to God's children. This inheritance includes eternal life, the new heaven and new earth, and the fullness of God's kingdom. It is a reminder of the eternal rewards awaiting those who remain faithful.

and I will be his God
This phrase echoes the covenant language found throughout the Old Testament, where God repeatedly promises to be the God of His people (Exodus 6:7, Jeremiah 31:33). It signifies a personal and intimate relationship between God and the believer. In the historical context of Revelation, where Christians were often marginalized and persecuted, this assurance of God's presence and sovereignty would have been a profound source of comfort and hope. It underscores the faithfulness of God to His promises and His unchanging nature.

and he will be My son
The concept of sonship is a powerful theme in Scripture, denoting a special relationship with God. In the New Testament, believers are described as children of God through faith in Christ (John 1:12, Galatians 3:26). The Greek word "huios" for "son" implies not just a child by birth but one who shares in the character and privileges of the family. This phrase highlights the transformation and adoption of believers into God's family, granting them the rights and privileges of sonship, including access to the Father and a share in His eternal kingdom. It is a profound affirmation of identity and belonging for every believer.

(7) He that overcometh shall inherit all things . . .--Rather, He that conquereth shall inherit these things; and I will be to him God, and he shall be to me a son. The general promise of Revelation 21:3 is in part repeated, and this time more individually. Again we catch, as it were, the echo of the promises to the Seven Churches, the blessing is for him that conquereth. The idea of the war and the conquest is a favourite one with St. John. (John 16:33, and 1John 2:13-14; 1John 5:4-5; see also Note on Revelation 2:7.) The source and weapon of victory have been before stated: the blood of the Lamb, the word of their testimony (Revelation 12:11), and the victory of faith (1John 5:4). . . . Verse 7. - He that overcometh shall inherit all things. The correct reading makes the sense plain: He that overcometh shall inherit these things, i.e. the promises just enumerated. These words show the reason for the words of ver. 6; and may be called the text on which the Apocalypse is based (cf. Revelation 2.); for, though the words themselves do not often recur, yet the spirit of them is constantly appearing (cf. Revelation 12:11; see also John 16:33). And I will be his God, and he shall be my son (cf. Leviticus 26:12, "And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people"). Some have thought that these words prove the Speaker to be God the Father; but it is impossible to separate the Persons of the Blessed Trinity in these chapters. This promise, first made to David concerning Solomon (2 Samuel 7:14), received its mystical fulfilment in Christ (Hebrews 1:5), and is now fulfilled in the members of Christ (Alford).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
The [one who]
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

is victorious
νικῶν (nikōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3528: To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue.

will inherit
κληρονομήσει (klēronomēsei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2816: To inherit, obtain (possess) by inheritance, acquire. From kleronomos; to be an heir to.

all things,
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

I will be
ἔσομαι (esomai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

his
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

God,
Θεὸς (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

he
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

will be
ἔσται (estai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

My
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

son.
υἱός (huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.


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