Revelation 21:7 cpdv — Whoever prevails 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. "

— Revelation 21:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Revelation 21 — Context

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And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. And death shall be no more. And neither mourning, nor crying out, nor grief shall be anymore. For the first things have passed away.”

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And the One who was sitting upon the throne, said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And he said to me, “Write, for these words are entirely faithful and true.”

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And he said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To those who thirst, I will give freely from the fountain of the water of life.

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

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But the fearful, and the unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and drug users, and idolaters, and all liars, these shall be a part of the pool burning with fire and sulphur, which is the second death.”

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And one of the seven Angels, those holding the bowls filled with the seven last afflictions, approached and spoke with me, saying: “Come, and I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.”

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And he took me up in spirit to a great and high mountain. And he showed me the Holy City Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,

Revelation 21:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Revelation 21:7 say?
Revelation 21:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Whoever prevails shall possess these things. And I will be his God, and he shall be my son. ”
Where is Revelation 21:7 in the Bible?
Revelation 21:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 21, verse 7.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 21:7.
What translation should I read Revelation 21:7 in?
Revelation 21:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 21:7?
Revelation 21:7 reads (CPDV): “Whoever prevails shall possess these things. And I will be his God, and he shall be my son. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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