Revelation 21:7 web — He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son.

World English Bible

"He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son."

— Revelation 21:7, World English Bible

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Revelation 21 — Context

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He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."

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He who sits on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." He said, "Write, for these words of God are faithful and true."

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He said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give freely to him who is thirsty from the spring of the water of life.

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

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But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death."

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One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls, who were loaded with the seven last plagues came, and he spoke with me, saying, "Come here. I will show you the wife, the Lamb's bride."

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He carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,

Revelation 21:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 21:7 say?
Revelation 21:7 in the World English Bible reads: “He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will 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 (WEB): “He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will 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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