Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
He that overcometh (o nikwn). Recalls the promises at the close of each of the Seven Letters in chapters 2 and 3.
Shall inherit (klhronomhsei). Future active of klhronomew, word with great history (Mark 10:17; I Peter 1:4; Galatians 4:7; Romans 8:17), here interpreted for the benefit of these who share in Christ's victory.
I will be his God (Esomai autw qeov). Repeated Old Testament promise (first to Abraham, Genesis 17:7 f.). Cf. Revelation 21:3.
He shall be my son (autov estai moi uiov). Made first of Solomon (II Samuel 7:14) and applied to David later in Psalms 89:26 f.
Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing Revelation 21:7:
John 1:12
Hebrews 1:5
Revelation 2:7
Revelation 21:1
Revelation 21:8
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