Revelation 21:7

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

Cross-reference

Revelation 2:17 promises the conqueror hidden manna and a new name — part of the same overcomer's reward elaborated in Rev 21:7.

Revelation 2:11 promises the conqueror escape from the second death — the same overcomer who inherits in Rev 21:7.

Revelation 2:26 promises authority over nations to overcomers, another aspect of the inheritance in Rev 21:7.

Revelation 2:7 promises the tree of life to overcomers, another reward in the same series as Rev 21:7's inheritance.

Revelation 2:25 exhorts believers to hold fast — the perseverance that leads to being the conqueror who inherits in Rev 21:7.

Romans 8:15-17 teaches believers are adopted as sons and heirs with Christ—directly supporting Rev 21:7's inheritance and sonship.

1 John 3:1-3 calls believers children of God and says we will be like Him—echoing the sonship and future inheritance in Rev 21:7.

1 Peter 1:4 Parallel

In 1 Peter 1:4, Peter speaks of an imperishable inheritance kept in heaven — identical to the inheritance promised to overcomers.

Hebrews 8:10 cites the new covenant: 'I will be their God, they will be my people'—the same relationship Rev 21:7 concludes with 'he will be my son'.

In 1 Corinthians 3:21-23, Paul declares 'all things are yours' — a direct parallel to inheriting all things in Revelation 21:7.

In Matthew 25:34, the King invites the blessed to inherit the kingdom — the same inheritance promised to overcomers in Revelation.

In Matthew 19:29, Jesus promises that those who leave everything for him will inherit eternal life — directly echoing the inheritance for overcomers.

Zechariah 8:8 uses the covenant formula 'they will be my people, I will be their God'—the same promise Rev 21:7 extends with sonship.

Isaiah 65:9 Allusion

In Isaiah 65:9, God promises inheritance to his chosen in the new creation — the same new heavens and earth context that Revelation 21 describes.

Leviticus 26:12 promises 'I will walk among you and be your God'—a foundational covenant echoed in Rev 21:7's 'I will be his God'.

Zechariah 13:9 has the reciprocal declaration 'My people' and 'my God' — Revelation personalizes it to 'his God' and 'son'.

Psalm 37:29 Typology

Psalm 37:29 promises the righteous will inherit the land forever—a type of the new earth inheritance in Rev 21:7.

Isaiah 60:21 says the righteous will possess the land forever—a prophetic type of the new creation inheritance in Rev 21:7.

Jeremiah 31:33 uses the same covenant promise 'I will be their God' — here applied to the overcomer as 'his God' and 'son'.

Jeremiah 32:38 echoes the covenant formula 'they shall be My people, I will be their God' — Revelation personalizes it.

Ezekiel 14:11 repeats the covenant promise that Israel will be God's people — now fulfilled for the individual overcomer.

Galatians 4:7 explains believers are already heirs and children of God through faith, grounding the inheritance promise to overcomers in Rev 21:7.

In Galatians 3:29, believers are heirs according to the promise — this inheritance is what the overcomer receives as a son.

In Galatians 3:26, faith in Christ makes us children of God — the same sonship that the overcomer here receives.

In 2 Corinthians 6:18, God promises 'I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons' — this directly parallels the sonship granted to the overcomer.

In 2 Corinthians 6:16, God promises 'I will be their God, and they will be my people' — here the same covenant formula applies to the overcomer as son.

Ezekiel 36:28 promises 'you shall be My people, I will be your God' — Revelation applies this to the overcomer as son.

Romans 8:37 Parallel

In Romans 8:37, believers are 'more than conquerors' — the same overcoming that qualifies for sonship in Revelation.

Romans 8:17 Parallel

In Romans 8:17, children are heirs with Christ — this inheritance is what the overcomer receives as a son.

Exodus 6:7 Allusion

Exodus 6:7 is the covenant promise 'I will be your God'—the same declaration Rev 21:7 applies to overcomers.

Romans 8:14 Parallel

In Romans 8:14, being led by the Spirit defines God's children — the same sonship promised to the overcomer here.

Ezekiel 37:23 includes the same covenant formula after cleansing — Revelation shows its ultimate fulfillment.

Ephesians 1:5 reveals God's predestination for adoption, the basis for sonship promised to overcomers in Rev 21:7.

James 2:5 Parallel

James 2:5 links inheritance of the kingdom to faith and love for God, similar to the overcomer's inheritance in Rev 21:7.

Psalm 73:26 Parallel

Psalm 73:26 declares 'God is my portion forever'—a different angle: God Himself as the inheritance, complementing Rev 21:7's 'inherit all things'.

Matthew 25:21 rewards faithful stewardship with ruling over many things — similar to inheriting all things.

Matthew 24:47 promises the faithful servant authority over all possessions — parallels inheriting all things in Revelation.