Revelation 3:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

Behold, I stand Or, I have stood, as εστηκα literally signifies, namely, for a long time and I still stand, even at this instant; at the door Of men's hearts; and knock Waiting for admittance: if any man hear my voice With a due regard, namely, the voice of my providence, word, and Spirit; and open the door Willingly receive me, or welcome me with the affection due to such a friend and Saviour; I will come in to him And dwell in his heart by faith, (Ephesians 3:17,) how mean soever his circumstances in life may be, and how faulty soever his character may have been formerly; and will sup with him Refreshing him with the gifts and graces of my Spirit, and delighting myself in what I have given; and he with me As I will sup with him here, he shall sup with me in life everlasting hereafter. For to him that overcometh The various temptations with which he is assaulted, and patiently bears the trials which he is called to pass through; will I grant to sit down with me on my throne In unspeakable happiness and glory in the heavenly and eternal world; even as I also overcame The enemies which violently assaulted me in the days of my flesh; and am set down with my Father in his throne For all things that the Father hath are mine.

Revelation 3:20-21

20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.