He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Ver. 7. He that overcometh] Gr. "He that is overcoming," or not yielding, though he hath not yet overcome; if he be but doing at it, and do not yield up the bucklers, ο νικων, quasi μη εικων .
Shall inherit all things] Tanquam haeres ex asse. All God's servants are sons, and every son an heir.