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To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. <a href="/nlt/revelation/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. To everyone who is victorious I will give fruit from the tree of life in the paradise of God. <a href="/esv/revelation/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.’ <a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God. <a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The one having an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one overcoming, I will give to him to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. <a href="/kjv/revelation/2.htm">King James Bible</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/2.htm">New King James Version</a> “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” ’ <a href="/nasb_/revelation/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The one who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant to eat from the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.’ <a href="/nasb/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the tree of life which is in the Paradise of God.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.’ <a href="/lsb/revelation/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the tree of life which is in the Paradise of God.’ <a href="/amp/revelation/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He who has an ear, let him hear and heed what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God], I will grant [the privilege] to eat [the fruit] from the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.’ <a href="/csb/revelation/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Let anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Anyone who has an ear should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. I will give the victor the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in God&#8217s paradise. <a href="/asv/revelation/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. To him that overcometh, to him will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God. <a href="/cev/revelation/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you have ears, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. I will let everyone who wins the victory eat from the life-giving tree in God's wonderful garden. <a href="/erv/revelation/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. To him that overcometh, to him will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God. <a href="/gwt/revelation/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Let the person who has ears listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. I will give the privilege of eating from the tree of life, which stands in the paradise of God, to everyone who wins the victory. <a href="/gnt/revelation/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> "If you have ears, then, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches! "To those who win the victory I will give the right to eat the fruit of the tree of life that grows in the Garden of God. <a href="/isv/revelation/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. To everyone who conquers I will give the privilege of eating from the tree of life that is in God's paradise.'" <a href="/msb/revelation/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God. <a href="/net/revelation/2.htm">NET Bible</a> The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will permit him to eat from the tree of life that is in the paradise of God.' <a href="/nheb/revelation/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God. <a href="/wbt/revelation/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "'Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. To him who overcomes I will give the privilege of eating the fruit of the Tree of Life, which is in the Paradise of God.' <a href="/web/revelation/2.htm">World English Bible</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of my God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> He who is having an ear—let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies: To him who is overcoming—I will give to him to eat of the Tree of Life that is in the midst of the paradise of God. <a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The one having an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one overcoming, I will give to him to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. <a href="/ylt/revelation/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> He who is having an ear -- let him hear what the Spirit saith to the assemblies: To him who is overcoming -- I will give to him to eat of the tree of life that is in the midst of the paradise of God. <a href="/slt/revelation/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He having ears, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches; To him conquering I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the pleasure garden of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He, that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: To him, that overcometh, I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of my God. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. To him who prevails, I will give to eat from the Tree of Life, which is in the Paradise of my God. <a href="/nabre/revelation/2.htm">New American Bible</a> “ ‘ “Whoever has ears ought to hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the victor I will give the right to eat from the tree of life that is in the garden of God.” ’ <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To everyone who conquers, I will give permission to eat from the tree of life that is in the paradise of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He who has ears, let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches: To him who overcomes, I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of my God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He who has an ear to hear, let him hear what The Spirit is speaking to the assemblies, and I shall give to the victor to eat of the tree of life, which is in The Paradise of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches: To him that overcomes, I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Let the one having ears, hear what the Spirit says to the churches; to him who conquers I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> He that hath ears, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches, To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of my God." <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "'Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. To him who overcomes I will give the privilege of eating the fruit of the Tree of Life, which is in the Paradise of God.' <a href="/worrell/revelation/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the assemblies. To him that overcomes, to him will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/revelation/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Let him, that hath an ear, hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/2-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=307" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm">To the Church in Ephesus</a> …6But you have this to your credit: You hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 7<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">He who</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</a> <a href="/greek/3775.htm" title="3775: ous (N-ANS) -- (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.">an ear,</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousatō (V-AMA-3S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">let him hear</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">says</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsiais (N-DFP) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">churches.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">To the one who</a> <a href="/greek/3528.htm" title="3528: nikōnti (V-PPA-DMS) -- To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue.">overcomes,</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dōsō (V-FIA-1S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">I will grant the right</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5315.htm" title="5315: phagein (V-ANA) -- A primary verb; to eat.">to eat</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3586.htm" title="3586: xylou (N-GNS) -- From another form of the base of xestes; timber; by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance.">tree</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēs (N-GFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">of life</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3857.htm" title="3857: Paradeisō (N-DMS) -- Paradise. Of Oriental origin; a park, i.e., an Eden.">Paradise</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 8To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/2-9.htm">Genesis 2:9</a> Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food. And in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. <a href="/genesis/3-22.htm">Genesis 3:22-24</a> Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil. And now, lest he reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live forever...” / Therefore the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken. / So He drove out the man and stationed cherubim on the east side of the Garden of Eden, along with a whirling sword of flame to guard the way to the tree of life. <a href="/proverbs/3-18.htm">Proverbs 3:18</a> She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed. <a href="/ezekiel/47-12.htm">Ezekiel 47:12</a> Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of all kinds will grow. Their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. Each month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will be used for food and their leaves for healing.” <a href="/john/6-51.htm">John 6:51</a> I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.” <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” <a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a> No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">1 Corinthians 2:9</a> Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a> But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. <a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Galatians 6:8</a> The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a> And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a> I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. <a href="/colossians/3-3.htm">Colossians 3:3-4</a> For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. / When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a> Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit said to the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the middle of the paradise of God.that hath.<a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Revelation 2:11,17,29</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death… <a href="/revelation/3-6.htm">Revelation 3:6,13,22</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches… <a href="/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9</a> If any man have an ear, let him hear.let him.<a href="/revelation/14-13.htm">Revelation 14:13</a> And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.<a href="/revelation/22-17.htm">Revelation 22:17</a> And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.<a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10</a> But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.To him.<a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Revelation 2:11,17,26-28</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death… <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Revelation 3:5,12,21</a> He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels… <a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Revelation 12:10,11</a> And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night… the tree.<a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Revelation 22:2,14</a> In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations… <a href="/genesis/2-9.htm">Genesis 2:9</a> And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.<a href="/genesis/3-22.htm">Genesis 3:22-24</a> And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: … the paradise.<a href="/luke/23-43.htm">Luke 23:43</a> And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.<a href="/2_corinthians/12-4.htm">2 Corinthians 12:4</a> How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/revelation/21-7.htm">Conquers</a> <a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/revelation/1-10.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/james/5-3.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/jude/1-12.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-7.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">Life</a> <a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/1_john/5-5.htm">Overcomes</a> <a href="/1_john/5-5.htm">Overcometh</a> <a href="/1_john/5-5.htm">Overcoming</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-4.htm">Paradise</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Privilege</a> <a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">Right</a> <a href="/revelation/1-10.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">Tree</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Conquers</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/revelation/2-14.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/revelation/2-20.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/revelation/6-13.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Life</a> <a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Overcomes</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Overcometh</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Overcoming</a> <a href="/songs/4-13.htm">Paradise</a> <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Privilege</a> <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Right</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/revelation/6-13.htm">Tree</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 2</div>1. <a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">What is commanded to be written to the angels, that is, the ministers of the churches of Ephesus,</a> 8. <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Smyrna,</a> 12. <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Pergamos,</a> 18. <a href="/revelation/2-18.htm">Thyatira, and what is commended and lacking in them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase is a call to attentive listening and spiritual discernment. It echoes the words of Jesus in the Gospels, particularly in <a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a> and <a href="/mark/4-9.htm">Mark 4:9</a>, where He often used similar language to emphasize the importance of understanding His teachings. The "ear" symbolizes the ability to perceive spiritual truths, suggesting that not everyone will comprehend or accept the message. The "Spirit" refers to the Holy Spirit, who guides and instructs the believers. The "churches" are the seven churches in Asia Minor addressed in Revelation, representing the universal church throughout history. This phrase underscores the communal aspect of the message, indicating that it is relevant to all believers, not just individuals.To the one who overcomes, The term "overcomes" is a recurring theme in Revelation, referring to those who remain faithful to Christ despite trials and persecution. It implies a spiritual victory over sin, the world, and Satan. This concept is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, such as in <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a>, where He assures His followers of victory through Him. The overcomer is promised rewards, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the Christian faith.I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life The "tree of life" is a symbol of eternal life and divine blessing, first mentioned in <a href="/genesis/2-9.htm">Genesis 2:9</a> in the Garden of Eden. Its presence in Revelation signifies the restoration of what was lost due to sin. Eating from the tree represents partaking in the fullness of life that God intended for humanity. This promise connects to the hope of eternal life found in Christ, as seen in <a href="/john/6-51.htm">John 6:51</a>, where Jesus describes Himself as the living bread that gives life.in the Paradise of God. "Paradise" is a term used to describe a place of perfect peace and communion with God. It is reminiscent of the Garden of Eden, a place of original harmony between God and humanity. In <a href="/luke/23-43.htm">Luke 23:43</a>, Jesus uses the term "paradise" to assure the repentant thief on the cross of his place in the afterlife. The "Paradise of God" in Revelation signifies the ultimate restoration and fulfillment of God's kingdom, where believers will dwell eternally with Him. This promise reflects the eschatological hope of a new creation, as described in <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1-4</a>, where God will dwell with His people in a renewed heaven and earth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit.htm">The Spirit</a> Refers to the Holy Spirit, who communicates God's message to the churches. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_churches.htm">The Churches</a> Specifically, the seven churches in Asia Minor addressed in Revelation, representing the universal church. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_overcomer.htm">The Overcomer</a> Believers who remain faithful and victorious in their spiritual journey. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_tree_of_life.htm">The Tree of Life</a> Symbolizes eternal life and fellowship with God, first mentioned in Genesis. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_paradise_of_god.htm">The Paradise of God</a> Represents the restored Eden, a place of eternal communion with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/listening_to_the_spirit.htm">Listening to the Spirit</a> The phrase "He who has an ear, let him hear" emphasizes the importance of spiritual discernment and attentiveness to the Holy Spirit's guidance. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_overcome.htm">The Call to Overcome</a> Believers are encouraged to persevere in faith and righteousness, overcoming trials and temptations through the power of Christ. <a href="/topical/p/promise_of_eternal_life.htm">Promise of Eternal Life</a> The reward for overcoming is access to the Tree of Life, symbolizing eternal life and restored fellowship with God. <a href="/topical/p/paradise_restored.htm">Paradise Restored</a> The promise of the "paradise of God" points to the ultimate restoration and fulfillment of God's plan for humanity, echoing the original creation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 2</a> <a href="/q/what_is_pleading_my_cause_to_god.htm">What reward awaits those who overcome?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_paradise_defined.htm">How is paradise defined?</a> <a href="/q/what_reward_awaits_those_who_overcome.htm">What reward awaits those who overcome?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_eden_have_two_trees.htm">What was the purpose of Eden's two trees?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) He that hath an ear . . .--Or. Let him that hath an ear, hear. These words--an echo from the Gospels--recur in all the seven epistles. In the first three, however, they are placed before the promise; in the remaining four they follow it. The heart which is hardened is the precursor of the ear that is deaf (<a href="/jeremiah/6-10.htm" title="To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot listen: behold, the word of the LORD is to them a reproach; they have no delight in it.">Jeremiah 6:10</a>, and <a href="/context/john/12-37.htm" title="But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:">John 12:37-40</a>). The "spiritual truth" needs a spiritual organ for its discernment. These are truths, then, only heard"When the soul seeks to hear; when all is hushed,And the heart listens."--Coleridge, Reflection.To him that overcometh (or, conquereth) will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.--The reference to conquering is a prominent feature of St. John's other writings. The word--used but once in the three Gospels (<a href="/luke/11-22.htm" title="But when a stronger than he shall come on him, and overcome him, he takes from him all his armor wherein he trusted, and divides his spoils.">Luke 11:22</a>), and but once by St. Paul (<a href="/romans/12-21.htm" title="Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.">Romans 12:21</a>)--is found in <a href="/john/16-33.htm" title="These things I have spoken to you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.">John 16:33</a>; <a href="/context/1_john/2-13.htm" title="I write to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, because you have known the Father.">1John 2:13-14</a>; <a href="/context/1_john/5-4.htm" title="For whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.">1John 5:4-5</a>; and occurs in all these epistles to the churches. The promise of the tree of life is appropriate (1) to the virtue commended: those who had not indulged in the license of Nicolaitanes shall eat of the tree of life; (2) to the special weakness of the Ephesians: to those who had fallen, and lost the paradise of first loving communion and fellowship with God (comp. <a href="/genesis/3-8.htm" title="And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden.">Genesis 3:8</a>, and <a href="/1_john/1-3.htm" title="That which we have seen and heard declare we to you, that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.">1John 1:3</a>), is held out the promise of a restored paradise and participation in the tree of life. (Comp. <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm" title="In the middle of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bore twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.">Revelation 22:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/22-14.htm" title="Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.">Revelation 22:14</a>; <a href="/genesis/3-22.htm" title="And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:">Genesis 3:22</a>.) This boon of immortality is the gift of Christ--I will give. It is tasted in knowledge of God and of His Son (<a href="/john/17-3.htm" title="And this is life eternal, that they might know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.">John 17:3</a>); it is enjoyed in their presence (<a href="/context/revelation/22-3.htm" title="And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:">Revelation 22:3-4</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - He that hath an ear, let him hear. These solemn conclusions of these epistles remind us of the conclusion of many of Christ's parables (<a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a>; <a href="/matthew/13-9.htm">Matthew 13:9, 43</a>; <a href="/mark/4-9.htm">Mark 4:9, 23</a>, [7:16]; <a href="/luke/8-8.htm">Luke 8:8</a>; <a href="/luke/14-35.htm">Luke 14:35</a>; not in St. John's Gospel, in which there are no parables). It is very noteworthy that, although the epistle is addressed in each case to a Church in the person of its angel, yet the concluding exhortation and promise are always addressed to the individual Christian. Each must hear for himself. His Church may perish, yet, if he overcomes, he shall live. His Church may be crowned with eternal life, yet, if he is overcome, he will lose the reward. What the Spirit saith to the Churches; not "what he saith to this Church." The contents of each epistle are for all; for each individual Christian and for the Church at large, as well as for the particular Church addressed in the epistle. The epistle in each case is not from John, who is only the instrument, but from the Son of God and from the Spirit of God (<a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">Revelation 1:4</a>). In the first three epistles the exhortation to hearken precedes the promise to the victor; in the four last it follows the promise, and closes the epistle. Is this change of arrangement accidental or deliberate? There should be a full stop at "Churches." In the Authorized Version it looks as if "what the Spirit saith" were confined to the promise in the second half of the verse. This error was avoided by Tyndale and Cranmer. It comes from the Genevan and the Rhemish Versions. The verb to "overcome" or "conquer" (νικᾷν) is strongly characteristic of St. John. It occurs seven times in the Gospel and the First Epistle, and sixteen times in the Revelation; elsewhere only in <a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Luke 11:22</a>; <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Romans 3:4</a> (quotation from <a href="/psalms/51-6.htm">Psalm 51:6</a>) and Romans 12:21; comp. especially Revelation 21:7, where, as in these epistles, it is not stated what is to be overcome. We might render, "to the victor," or "to the conqueror." The expression, "tree of life," of course comes from Genesis; we have it again in <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Revelation 22:2, 14</a>. It means the tree which gives life. So also "the water of life" (<a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Revelation 21:6</a>) and "the bread of life" (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>). In all these cases "life" is ζώη, the vital principle which man shares with God, not βίος, the life which he shares with his fellow men. The latter word occurs less than a dozen times in the New Testament; the former, which sums up the New Testament, occurs more than a hundred times. The Paradise of God. The word "Paradise" occurs only thrice in the New Testament (<a href="/luke/23-43.htm">Luke 23:43</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/12-4.htm">2 Corinthians 12:4</a>). It is of Persian origin, and signified a park or pleasure ground. In the New Testament it seems to mean the resting place of departed saints. There is strong evidence (B, versions, Cyprian, Origen) in favour of reading, "the Paradise of my God" (see notes on Revelation 3:2, 12). In considering this passage, <a href="/genesis/3-22.htm">Genesis 3:22</a> should be carefully compared with <a href="/john/6-51.htm">John 6:51</a>. "For him who conquers" the curse which barred Adam from the tree of life will be revoked by Christ. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/2-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He who Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. has ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. an ear, οὖς (ous) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3775.htm">Strong's 3775: </a> (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear. let him hear ἀκουσάτω (akousatō) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. says λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. churches. ἐκκλησίαις (ekklēsiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. To the [one who] Τῷ (Tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is victorious, νικῶντι (nikōnti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3528.htm">Strong's 3528: </a> To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue. I will grant [the right] δώσω (dōsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to eat φαγεῖν (phagein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A primary verb; to eat. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. tree ξύλου (xylou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3586.htm">Strong's 3586: </a> From another form of the base of xestes; timber; by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance. of life ζωῆς (zōēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. paradise Παραδείσῳ (Paradeisō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3857.htm">Strong's 3857: </a> Paradise. Of Oriental origin; a park, i.e., an Eden. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear let him (Rev. 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