Rev 2:7 | NETfull | STEP | 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.’

Revelation of John 2:7

7 The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, ^{▼▼ Or “who is victorious”; traditionally, “who overcomes.” The pendent dative is allowed to stand in the English translation because it is characteristic of the author’s style in Revelation.} I will permit ^{▼▼ Or “grant.”} him to eat from the tree of life that is ^{▼▼ Or “stands.”} in the paradise of God.’ ^{▼▼ The omission of “my” (μου, mou) after “God” (θεοῦ, theou) is well attested, supported by א A C and the Andreas of Caesarea group of Byzantine mss (Maj.^A). Its addition in 1611, the Maj.^K group, latt, and others, seems to be evidence of a purposeful conforming of the text to 3:2 and the four occurrences of “my God” (θεοῦ μου) in 3:12.}