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But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom forever, even forever and ever.

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The Final Victory is Secure

Commentators stress that the central message of this verse is ultimate hope. While terrifying earthly empires rise and fall, the final and eternal kingdom belongs to the 'saints of the Most High.' This promise is the grand climax of the vision, assuring believers throughout history that God's plan ends in their everlasting victory, a kingdom that will never be replaced.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Daniel 7:18

18th Century

Theologian

But the saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom — That is, they will ultimately take possession of the rule over all the wor…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Daniel 7:17–18

16th Century

Theologian

Here the angel answers Daniel concerning the four beasts which had been shown him in the vision. He says, therefore, Four kingdoms arose,

John Gill

John Gill

On Daniel 7:18

17th Century

Pastor

But the saints of the most High
Or, "of the most high Ones" F4, Father, Son, and Spirit, separated by God…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Daniel 7:15–28

17th Century

Minister

It is desirable to obtain the correct and complete sense of what we see and hear from God; and those who would know must ask through faithful and f…