18 But the holy people of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever-yes, for ever and ever.'

Other Translations of Daniel 7:18

King James Version

18 But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

18 But eventually the holy people of the High God will be given the kingdom and have it ever after - yes, forever and ever.'

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

18 But in the end, the holy people of the Most High will be given the kingdom, and they will rule forever and ever."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 7:18

Commentary on Daniel 7:15-28

(Read Daniel 7:15-28)

It is desirable to obtain the right and full sense of what we see and hear from God; and those that would know, must ask by faithful and fervent prayer. The angel told Daniel plainly. He especially desired to know respecting the little horn, which made war with the saints, and prevailed against them. Here is foretold the rage of papal Rome against true Christians. St. John, in his visions and prophecies, which point in the first place at Rome, has plain reference to these visions. Daniel had a joyful prospect of the prevalence of God's kingdom among men. This refers to the second coming of our blessed Lord, when the saints shall triumph in the complete fall of Satan's kingdom. The saints of the Most High shall possess the kingdom for ever. Far be it from us to infer from hence, that dominion is founded on grace. It promises that the gospel kingdom shall be set up; a kingdom of light, holiness, and love; a kingdom of grace, the privileges and comforts of which shall be the earnest and first-fruits of the kingdom of glory. But the full accomplishment will be in the everlasting happiness of the saints, the kingdom that cannot be moved. The gathering together the whole family of God will be a blessedness of Christ's coming.