Those who stay faithful to Christ will receive manna, which is nourishment from heaven (see Exodus 16:11–36).
hidden manna: During the exodus, people placed a jar of manna in the ark of the covenant (Exodus 16:33–36). Jewish tradition said that when the Messiah (God's chosen one) comes, the ark will reappear, and people will eat manna at the messianic banquet. Jesus is the bread from heaven and the bread of life (John 6:32–35; compare Exodus 16:4–21).
A white stone was often given to winners in athletic competitions, and people commonly used a white stone for admission to special banquets or festivities. It suggests acceptance and victory.
The new name probably refers to the recipient’s transformed nature in Christ (see Genesis 17:5; 32:28; John 1:42).