Revelation 2:26
To him that overcomes and perseveres in my works to the end, will I give authority over the nations.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
25I say that I am imposing upon you no fresh burden; only hold fast what you have till I come.
Cross References
Matthew 19:28"In solemn truth I tell you," Jesus answered, "that in the New Creation, when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, you also who have followed me shall sit on twelve thrones, to govern the twelve tribes of Israel.
Luke 8:13"Those on the rock are people who, upon hearing, receive the word with joy; but they have no root. For a time indeed they all believe, but in time of temptation they fall away.
John 6:29"This is the work of God," answered Jesus, "that you believe on him whom He has sent you."
Romans 2:7eternal life to those who by patience in well-doing strive for glory and honor and immortality;
Matthew Henry on Revelation 2:19-29
The Church in Thyatira. ( a. d. 95.) 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit… Read the whole commentary →