Revelation 2:26

To him who conquers and is careful to live my life to the end — to him I will give authority over the nations,

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

In Context

25only hold fast to what you have received, until I come.

27and ‘he shall rule them with an iron rod, as when earthen vessels are broken in pieces’ (as I myself have received from my Father)

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Cross References

Matthew 19:28“I tell you,” answered Jesus, “that at the New Creation, ‘when the Son of Man takes his seat on his throne of glory,’ you who followed me shall be seated upon twelve thrones, as judges of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 8:13By the seed which fell upon the rock are meant those who, as soon as they hear the Message, welcome it joyfully; but they have no root, and believe it only for a time, and, when the time of temptation comes, they draw back.

John 6:29“The work that God would have you do,” answered Jesus, “is to believe in him whom God sent as his Messenger.”

Romans 2:7To those who, by perseverance in doing good, aim at glory, honour, and all that is imperishable, he will give Immortal Life;

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 →

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