Albert Barnes Commentary Revelation 3:21

"He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit down with me in my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father in his throne." — Revelation 3:21 (ASV)

To him that overcometh. See Barnes on Revelation 2:7.

Will I grant to sit with me in my throne. That is, they will share his honours and his triumphs. See Barnes on Revelation 2:26-27; See Barnes on Romans 8:17.

Even as I also overcame. As I gained a victory over the world, and over the power of the tempter. As the reward of this, he is exalted to the throne of the universe (Philippians 2:6–11), and in these honours, achieved by their great and glorious Head, all the redeemed will share.

And am set down with my Father in his throne. See Barnes on Philippians 2:6-11.

That is, he has dominion over the universe. All things are put under his feet, and, in the strictest unison and with perfect harmony, he is united with the Father in administering the affairs of all worlds. The dominion of the Father is that of the Son—that of the Son is that of the Father; for they are one. See Barnes on John 5:19, Ephesians 1:20 and following, and 1 Corinthians 15:24 and following.

• "sit"Luke 22:30
• "overcome"Revelation 2:17