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He who overcomes, and he who keeps my works to the end, to him will I give authority over the nations.
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Endurance Is the Condition
The promise of authority is given to those who not only "overcome" but also faithfully keep Christ's works "unto the end." Commentators stress that this points to a steadfast, lifelong commitment. Authentic faith is proven by perseverance in obedience until Christ's return or the end of one's life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he that overcometh. See Barnes on Revelation 2:7.
And keepeth my works unto the end. The works that I command and that…
He that overcometh and he that keepeth (ο νικων κα ο τηρων). Present active articular participles of νικαω and τηρεω in the nomina…
19th Century
Anglican
Power (or, authority) over the nations: and he shall rule them (or, shepherd them<…
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The promise to the overcomers is twofold: “authority over nations” and the gift of “the morning star.” It contains one important modification of th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he that overcometh Jezebel and her idolatries, her children, and all that commit adultery with her; such as are …
The Lord knows when the works of His people are performed in love, faith, zeal, and patience. Yet, if His eyes—which are as a flame of fire—observe…
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