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and I will give him the morning star.
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The Gift is Christ Himself
Multiple commentators state the most direct meaning is that the 'morning star' is Jesus Christ himself. Citing Revelation 22:16, where Jesus is called 'the bright morning star,' they conclude that the ultimate reward for the faithful is not an object, but the person of Christ—receiving His presence and life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And I will give him the morning star. The "morning star" is that bright planet—Venus—which at some seasons of the year appears so beautifu…
As I also have received (ως καγω ειληφα). Perfect active indicative of λαμβανω. Christ still possesses the power from the Father (…
19th Century
Anglican
The morning star.—The pledge of the coming day, both for the waiting witnesses, and for the ungodly, who loved darkness because th…
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Second, the overcomers in Thyatira are promised “the morning star.” Some link this expression to Christ himself as in 22:16; believers receive Chri…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will give him the morning star . ] So Christ is called, (Revelation 22:16) ; and here it designs a…
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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