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<a href="/nasb/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216He who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY OVER THE NATIONS; <a href="/nasb77/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘And he who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY OVER THE NATIONS; <a href="/lsb/revelation/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY OVER THE NATIONS; <a href="/amp/revelation/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And he who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God] and he who keeps My deeds [doing things that please Me] until the [very] end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY and POWER OVER THE NATIONS; <a href="/csb/revelation/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The one who conquers and who keeps my works to the end: I will give him authority over the nations — <a href="/hcsb/revelation/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The one who is victorious and keeps My works to the end: I will give him authority over the nations— <a href="/asv/revelation/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he that overcometh, and he that keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations: <a href="/cev/revelation/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I will give power over the nations to everyone who wins the victory and keeps on obeying me until the end. <a href="/erv/revelation/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he that overcometh, and he that keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations: <a href="/gwt/revelation/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I have received authority from my Father. I will give authority over the nations to everyone who wins the victory and continues to do what I want until the end. <a href="/isv/revelation/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> To the person who conquers and continues to do what I've commanded to the end, I will give authority over the nations. <a href="/msb/revelation/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. <a href="/net/revelation/2.htm">NET Bible</a> And to the one who conquers and who continues in my deeds until the end, I will give him authority over the nations-- <a href="/nheb/revelation/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He who overcomes, and he who keeps my works to the end, to him I will give authority over the nations. <a href="/wbt/revelation/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works to the end, to him will I give power over the nations: <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "'And to him who overcomes and obeys My commands to the very end, I will give authority over the nations of the earth. <a href="/web/revelation/2.htm">World English Bible</a> He who overcomes, and he who keeps my works to the end, to him I will give authority over the nations. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he who is overcoming, and who is keeping My works to the end, I will give to him authority over the nations, <a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the one overcoming and keeping My works until the end, I will give to him authority over the nations, <a href="/ylt/revelation/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he who is overcoming, and who is keeping unto the end my works, I will give to him authority over the nations, <a href="/slt/revelation/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he conquering, and keeping my works till the end, I will give him power over the nations:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he that shall overcome, and keep my works unto the end, I will give him power over the nations. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And whoever will prevail and will observe my works even unto the end, I will give to him authority over the nations. <a href="/nabre/revelation/2.htm">New American Bible</a> “ ‘ “To the victor, who keeps to my ways until the end, I will give authority over the nations. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> To everyone who conquers and continues to do my works to the end, I will give authority over the nations;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he who overcomes, and keeps my works unto the end, to him I will give authority over the nations: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “To him who is victorious and keeps my works, I shall give authority over the nations,”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And to him that overcomes, and keeps my works to the end, will I give authority over the nations; <a href="/godbey/revelation/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And the one conquering and holding my works until the end, I will give unto him authority over the nations:<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he who overcometh, and perseveres in my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations; <a href="/mace/revelation/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "'And to him who overcomes and obeys My commands to the very end, I will give authority over the nations of the earth. <a href="/worrell/revelation/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And he that overcomes, and he that keeps My works until the end, to him will I give authority over the nations;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/revelation/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And to him that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, will I give power over the nations:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/2-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=555" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm">To the Church in Thyatira</a> …25Nevertheless, hold fast to what you have until I come. 26<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the one who</a> <a href="/greek/3528.htm" title="3528: nikōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue.">overcomes</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5083.htm" title="5083: tērōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.">continues</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">in My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: erga (N-ANP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">work</a> <a href="/greek/891.htm" title="891: achri (Prep) -- As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.">until</a> <a href="/greek/5056.htm" title="5056: telous (N-GNS) -- (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. ">the end,</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dōsō (V-FIA-1S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">I will give</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousian (N-AFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">over</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnōn (N-GNP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">nations.</a> 27He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery—just as I have received authority from My Father.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a> Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">1 Corinthians 6:2-3</a> Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! <a href="/daniel/7-18.htm">Daniel 7:18</a> But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’ <a href="/daniel/7-27.htm">Daniel 7:27</a> Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’ <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12</a> if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; <a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8-9</a> Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. / You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” <a href="/psalms/149-5.htm">Psalm 149:5-9</a> Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. / May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, / to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, ... <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Revelation 3:21</a> To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a> You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4</a> Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. <a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6</a> Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Revelation 22:5</a> There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever. <a href="/luke/22-29.htm">Luke 22:29-30</a> And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me, / so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/isaiah/60-12.htm">Isaiah 60:12</a> For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he that overcomes, and keeps my works to the end, to him will I give power over the nations:he.<a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7,11,17</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God… <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Revelation 3:5,12,21</a> He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels… <a href="/revelation/21-7.htm">Revelation 21:7</a> He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.keepeth.<a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a> But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.<a href="/luke/8-13.htm">Luke 8:13-15</a> They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away… <a href="/john/6-29.htm">John 6:29</a> Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.to him will I give.<a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Revelation 3:21</a> To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.<a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4</a> And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.<a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Revelation 22:5</a> And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_john/1-6.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Conquers</a> <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_john/5-18.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">Obeys</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Overcomes</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Overcometh</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Overcoming</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/2-27.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/14-12.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Conquers</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/revelation/3-10.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/revelation/8-11.htm">End</a> <a href="/revelation/16-15.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/revelation/12-17.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/revelation/16-15.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/leviticus/18-5.htm">Obeys</a> <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Overcomes</a> <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Overcometh</a> <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Overcoming</a> <a href="/revelation/2-27.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/2-27.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 2</div>1. <a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">What is commanded to be written to the angels, that is, the ministers of the churches of Ephesus,</a> 8. <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Smyrna,</a> 12. <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Pergamos,</a> 18. <a href="/revelation/2-18.htm">Thyatira, and what is commended and lacking in them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Revelation, "overcomes" refers to those who remain faithful to Christ despite trials and temptations. This echoes the messages to the seven churches in <a href="/revelation/2.htm">Revelation 2-3</a>, where overcoming is a recurring theme. Biblically, overcoming is linked to faith in Jesus (1 <a href="/john/5-4.htm">John 5:4-5</a>) and is a call to remain steadfast in the face of persecution, much like the early Christians who faced Roman oppression.and continues in My work until the end, This part highlights the importance of perseverance in doing Christ's work. It suggests a continuous, active engagement in living out the teachings of Jesus. The "end" can be interpreted as the end of one's life or the end of the age, pointing to the eschatological focus of Revelation. This aligns with the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>), where faithful service is rewarded. It underscores the call to discipleship and the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>).I will give authority over the nations. This promise of authority reflects the eschatological hope of believers reigning with Christ. It connects to the messianic prophecy in <a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8-9</a>, where the Messiah is given the nations as an inheritance. In Revelation, this authority is part of the millennial reign (<a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4-6</a>), where believers share in Christ's rule. It also ties to the promise made to the apostles in <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a>, where they are told they will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. This authority signifies the ultimate victory and vindication of the faithful.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_one_who_overcomes.htm">The One Who Overcomes</a> This refers to believers who remain faithful to Christ despite trials and temptations. The term "overcomes" (Greek: "nika?") implies victory through perseverance and faith. 2. <a href="/topical/m/my_work.htm">My Work</a> This is the work of Christ, which includes living according to His teachings, spreading the Gospel, and maintaining faithfulness. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of Christian duty. 3. <a href="/topical/a/authority_over_the_nations.htm">Authority Over the Nations</a> This promise of authority is a future reward for the faithful, indicating a role in Christ's millennial kingdom. It reflects the ultimate victory and reign with Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/t/thyatira.htm">Thyatira</a> The message in <a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26</a> is part of the letter to the church in Thyatira, a city known for its trade and commerce, which faced challenges of idolatry and immorality. 5. <a href="/topical/e/end_times.htm">End Times</a> The context of this promise is eschatological, pointing to the end times when Christ will establish His kingdom and believers will share in His rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Believers are called to remain steadfast in their faith, even amidst trials and temptations, trusting in God's promises. <a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_christ's_work.htm">Active Participation in Christ's Work</a> Christians should actively engage in the work of the Gospel, living out their faith in practical ways and sharing the message of Christ. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Keeping an eternal perspective helps believers focus on the ultimate reward and reign with Christ, motivating them to endure present challenges. <a href="/topical/a/authority_and_responsibility.htm">Authority and Responsibility</a> The promise of authority over the nations comes with the responsibility to live righteously and lead others in truth and justice. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_future_reign.htm">Hope in Future Reign</a> The assurance of reigning with Christ provides hope and encouragement, reminding believers of the ultimate victory and justice that will be established.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 2</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_thyatira_church_important.htm">What is the significance of the Church in Thyatira?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_antichrist.htm">What is the identity of the antichrist?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_an_overcomer.htm">What defines an overcomer?</a> <a href="/q/what_reward_awaits_those_who_overcome.htm">What reward awaits those who overcome?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26, 27) Power (or, authority) over the nations: and he shall rule them (or, shepherd them) with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers.--The promise is of authority ("the might of right, not the right of might") to share in the shepherd-like sovereignty of the anointed King. (Comp. the Messianic prophecy of Psalms 2) Those who refused to stoop to the customs around them, and to gain influence by crushing or ignoring their convictions--those who, like their Master, refused to win power by doing homage to wrong (<a href="/context/matthew/4-8.htm" title="Again, the devil takes him up into an exceeding high mountain, and shows him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;">Matthew 4:8-10</a>), would share the nobler sway which He now established. Wherever the Church has illegitimately grasped at power, she has lost it. "The wretched power which she had wrenched and stolen from the nations has been turned against her; she has been obliged to crouch to them, and beg their help, and they have justly spurned her. She has chosen to exalt herself like Lucifer, and she has fallen like Lucifer. If she had trusted her Lord, He would have given her the morning star. She would have derived from Him what she claimed independently of Him. She would have dispensed light to the world."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - And he that overcometh. The usual promise (vers. 7, 11, 17; <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Revelation 3:5, 12, 21</a>) is here closely connected with the charge which immediately precedes. In this and in the remaining three epistles the proclamation, "He that hath an ear," etc., follows instead of preceding the promise. Keepeth my works. This is a phrase thoroughly characteristic of St. John's style; compare for this use of "keep," <a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Revelation 1:3</a>; <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Revelation 3:3, 8, 10</a>, etc.; <a href="/john/8-51.htm">John 8:51, 52, 55</a>; <a href="/john/9-16.htm">John 9:16</a>; <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15, 21, 23, 24</a>, etc.; <a href="/1_john/2-3.htm">1 John 2:3, 4, 5</a>; <a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">1 John 3:22, 24</a>, etc.; and for "works," in the sense of works which Christ does or approves, comp. <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3</a>; <a href="/john/6-28.htm">John 6:28, 29</a>; <a href="/john/7-3.htm">John 7:3, 21</a>; <a href="/john/11-3.htm">John 11:3, 4</a>, etc. "My works" here are in marked contrast to "her works" in ver. 22. "He that overcometh, and he that keepeth" is a nominativus pendens; and such constructions are specially frequent in St. John (comp. <a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12, 21</a>; <a href="/john/6-39.htm">John 6:39</a>; <a href="/john/7-38.htm">John 7:38</a>; <a href="/john/15-2.htm">John 15:2</a>; <a href="/john/17-2.htm">John 17:2</a>; <a href="/1_john/2-24.htm">1 John 2:24, 27</a>). Links of connexion between the Revelation and the Gospel or Epistles of St. John should be carefully noted. The phrase for "unto the end" (ἄχριτέλους) occurs only here and <a href="/hebrews/6-11.htm">Hebrews 6:11</a>; but comp. <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6, 14</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">1 Corinthians 1:8</a>. "Unto the end" (εἰς τέλος) in <a href="/john/13.htm">John 13</a>. I probably means "to the uttermost," not "to the end of life." Authority over the nations. "Authority" is better than "power" for ἐξουσία, not merely as implying that the power is rightly held and exercised, but also to mark the parallel with "Have thou authority over ten cities" (<a href="/luke/19-17.htm">Luke 19:17</a>; comp. <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Matthew 21:23, 24, 27</a>; <a href="/acts/9-14.htm">Acts 9:14</a>; <a href="/acts/26-10.htm">Acts 26:10</a>). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/2-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to the [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is victorious νικῶν (nikōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3528.htm">Strong's 3528: </a> To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. continues τηρῶν (tērōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5083.htm">Strong's 5083: </a> From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. {in} My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. work ἔργα (erga) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. until ἄχρι (achri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_891.htm">Strong's 891: </a> As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. [the] end, τέλους (telous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5056.htm">Strong's 5056: </a> (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. I will give δώσω (dōsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. authority ἐξουσίαν (exousian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. over ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. nations. ἐθνῶν (ethnōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 2:26 He who overcomes and he who keeps (Rev. 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