Revelation 2:26-28
“And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron... And I will give him the morning star.”
King James Version
The promise to the overcomer at Thyatira — to share Christ's rule over the nations (Psalm 2) and to receive the morning star, Christ Himself.
Fulfillment References
Psalm 2:8-9 Revelation 22:16 Revelation 3:21 2 Timothy 2:12
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalChrist gives 'the morning star' — He gives Himself (Rev. 22:16); the one Lord shares His own reign with the overcomer.
JewishThe rule over the nations with a rod of iron draws on Psalm 2, the Messianic king's dominion shared.
CatholicThe saints' share in Christ's reign; the morning star, Christ, given to the faithful.
ProtestantThe overcomer shares Christ's Psalm-2 authority (cf. 2 Tim. 2:12) and receives 'the morning star' — Christ Himself (Rev. 22:16).
OrthodoxThe faithful reigning with Christ, who gives Himself, the morning star.
DispensationalThe overcomer's share in the Messiah's kingdom reign.
AcademicThe 'rod of iron' citation of Psalm 2:9 recurs (12:5; 19:15); 'the morning star' is identified as Christ at 22:16.
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