Revelation 3:21
“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.”
King James Version
The climactic overcomer promise — to sit with Christ on His throne, as He overcame and sat down with the Father.
Fulfillment References
Revelation 20:4 Ephesians 2:6 2 Timothy 2:12 Luke 22:30
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalChrist shares His throne — and His throne is the Father's (3:21); the one God exalting His overcomers in the glorified Son.
JewishThe sharing of the Messiah's throne, the height of the kingdom hope.
CatholicThe saints' participation in Christ's reign and glory.
ProtestantThe overcomer enthroned with Christ (cf. Eph. 2:6; 2 Tim. 2:12) — the highest of the seven promises.
OrthodoxThe faithful glorified to reign with Christ.
DispensationalThe overcomer's share in Christ's throne and kingdom reign.
AcademicThe throne-sharing climaxes the seven promises and links to the enthronement theme (3:21; 5:6; 22:1,3).
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