Revelation 2:26
“And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:”
Revelation 2:26 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he that shall overcome, and keep my works unto the end, I will give him power over the nations.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he that overcometh, and he that keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations:
- DARBYDarby
- And he that overcomes, and he that keeps unto the end my works, to him will I give authority over the nations,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He who overcomes, and he who keeps my works to the end, to him I will give authority over the nations.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and he who is overcoming, and who is keeping unto the end my works, I will give to him authority over the nations,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- To the one who is victorious and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations.
Context: Revelation 2
24But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.
25But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
26And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
27And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
28And I will give him the morning star.
About Revelation 2: Letters to the Church of Ephesus
This chapter contains a letter from Christ to the church of Ephesus, commending them for their hard work and perseverance, but also rebuking them for abandoning their first love.
Commentary
Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of Revelation, the last book of the New Testament. In this chapter, the Apostle John is given a vision of seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. To each of these churches, Jesus sends a message through an angel.