Revelation 2:26

“And he that overcometh, etc.] Jezebel and her idolatries, her children, and all that commit adultery with her; such as are not drawn into the same evil practices with them, but bravely stand their ground against the Romish antichrist and his followers, and bear their testimony against his impious doctrines and idolatrous practices: and keepeth my works unto the end; either of life, or of this church state, or of time, when Christ will personally appear, even at the end of the world; and by his works are meant, not the works which were done by him, as his miracles and works of mercy to the souls and bodies of men, and works of righteousness in obedience to the law, and the work of redemption…”

“And--implying the close connection of the promise to the conqueror that follows, with the preceding exhortation, Rev 2:25. and keepeth--Greek, "and he that keepeth." Compare the same word in the passage already alluded to by the Lord, Act 15:28-29, end. my works--in contrast to "her (English Version, 'their') works" (Rev 2:22). The works which I command and which are the fruit of My Spirit. unto the end-- (Mat 24:13). The image is perhaps from the race, wherein it is not enough to enter the lists, but the runner must persevere to the end. give power--Greek, "authority." over the nations--at Christ's coming the saints shall possess the kingdom "under the whole heaven"; therefore over this…”

“And he that overcometh - notes on Revelation 2:7. And keepeth my works unto the end - The works that I command and that I require, to the end of his life. Compare John 13:1. To him will I give power over the nations - The evident meaning of what is said here, and in the next verse, is, that in accordance with the uniform promise made to the redeemed in the New Testament, they would partake of the final triumph anal glory of the Saviour, and be associated with him. It is not said that they would have exclusive power over the nations, or that they would hold offices of trust under him during a personal reign on the earth; but the meaning is, that they would be associated with him in his future…”

“By works - Those which I have commanded. To him will I give power over the nations - That is, I will give him to share with me in that glorious victory which the Father hath promised me over all the nations who as yet resist me, Psa 2:8-9. Revelation 2:27”

“2:26-28 Christ promises that those who are obedient will share authority with him, as symbolized by the iron rod that will smash the opposition like clay pots (quoting Ps 2:8-9; cp. Rev 12:5; 19:15). • The morning star is the planet Venus, which signals the coming of a new day. Here it refers to the promise of resurrection at Christ’s return (22:16; 2 Pet 1:19).”

“he: Rev 2:7, Rev 2:11, Rev 2:17, Rev 3:5, Rev 3:12, Rev 3:21, Rev 21:7; Rom 8:37; Jo1 5:5 keepeth: Mat 24:13; Luk 8:13-15; Joh 6:29, Joh 8:31, Joh 8:32; Rom 2:7; Th1 3:5; Heb 10:38, Heb 10:39; Jam 2:20; Jo1 2:19, Jo1 3:23 to him will I give: Rev 3:21, Rev 20:4, Rev 22:5; Psa 49:14; Dan 7:18, Dan 7:22, Dan 7:27; Mat 19:28; Luk 22:29, Luk 22:30; Co1 6:3, Co1 6:4 Revelation 2:27”