Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Revelation 2:26

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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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 earth; compare Luk 19:17, "have thou authority [the same word as here] over ten cities."

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