Revelation 2:26

And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

Cross-reference

In Revelation 2:17, the same promise to the overcomer appears with hidden manna and a white stone.

Revelation 2:7 promises the tree of life to the overcomer, while 2:26 promises authority over nations — both rewards for conquering.

Revelation 22:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 22:5 describes the ultimate fulfillment — the victorious saints reigning forever in the new creation, directly fulfilling the promise of authority in 2:26.

In Revelation 3:5, the overcomer is promised white garments and a name in the book of life.

In Revelation 3:12, the overcomer becomes a pillar in God's temple.

In Revelation 3:21, the overcomer sits with Christ on His throne.

Revelation 20:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 20:4 describes saints reigning with Christ — the fulfillment of the promised authority over nations in 2:26.

In Revelation 21:7, the overcomer inherits all things and becomes God's child.

In Revelation 12:5, Christ rules the nations with a rod of iron — the same authority promised to the overcomer here.

In Revelation 12:11, the saints overcome by blood and testimony — the same victory that qualifies for the authority promised here.

Daniel 7:18 Parallel

Daniel 7:18 promises the saints will receive and possess the kingdom forever — the same inheritance promised to overcomers in Revelation 2:26.

1 John 5:5 Parallel

In 1 John 5:5, overcoming the world is defined as believing Jesus is the Son of God — same Johannine term.

Luke 22:29 Parallel

Luke 22:29 records Jesus conferring a kingdom on his followers — the same grant of authority promised to overcomers in Revelation 2:26.

Luke 22:30 Parallel

Luke 22:30 adds the image of sitting on thrones judging Israel — a concrete picture of the authority over nations promised in Revelation 2:26.

John 8:31 Parallel

John 8:31 conditions discipleship on holding to Jesus' teaching — the same perseverance rewarded in Revelation.

Romans 2:7 Parallel

Romans 2:7 promises eternal life for persistence in doing good — mirroring the reward for keeping Christ's works to the end.

Daniel 7:27 Parallel

Daniel 7:27 declares that all kingdoms under heaven will be given to the holy people — directly paralleling the promise of authority over nations in Revelation 2:26.

Daniel 7:22 Parallel

Daniel 7:22 shows the saints receiving the kingdom after divine judgment — the same vindication and rule promised to overcomers in Revelation 2:26.

Hebrews 10:38 contrasts living by faith with shrinking back — echoing the call to overcome and not give up.

Hebrews 10:39 affirms believers are those of faith who are saved, not those who shrink back — directly parallels the overcoming promise.

1 John 2:19 Contrast

1 John 2:19 shows that those who leave were never truly among us — contrasting with those who persevere to the end.

Micah 4:13 Allusion

Micah 4:13 promises Zion an iron horn to beat many peoples into pieces — virtually identical imagery to the iron scepter and dashing like pottery.

1 John 5:4 Parallel

In 1 John 5:4, overcoming the world through faith is the victory — directly tying to the 'one who is victorious' here.

Psalm 2:9 Citation

Psalm 2:9 is the exact prophecy quoted here: 'break them with a rod of iron' — directly cited as the basis for the overcomer's authority.

Luke 19:17 Parallel

In Luke 19:17, faithfulness in little grants authority over ten cities — directly paralleling the authority over nations here.

In Matthew 25:21, faithful stewardship leads to being put in charge of many things, mirroring the authority over nations here.

In Matthew 10:22, enduring to the end ensures salvation — the same perseverance required for the overcomer's authority.

Romans 8:37 Parallel

In Romans 8:37, Paul says we are more than conquerors through Christ — same conquering concept in suffering.

In 1 Corinthians 6:2, believers will judge the world — echoing the authority over nations promised to the overcomer.

Matthew 19:28 promises the apostles will sit on thrones judging Israel — a specific instance of the ruling authority given to overcomers in Revelation 2:26.

1 Corinthians 6:3 states believers will judge angels — another dimension of the ruling authority promised to overcomers in Revelation 2:26.

In Luke 8:13-15, the parable contrasts those who fall away with those who persevere and bear fruit — echoes enduring.

In Matthew 24:13, enduring to the end brings salvation — parallel promise of faithful endurance.

Isaiah 60:12 says nations that refuse to serve Zion will perish — a parallel to the judgment of nations under the overcomer's iron rule.

Psalm 49:14 Parallel

Psalm 49:14 depicts the upright ruling over the wicked at dawn — a parallel to the victorious receiving authority over nations in judgment.