and I will give him the morning star.
Parallel translations
- KJV And I will give him the morning star.
- BSB And I will give him the morning star.
- NKJV and I will give him the morning star.
- NASB and I will give him the morning star.
- NLT They will have the same authority I received from my Father, and I will also give them the morning star!
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Quick answer
Christ will give the overcomer the morning star. It matters because the promise is ultimately Christ himself, given to his faithful.
Overview
The "morning star" is later identified with Christ himself (Revelation 22:16). To receive it is to receive Christ and the hope of his coming glory. The promise crowns the assurances given to those who persevere in Thyatira.
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Cross-references · 3
- Rev 22:16I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the assemblies. I am the root and the offspring of David; the Bright and Morning Star.”
- 2 Pet 1:19We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts:
- Luke 1:78–79because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dawn from on high will visit us,
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