Revelation 2:28
What does Revelation 2:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Revelation 2:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Revelation 2:28 means
Jesus adds, “I will give him the morning star.” The morning star heralds the dawn; it is a pledge of a new day after the night. Ultimately, the gift points to Christ Himself—the dawning hope and light of His presence with His people. Alongside authority to rule, He gives Himself as the believer’s joy and assurance. The promise is relational as well as royal: the overcomer not only shares Christ’s victory but also enjoys His nearness and glory. In a city seduced by false illumination, Christ offers the true light that anticipates the full sunrise of God’s consummated kingdom.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and I will give him the morning star.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And I will give him the morning star.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and I will give him the morning star.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And I will give him the morning star.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and I will give to him the morning star.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752As I also have received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and I will give to him the morning star.
Context
This verse concludes the promises to Thyatira’s overcomers, complementing verses 26–27. After the assurance of shared authority, the gift of the morning star brings the focus to personal communion and hope. The final verse (verse 29) will repeat the Spirit’s universal call to listen, closing both Thyatira’s letter and the chapter’s set of four messages. The flow moves from rebuke and judgment to perseverance and rich reward.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 1:78
Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us,
- 2 Peter 1:19
And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:
- Revelation 22:16
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright, the morning star.
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