Remembering again that a “crown” speaks of ruling authority, consider the following examples from one small portion of Scripture, Revelation 2–5: Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life. (2:10) To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations. (2:26) I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. (3:11) To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his
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