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He that overcometh (ho nikōn). Absolute nominative again as in Rev 3:12, but resumed this time by the dative autōi as in Rev 2:26.
To sit (kathisai). First aorist active infinitive of kathizō. This promise grows out of the prophecy that the saints will share in the Messiah’s rule, made to the twelve (Mat 19:28; Luk 22:29.), repeated by Paul (1Co 6:2.), enlarged in Rev 22:1-5 (to last forever, 2Ti 2:11.). James and John took this hope and promise literally (Mar 10:40) not metaphorically.
As I also overcame (hōs kagō enikēsa). First aorist active indicative of nikaō, looking back on the victory as over in the past. In Joh 16:33 before the Cross Jesus says Egō nenikēka ton kosmon (perfect active), emphasizing the abiding effect of the victory.
Sat down (ekathisa). “I took my seat” (Heb 1:3) where Christ is now (Rev 22:3; Col 3:1). Cf. 1Jo 5:4; Rev 2:27. Each of these seven messages begins alike and ends alike. Each is the message of the Christ and of the Holy Spirit to the angel of the church. Each has a special message suited to the actual condition of each church. In each case the individual who overcomes has a promise of blessing. Christ the Shepherd knows his sheep and lays bare the particular peril in each case.