5. “ To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne” --3:21. Here is the constructive figure of a sitting court to which the faithful would be given admission to sit with Christ in his throne, to be associated with Christ in his spiritual rule. In chapter 2:26 this rule is said to be with “ a rod of iron,” which, as previously stated, means the invincible power of the truth, or gospel of Christ. In 1 Timothy 2:11-12, the apostle taught Timothy that this rule is in process now, and that reigning with Christ is concurrent with living with him. This enthronization with Christ simply stated means that as Christians are governed by the rule of Christ, in this compliance with his teaching they become a part of his government. The immediate imagery of this passage therefore is, that the faithful victors over the persecutions, having exemplified obedience to his rule, are seated with Christ the Conqueror in his ruling throne. This picture is culminated in the throne scene of the martyrs Revelation 20:4, as shown in the commentary on the verses of that chapter.