¥Rev 2:10 – Ôcrown of lifeÕ promised to one who overcomes
¥Rev 3:11 – hold on so Ôno one will take your
crownÕ
¥Though crowns are mentioned frequently in the Old Testament, the figure here seems to be that of a crown as
reward.
¥This is common for victors in Greco-Roman world, both:
–Military victory
–Athletic victory