17. When I saw him, I fell at his feet as if I were dead. Then he put his right hand on me and said, "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.
18. I am the Living One. I was dead. But look! I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys to Death and Hell.
19. "So write down what you have seen. Write about what is happening now and what will happen later.