16. He had seven stars in his right hand. Out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
17. When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the last,
18. and the Living one. I was dead, and behold, I am alive forever more. Amen. I have the keys of Death and of Hades.
19. Write therefore the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will happen hereafter;
20. the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lamp stands. The seven stars are the angels of the seven assemblies. The seven lamp stands are seven assemblies.