16 In His right hand He held (A)seven stars, and out of His mouth came a (B)sharp two-edged sword; and His (C)face was like (D)the sun [a]shining in its strength.

17 When I saw Him, I (E)fell at His feet like a dead man. And He (F)placed His right hand on me, saying, (G)Do not be afraid; (H)I am the first and the last,

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  1. Revelation 1:16 Lit shines

16 In his right hand he held seven stars,(A) and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword.(B) His face was like the sun(C) shining in all its brilliance.

17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet(D) as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me(E) and said: “Do not be afraid.(F) I am the First and the Last.(G)

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