Revelation 1:17
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17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he placed his right hand on me, saying, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last(A)
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Isaiah 44:6
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6 Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel,
and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts:
I am the first, and I am the last;
besides me there is no god.(A)
Revelation 22:13
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13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
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Daniel 10:8-10
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8 So I was left alone to see this great vision. My strength left me, and my complexion grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength.(A) 9 When[a] I heard the sound of his words, I fell into a trance, face to the ground.(B)
10 But then a hand touched me and roused me to my hands and knees.(C)
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- 10.9 Gk Syr: Heb Then I heard the sound of his words, and when
Daniel 8:17-18
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17 So he came near where I stood, and when he came, I became frightened and fell prostrate. But he said to me, “Understand, O mortal,[a] that the vision is for the time of the end.”(A)
18 As he was speaking to me, I fell into a trance, face to the ground; then he touched me and set me on my feet.(B)
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- 8.17 Heb son of man
Isaiah 41:4
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4 Who has performed and done this,
calling the generations from the beginning?
I, the Lord, am first
and will be with the last.(A)
Isaiah 48:12
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12 Listen to me, O Jacob,
and Israel, whom I called:
I am he; I am the first,
and I am the last.(A)
Revelation 2:8
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The Message to Smyrna
8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who was dead and came to life:(A)
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Daniel 10:17-19
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17 How can my lord’s servant talk with my lord? For I am exhausted;[a] no strength remains in me, and no breath is left in me.”
18 Again one in human form touched me and strengthened me. 19 He said, “Do not fear, greatly beloved; you are safe. Be strong and courageous!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”(A)
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- 10.17 Gk: Heb from now
Ezekiel 1:28
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28 Like the bow in a cloud on a rainy day, such was the appearance of the splendor all around. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord.
When I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard the voice of someone speaking.(A)
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Revelation 1:8
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8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.(A)
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Mark 16:5-6
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5 As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.(A) 6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him.(B)
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Matthew 17:2-7
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2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright as light. 3 Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I[a] will set up three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, the Beloved;[b] with him I am well pleased; listen to him!”(A) 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.”(B)
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