These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits^[b](B) of God and the seven stars.^(C) I know your deeds;^(D) you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.^(E)

These are the words of him who is holy^(B) and true,^(C) who holds the key of David.^(D) What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.

These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness,^(B) the ruler of God’s creation.^(C)