^{16 Ref} 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 Ref} 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 Ref} and the Living one. I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. I have the keys of Death and of Hades.