Revelation · Chapter 1 King James Version

Revelation 1:17

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The Scripture

(17) And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

The vision opens with a description of the throne of God and the living creatures, highlighting His supreme authority and majesty. The speaker declares that no one can come up to heaven except those who are invited, and that the message of the book is a warning to the nations. This chapter sets the tone of divine judgment and the need for repentance.

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