14. But his head and hair were bright, like white wool, or like snow; and his eyes were like a flame of fire;
15. and his feet resembled shining brass, just as in a burning furnace; and his voice was like the voice of many waters.
16. And in his right hand, he held the seven stars; and from his mouth went out a sharp two-edged sword; and his face was like the sun, shining with all its might.
17. And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet, like one who is dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.
18. And I am alive, though I was dead. And, behold, I live forever and ever. And I hold the keys of death and of Hell.
19. Therefore, write the things which you have seen, and which are, and which must occur afterward:
20. the mystery of the seven stars, which you have seen in my right hand, and of the seven golden lampstands. The seven stars are the Angels of the seven Churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven Churches."