Revelation 1:17
"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,"
Key Reflection
When John saw Jesus in Revelation 1:17, he was struck by the divine authority and majesty of Christ, as falling at his feet like a dead man symbolized his complete submission and recognition of Jesus' overwhelming power. The phrase “I am the first and the last” would have resonated with John’s audience, evoking the imagery of the eternal God who transcends time itself, reinforcing Jesus’ divinity and ultimate sovereignty.
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