Revelation 1:20-1
As to the hidden meaning of the seven stars, which you see in my right hand, and of the seven lamps of gold: the seven stars are messengers of the seven congregations; and the seven lamps which you see, are seven congregations.
Revelation 2:3
and you have patience; and have borne for my name's sake, and have not fainted.
Revelation 2:8
And by the messenger of the congregation in Smyrna, write: These things, says the First and the Last, who was dead, and is alive:
Revelation 2:12
And by the messenger of the congregation which is in Pergamos, write: These things says he who has the sharp two-edged sword:
Revelation 2:18
And by the messenger of the congregation in Thyatira, write: These things says the Son of God, who has his eyes as a flame of fire, and his feet like fine brass:
Revelation 3:1
And by the messenger of the congregation in Sardis, write: These things says he who has the seven spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know your works, that you have a name that you live, but are dead.
Revelation 3:7
And by the messenger of the congregation in Philadelphia, write: These things says the Holy One, the True One; who has the key, the Son of David; he who opens and no man shuts; and shuts, and no man opens:
Revelation 3:14
And by the messenger of the congregation in Laodicea, write: These things says the AMEN, the Faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:
1 Peter 5:2-3
Feed the flock of God, which is with you; exercising the overseer's office, not by constraint, but willingly; neither for the sake of sordid gain, but from good disposition;