in his right hand he held seven stars: out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and his countenance was as the sun shining in his full glory.

but I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there those that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who counselled Balac to ensnare the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.

you have likewise those that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which I hate.

hold that fast till I come.

behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, let no man take your crown.

he held in his hand a little book open: his right foot was upon the sea, and his left foot on the land.

then the seven angels, who held the seven plagues, came out of the temple, cloathed in pure white linen, wearing upon their breasts girdles of gold.

and he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil and satan, and bound him for a thousand years,