'Says' in the Bible

"To the messenger of the church in Ephesus, write: "The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lamp stands, says this:

"Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. To everyone who conquers I will give the privilege of eating from the tree of life that is in God's paradise.'"

"To the messenger of the church in Smyrna, write: "The first and the last, who was dead and became alive, says this:

"Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will never be hurt by the second death.'"

"To the messenger of the church in Pergamum, write: "The one who holds the sharp, two-edged sword, says this:

"Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone. On the white stone is written a new name that no one knows except the person who receives it.'"

"To the messenger of the church in Thyatira, write: "The Son of God, whose eyes are like flaming fire and whose feet are like glowing bronze, says this:

"Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches.'"

"To the messenger of the church in Sardis, write: "The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this:

"Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches.'"

"To the messenger of the church in Philadelphia, write: "The one who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens a door that no one can shut, and who shuts a door that no one can open, "says this:

"Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches.'"

"To the messenger of the church in Laodicea, write: "The Amen, the witness who is faithful and true, the originator of God's creation, says this:

"Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches.'"

I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write this: How blessed are the dead, that is, those who die in the Lord from now on!" "Yes," says the Spirit. "Let them rest from their labors, for their actions follow them."

Just as she glorified herself and lived in luxury, inflict on her just as much torture and misery. In her heart she says, "I am a queen on a throne, not a widow. I will never see misery.'

The one who is testifying to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon!" Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!