Revelation 1:14-18 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

14. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow. His eyes were like a blazing fire.

15. His feet were like bronze metal glowing in a furnace. His voice sounded like rushing waters.

16. He held seven stars in his right hand. Out of his mouth came a sharp sword that had two edges. His face was like the sun shining in all of its brightness.

17. When I saw him, I fell at his feet as if I were dead. Then he put his right hand on me and said, "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.

18. I am the Living One. I was dead. But look! I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys to Death and Hell.

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