Revelation 1:13 asv — and in the midst of the candlesticks one like unto a son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt abou…

American Standard Version

"and in the midst of the candlesticks one like unto a son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about at the breasts with a golden girdle. "

— Revelation 1:13, American Standard Version

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Revelation 1 — Context

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I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet

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saying, What thou seest, write in a book and send it to the seven churches: unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

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And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And having turned I saw seven golden candlesticks;

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and in the midst of the candlesticks one like unto a son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about at the breasts with a golden girdle.

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And his head and his hair were white as white wool, white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

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and his feet like unto burnished brass, as if it had been refined in a furnace; and his voice as the voice of many waters.

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And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

Revelation 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 1:13 say?
Revelation 1:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “and in the midst of the candlesticks one like unto a son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about at the breasts with a golden girdle. ”
Where is Revelation 1:13 in the Bible?
Revelation 1:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 1, verse 13.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 1:13.
What translation should I read Revelation 1:13 in?
Revelation 1:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 1:13?
Revelation 1:13 reads (ASV): “and in the midst of the candlesticks one like unto a son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about at the breasts with a golden girdle. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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