Revelation 1:17 cpdv — And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet, like one who is dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: “Do not…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet, like one who is dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. "

— Revelation 1:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Revelation 1 — Context

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But his head and hair were bright, like white wool, or like snow; and his eyes were like a flame of fire;

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and his feet resembled shining brass, just as in a burning furnace; and his voice was like the voice of many waters.

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And in his right hand, he held the seven stars; and from his mouth went out a sharp two-edged sword; and his face was like the sun, shining with all its might.

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And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet, like one who is dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.

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And I am alive, though I was dead. And, behold, I live forever and ever. And I hold the keys of death and of Hell.

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Therefore, write the things which you have seen, and which are, and which must occur afterward:

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the mystery of the seven stars, which you have seen in my right hand, and of the seven golden lampstands. The seven stars are the Angels of the seven Churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven Churches.”

Revelation 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 1:17 say?
Revelation 1:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet, like one who is dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. ”
Where is Revelation 1:17 in the Bible?
Revelation 1:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 1, verse 17.
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 1:17.
What translation should I read Revelation 1:17 in?
Revelation 1:17 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 1:17?
Revelation 1:17 reads (CPDV): “And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet, like one who is dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. ” 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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