Revelation 1:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When I saw him, I literally collapsed like I was dead — completely overwhelmed. But then he put his hand on me and said, 'Don't be afraid. I'm the beginning and the end of everything.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even when God's presence feels overwhelming, his first words are always 'don't be afraid.'

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