These things saith the first and the last, who was dead and is alive — How directly does this description tend to confirm him against the fear of death! Revelation 2:10-11. Even with the comfort wherewith St. John himself was comforted, Revelation 1:17-18, shall the angel of this church be comforted.
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Revelation 2:8
8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;