Rev 1:16 | TNotes | STEP | 1:16 The seven stars represent the complete church. The church is secure in the right hand (i.e., in the acceptance and blessing) of the Son of Man. • The sharp ... sword coming from his mouth is his effective message and his judgment (see 19:15 ; Gen 3:24 ; Eph 6:17 ; Heb 4:12 ). Jesus proclaims both grace and judgment, but here the emphasis is that he carries out judgment (see Rev 2:12 , 16 ; 19:15 , 21 ; cp. Isa 11:4 ).

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‏ Revelation of John 1:16

1:16 ^a The seven stars represent the complete church. The church is secure in the right hand (i.e., in the acceptance and blessing) of the Son of Man.

• The sharp ... sword coming from his mouth is his effective message and his judgment (see 19:15 ^b; Gen 3:24 ^c; Eph 6:17 ^d; Heb 4:12 ^e). Jesus proclaims both grace and judgment, but here the emphasis is that he carries out judgment (see Rev 2:12 ^f, 16 ^g; 19:15 ^h, 21 ⁱ; cp. Isa 11:4 ^j).