Rev 1:20 | PNT | STEP | The mystery of the seven stars . The Lord himself at once explains what the seven stars and seven candlesticks symbolize. The seven candlesticks represent the churches, or organizations appointed to "let their light shine" ( ) and become "the light of the world" ( ). And the seven stars are the angels of the churches . These were, I think, the evangelists of the churches.

Revelation of John 1:20

The mystery of the seven stars. The Lord himself at once explains what the seven stars and seven candlesticks symbolize. The seven candlesticks represent the churches, or organizations appointed to "let their light shine" (Mt 5:16) and become "the light of the world" (Re 5:14).

And the seven stars are the angels of the churches. These were, I think, the evangelists of the churches.