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He had seven stars in his right hand. Out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
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Verse 16. In his right hand seven stars, which, as it is said, (verse 20) were the Angels, that is the bishops of the seven churches, by this comparison is expressed their dignity.—And from his mouth came out a sharp two-edged sword. The word of God preached is compared to a two-edged sword. Ephes. 6:17 and Hebrews 4:12. It also signifies God’s severity in punishing sinners. Witham.
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