The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lamp stands is this: The seven stars are the angels† of the seven assemblies. The seven lamp stands are seven assemblies.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Revelation 1:20 in context
Revelation 1:17–20
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When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man.
He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the last,
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and the Living one. I was dead, and behold, I am alive forever and ever. Amen. I have the keys of Death and of Hades.
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Write therefore the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will happen hereafter.
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- or, messengers (here and wherever angels are mentioned)
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