“And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:”
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead — but he laid his right hand on me, saying, Do not be afraid — John's falling as dead before the transcendent vision follows the pattern of prophetic encounter (Isaiah 6:5; Ezekiel 1:28; Daniel 10:9). The reassuring touch and command dissolve the fear, a pattern repeated throughout Revelation: the terrifying vision is accompanied by comfort for the faithful.
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