Webin the first chapter of revelation we read that jesus appears to the apostle john, who was banished by rome to the island of patmos because of his faith.
Web“it is the opinion of very learned writers upon this book, that our lord, by these seven churches, signifies all the churches of christ to the end of the world;
Esv and i heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, to him who sits on the throne and to the lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!