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Revelation 1:16

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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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The Roman Empire of the New TestamentThe Roman Empire around the Mediterranean, the political world of the New Testament.
The Seven Churches of RevelationAsia Minor showing the location of the seven churches addressed in Revelation.

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Places in this passage

Revelation 1:16 mentions Asia, Ephesus, Laodicea, Patmos, Pergamum, Philadelphia, Sardis, Smyrna and Thyatira.

Asia · Ingo Mehling
Ephesus · Benh LIEU SONG
Laodicea · Rjdeadly
Patmos · IWYLLPA

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