Charles Spurgeon Commentary Revelation 1:16

"And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength." — Revelation 1:16 (ASV)

And he had in his right hand seven stars: And out of his mouth went a sharp two edged sword:

For his word is a killing thing.

And his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

What magnificent figures put together! We are well prepared to find that John could not long endure this majestic representation of the Lord.