Charles Spurgeon Commentary Revelation 1:19-20

"Write therefore the things which thou sawest, and the things which are, and the things which shall come to pass hereafter; the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks are seven churches." — Revelation 1:19-20 (ASV)

Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks.

Then he proceeds to explain what he meant, in the same way as the Son of Man who, when he pronounced a parable in public, opened it up to his own disciples in secret, just as he still does. Oh, how blessedly is Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever! His characteristics never change: what he was, he is, and what he always will be, blessed be his holy name.

Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks.

The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which you saw are the seven churches.

And the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;

The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: The messengers, the ministers of the seven churches.