Revelation 1:4-6

New Century Version

Jesus’ Message to the Churches

⁴ From John.

To the seven churches in Asia:

Grace and peace to you from the One who is and was and is coming, and from the seven spirits before his throne, ⁵ and from Jesus Christ. Jesus is the faithful witness, the first among those raised from the dead. He is the ruler of the kings of the earth.

He is the One who loves us, who made us free from our sins with the blood of his death. ⁶ He made us to be a kingdom of priests who serve God his Father. To Jesus Christ be glory and power forever and ever! Amen.