Translation
I, JESUS, have sent my angel to testify of these things to you for the sake of the churches. I am the root and offspring of
DAVID,
the bright morning star.”
Paraphrase
I, THE SAVIOR, have
sent my messenger to show you these things as my agent to the churches.
I am the long-awaited Messiah, the fulfillment of hope of all God’s BELOVED people; I am also the
hope for a new day, and God’s source of light and life.”