So<n id="1" /> the woman gave birth to a son, a male child,<n id="2" /> who is going <i>to rulei><n id="3" /> <i>over all the nationsi><n id="4" /> <i>with an iron rodi>.<n id="5" /> Her<n id="6" /> child was suddenly caught up to God and to his throne,

and in the midst of the lampstands was one <i>like a son of mani>.<n id="1" /> He was dressed in a robe extending down to his feet and he wore a wide golden belt<n id="2" /> around his chest.

So<n id="1" /> the beast<n id="2" /> opened his mouth to blaspheme against God &#8211; to blaspheme both his name and his dwelling place,<n id="3" /> that is, those who dwell in heaven.

When<n id="1" /> I saw him I fell down at his feet as though I were dead, but<n id="2" /> he placed his right hand on me and said: &#8220;Do not be afraid! I am the first and the last,

Listen!<n id="1" /> I am standing at the door and knocking! If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come into his home<n id="2" /> and share a meal with him, and he with me.

<p class="poetry">Therefore you heavens rejoice, and all who reside in them!p> <p class="poetry">But<n id="1" /> woe to the earth and the seap> <p class="poetry">because the devil has come down to you!p> <p class="poetry">He<n id="2" /> is filled with terrible anger,p> <p class="poetry">for he knows that he only has a little time!&#8221;p>

So<n id="1" /> I went to the angel and asked him to give me the little scroll. He<n id="2" /> said to me, &#8220;Take the scroll<n id="3" /> and eat it. It<n id="4" /> will make your stomach bitter, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth.&#8221;