John sees seven golden lampstands in his vision Revelation 1:12. The text later explains that the seven lampstands are the seven churches Revelation 1:20.

Revelation says blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of the prophecy and those who hear it Revelation 1:3. The blessing is also tied to keeping what is written, because the time is near Revelation 1:3.

Jesus says Ephesus is known for works, toil, and patient endurance Revelation 2:2. He also says they tested those who call themselves apostles and found them false Revelation 2:2.

The twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever Revelation 4:10. They also cast their crowns before the throne Revelation 4:10.

To Sardis, Jesus says, "you have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead" Revelation 3:1. He immediately says he has not found their works complete in the sight of God Revelation 3:2.

Revelation opens by calling itself "the revelation of Jesus Christ," given by God to show his servants what must soon take place Revelation 1:1. It also says Jesus made it known by sending his angel to John Revelation 1:1.

In Revelation 1:8, the Lord God identifies himself as "the Alpha and the Omega" Revelation 1:8. He also describes himself as "who is and who was and who is to come" and "the Almighty" Revelation 1:8.

Jesus says some in Pergamum hold Balaam’s teaching, which put a stumbling block before Israel Revelation 2:14. The verse connects it to eating food sacrificed to idols and sexual immorality Revelation 2:14.

In the message to Ephesus, Jesus states he has this against them: they left their first love Revelation 2:4. The next verse links this to remembering, repenting, and doing the works they did at first Revelation 2:5.

Revelation says, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock" Revelation 3:20. It adds that if anyone hears his voice and opens the door, he will come in and eat with that person Revelation 3:20.

Revelation announces, "Behold, he is coming with the clouds" Revelation 1:7. It adds that every eye will see him, including those who pierced him, and that all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him Revelation 1:7.

To Pergamum, Jesus says he knows where they dwell, "where Satan’s throne is" Revelation 2:13. He still commends them for holding fast his name even in the days of Antipas, his faithful witness Revelation 2:13.

To Smyrna, Jesus says, "Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life" Revelation 2:10. The statement is tied to coming suffering and testing described in the same verse Revelation 2:10.

To the one who conquers, Jesus promises, "I will give him the morning star" Revelation 2:28. This promise appears with the pledge of authority over the nations for those who keep Jesus’ works to the end Revelation 2:26–28.

To Philadelphia, Jesus says he has set before them an open door that no one is able to shut Revelation 3:8. He links this to their having little power yet keeping his word and not denying his name Revelation 3:8.

John says a sharp two-edged sword came from the mouth of the Son of Man figure Revelation 1:16. The description is part of the vision of Jesus among the lampstands Revelation 1:12–16.

John says he was on the island called Patmos when he received the revelation Revelation 1:9. He connects his situation to "the word of God" and "the testimony of Jesus" Revelation 1:9.

The voice tells John to write what he sees and send it to seven churches Revelation 1:11. They are Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea Revelation 1:11.

In the message to Ephesus, Jesus says they hate "the works of the Nicolaitans," which he also hates Revelation 2:6. In the message to Pergamum, he says some there hold "the teaching of the Nicolaitans" Revelation 2:15.

John describes the Son of Man figure as holding seven stars in his right hand Revelation 1:16. The passage explains the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches Revelation 1:20.

In the message to Thyatira, Jesus says they tolerate a woman called Jezebel who calls herself a prophetess Revelation 2:20. He says she teaches and deceives his servants into sexual immorality and eating food sacrificed to idols Revelation 2:20.

The text says God gave the revelation to Jesus Christ Revelation 1:1. It is then shown to "his servants" through what is revealed Revelation 1:1.

Jesus says Laodicea is neither cold nor hot, but lukewarm Revelation 3:15–16. He connects this to their claim of being rich and needing nothing while not realizing their true condition Revelation 3:17.

The song says the Lamb is worthy to take the scroll and open its seals because he was slain Revelation 5:9. It adds that by his blood he ransomed people for God from every tribe, language, people, and nation Revelation 5:9.