Revelation 1:8

Alpha and Omega] RV 'the Alpha and the Omega'; i.e. the Eternal One: cp. Revelation 2:16; Isaiah 44:6. In Revelation 22:13 the title is applied to Christ. Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Gk. alphabet. Lord] RV 'Lord God.' The Almighty] i.e. He who rules over all. The Gk. word is the LXX rendering of 'God of hosts,' i.e. God of the universe: cp. Amos 4:13.

9-20. The vision John received of Christ in glory. Christ is described in language which is drawn from the OT., especially from Daniel, and which is to be understood figuratively of the majesty and power of Christ. He is revealed as present, though unseen by men, in the midst of the Churches. His triumph after suffering and His present care are to nerve them to endure their tribulation victoriously.