Matthew Poole and continuators on Revelation 1:16

16 And he had in his right hand seven stars , and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword , and his countenance was as the sun shining in his strength .

The Right Hand is the Hand of Power, Psal. 21.8. and 44.3. and of Favour, Psal. 110.1. and of Honour and Dignity. The seven Stars are expounded, v. 20. to be the Ministers of the Gospel, his Messengers to his Churches, who having in all times been most exposed to the Malice and Rage of Enemies. Christ is said to hold them in his Right-Hand, as to signifie the Dignity he hath put upon them, and the Favour he hath shewed them; so also to shew his Resolution to protect them, according to his Promise, Mat. 28.20.

Either his Gospel and Word compared to a two-edged Sword, Heb. 4.12. or a Sword of Justice, which he will use till he hath perfectly overcome, and vanquished his Enemies.

That is, was very glorious, so as the Apostle was not able to behold him.

Marginal references: Isa. 49.2. Chap. 2.16. & 19.[illegible: 1 letter]15, 21.