"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name and you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you will not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour." Isaiah 43:1-3
Letters to the seven churches: Revelation 2:1-3:22