Revelation 1:4-6

4John: To the seven churches in Asia. Grace and peace to you from the one who is, who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne,

5and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has set us free from our sins by his blood,

6and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father — to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.