I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. (Revelation 22:16)
The figure is probably taken from the prophecy of Balaam (Num. 24:17). Compare Peter’s reference to Christ as the “day star” (2 Peter 1:19). The messages to the churches of all ages can have no greater authentication than that here given.