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fell at his feet like a dead man

John lay down facing the ground. He was probably very frightened and was showing Jesus great respect. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-simile)

He placed his right hand on me

"He touched me with his right hand"

I am the first and the last

This refers to the eternal nature of Jesus. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-merism)