As the one who stands at the door to knock, Jesus would be the guest at someone’s table (and the discussion would be on the products Jesus sells). But with the words and he with me,
Jesus turns the tables so that he is the host and the residents of the home the guests. Given his self-description at the beginning of this letter as the ruler of God’s creation
(and given his majesty as described in Revelation 1:1–20), it is only fitting that not the homeowner, but Jesus Christ be the host as he offers his heaven-approved products. That’s the more so when you consider that the people receiving these goods are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.
20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.