And he was given (A)a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to [a]continue for (B)forty-two months. Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, (C)His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. It was granted to him (D)to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And (E)authority was given him over every [b]tribe, tongue, and nation. All who dwell on the earth will worship him, (F)whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain (G)from the foundation of the world.

(H)If anyone has an ear, let him hear. 10 (I)He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; (J)he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. (K)Here is the [c]patience and the faith of the saints.

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 13:5 M make war
  2. Revelation 13:7 NU, M add and people
  3. Revelation 13:10 perseverance

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