^18 (A)This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number ^(B)of a man, and his number is 666.^[a]

² And I saw ^(A)what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also those ^(B)who had conquered the beast and its image and ^(C)the number of its name, standing beside the sea of glass ^(D)with harps of God in their hands.

^9 (A)This calls for a mind with wisdom: the seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman is seated;

¹⁷ He also measured its wall, 144 cubits^[a] by ^(A)human measurement, which is also ^(B)an angel's measurement.

^3 (A)Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, ^(B)for the time is near.

The Abomination of Desolation

¹⁴ “But when you see ^(A)the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (^(B)let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

^10 (A)Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but ^(B)the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, ^(C)but those who are wise shall understand.