² The beast I saw was like a leopard, its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s mouth.^(A) The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority.

⁴ They worshiped the dragon^(A) because he gave authority to the beast. And they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast?^(B) Who is able to wage war against it?”