Revelation 13:5-7

Contemporary English Version

^5 (A) The beast was allowed to brag and claim to be God, and for 42 months it was allowed to rule. ⁶ The beast cursed God, and it cursed the name of God. It even cursed the place where God lives, as well as everyone who lives in heaven with God. ^7 (B) It was allowed to fight against God's people and defeat them. It was also given authority over the people of every tribe, nation, language, and race.