²⁵ who exchanged ^(A)the truth of God ^(B)for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

⁴ So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, ^(A)“Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?”

¹⁶ He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, ^(A)to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads,