Revelation 17:12-14

17:12 The ¹  ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive ruling authority ²  as kings with the beast for one hour. 17:13 These kings ³  have a single intent, and they will give their power and authority to the beast. 17:14 They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying ⁴  the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful.”

Revelation 17:17

17:17 For God has put into their minds ⁵  to carry out his purpose ⁶  by making ⁷  a decision ⁸  to give their royal power ⁹  to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. ¹⁰ 

¹ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

² tn For the translation “ruling authority” for ἐξουσία (exousia) see L&N 37.35.

³ tn The word “kings” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to clarify the referent.

⁴ tn See BDAG 636 s.v. μετά A.2.a.α.

⁵ tn Grk “hearts.”

⁶ tn Or “his intent.”

⁷ tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poihsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.

⁸ tn On this term BDAG 203 s.v. γνώμη 4 states, “declaration, decision, resolution…of God Rv 17:17.”

⁹ tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”

¹⁰ tn Or “completed.”