Revelation 17:13

17:13 These kings ¹  have a single intent, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.

Revelation 2:23

2:23 Furthermore, I will strike her followers ²  with a deadly disease, ³  and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay ⁴  each one of you ⁵  what your deeds deserve. ⁶ 

Revelation 17:17

17:17 For God has put into their minds ⁷  to carry out his purpose ⁸  by making ⁹  a decision ¹⁰  to give their royal power ¹¹  to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. ¹² 

¹ tn The word “kings” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to clarify the referent.

² tn Grk “her children,” but in this context a reference to this woman’s followers or disciples is more likely meant.

³ tn Grk “I will kill with death.” θάνατος (qanatos) can in particular contexts refer to a manner of death, specifically a contagious disease (see BDAG 443 s.v. 3; L&N 23.158).

⁴ tn Grk “I will give.” The sense of δίδωμι (didwmi) in this context is more “repay” than “give.”

⁵ sn This pronoun and the following one are plural in the Greek text.

⁶ tn Grk “each one of you according to your works.”

³ tn Grk “hearts.”

⁴ tn Or “his intent.”

⁵ tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poihsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.

⁶ tn On this term BDAG 203 s.v. γνώμη 4 states, “declaration, decision, resolution…of God Rv 17:17.”

⁷ tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”

⁸ tn Or “completed.”