Revelation 13:4

13:4 they worshiped the dragon because he had given ruling authority ¹  to the beast, and they worshiped the beast too, saying: “Who is like the beast?” and “Who is able to make war against him?” ² 

Revelation 17:13

17:13 These kings ³  have a single intent, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.

Revelation 17:17

17:17 For God has put into their minds ⁴  to carry out his purpose ⁵  by making ⁶  a decision ⁷  to give their royal power ⁸  to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. ⁹ 

Revelation 13:14

13:14 and, by the signs he was permitted to perform on behalf of the beast, he deceived those who live on the earth. He told ¹⁰  those who live on the earth to make an image to the beast who had been wounded by the sword, but still lived.

[13:4]  ¹ tn For the translation “ruling authority” for ἐξουσία (exousia) see L&N 37.35.

[13:4]  ² tn On the use of the masculine pronoun to refer to the beast, see the note on the word “It” in 13:1.

[17:13]  ³ tn The word “kings” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to clarify the referent.

[17:17]  ⁵ tn Grk “hearts.”

[17:17]  ⁶ tn Or “his intent.”

[17:17]  ⁷ tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poihsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.

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

[17:17]  ⁹ tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”

[17:17]  ¹⁰ tn Or “completed.”

[13:14]  ⁷ tn Grk “earth, telling.” This is a continuation of the previous sentence in Greek.