Revelation 17:11-14

Context
17:11 The¹ beast that was, and is not, is himself an eighth king and yet is one of the seven, and is going to destruction. 17:12 The² ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive ruling authority³ as kings with the beast for one hour. 17:13 These kings⁴ 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 accompanying⁵ the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful.”

[17:11] ¹tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[17:12] ²tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[17:12] ³tn For the translation “ruling authority” for ἐξουσία (exousia) see L&N 37.35.

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

[17:14] ⁴tn See BDAG 636 s.v. μετά A.2.a.α.