Revelation 17:13

17:13 These kings ¹  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 ²  to carry out his purpose ³  by making ⁴  a decision ⁵  to give their royal power ⁶  to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. ⁷ 

[17:13]  ¹ tn The word “kings” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to clarify the referent.

[17:17]  ² tn Grk “hearts.”

[17:17]  ³ tn Or “his intent.”

[17:17]  ⁴ tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poihsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God’s purpose was carried out.

[17:17]  ⁵ tn On this term BDAG 203 s.v. γνώμη 4 states, “declaration, decision, resolution…of God Rv 17:17.”

[17:17]  ⁶ tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, “kingship, royal power, royal rule.”

[17:17]  ⁷ tn Or “completed.”