4 and they worshipped the dragon who had given its authority to the beast. They also worshipped the beast and said, “No one is like this beast! No one can fight against it.”
5 The beast was allowed to boast and claim to be God, and for forty-two months it was allowed to rule.
6 The beast cursed God, and it cursed the name of God. It even cursed the place where God lives, as well as everyone who lives in heaven with God.
7 It was allowed to fight against God's people and defeat them. It was also given authority over the people of every tribe, nation, language, and race.
8 The beast was worshipped by everyone whose name wasn't written before the time of creation in the book of the Lamb who was killed.
9 If you have ears,then listen!
10 If you are doomedto be captured,you will be captured.If you are doomedto be killed by a sword,you will be killedby a sword.This means that God's people must learn to endure and be faithful!