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11 The[a] beast that was, and is not, is himself an eighth king and yet is one of the seven, and is going to destruction. 12 The[b] ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive ruling authority[c] as kings with the beast for one hour. 13 These kings[d] have a single intent, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 17:11 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
  2. Revelation 17:12 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
  3. Revelation 17:12 tn For the translation “ruling authority” for ἐξουσία (exousia) see L&N 37.35.
  4. Revelation 17:13 tn The word “kings” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to clarify the referent.

11 The beast who once was, and now is not,(A) is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven and is going to his destruction.

12 “The ten horns(B) you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour(C) will receive authority as kings along with the beast. 13 They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast.(D)

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