Revelation 17:13
in Revelation 17These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast.
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The same verse in ASV and KJV ▾
ASV
These have one mind, and they give their power and authority unto the beast.
KJV
These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
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This verse in Revelation 17
Commentary
13 notes on this verseIndeed! For "no one can serve two masters." And so those who conspire together with an evil agreement and ally themselves with the antichrist will oppose themselves to Christ. However, the Lamb of God who was slain for us will conquer them. For he was …
This site's exposition
The ten horns you saw
on Revelation 17:12-14
The ten kings match the ten horns of Daniel 7:24 and rule for one hour, along with the beast. The Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, the title of 19:16.
This site's exposition
These kings have one purpose
Their single purpose is set inside a larger one, since verse 17 says God put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose. Andreas of Caesarea applies the saying that no one can serve two masters. Kings who ally with the antichrist set themselves against Christ.
The record, by era
The Church Fathers3 voices
A commentator
Victorinus of PettauCommentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John · Written before 304.
"And the beast which thou sawest is of the seven." Since before those kings Nero reigned. "And he is the eighth." He says only when this beast shall come, reckon it the eighth place, since in that is the completion. He added:- "And shall go into perdition." For that ten kings received royal power when he shall move from the east, he says. He shall be sent from the city of Rome with his armies. And Daniel sets forth the ten horns and the ten diadems.
A commentator
Primasius of HadrumetumCOMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 17:13-14 · Written before 560.
proposed
It now says clearly that that power that they had received with the beast they will hand over to the beast, that is, to that head that seemed to have died and to have come to life again. For by a common consent and will …
He says that "they have one mind, and give their power and authority to the beast." For though the ten kings will be opposed to one another in their opinions, yet in this they will have "one mind": in giving "their power and authority to …
The Medieval Church1 voice
These have one mind, etc. That is, with equal consent, they fully intend to fight for the devil, which is what it means to receive the kingdom after the beast, by imitating the devil and opposing Christ.
The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice
6 And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration. Here we have a new vision, not as to the matter of it, for that is contemporary with what came under the three last vials; but as to the manner of description, &c.
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5 more voices on this verse
The Puritans and the Awakening2 voices
In the thirteenth and fourteenth verses chap. xvii, 13, 14 is summed up what is afterwards mentioned, concerning the horns and the beast, in this and the two following chapters.
These have one mind,....
The Nineteenth Century3 voices
A commentator
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown1802–1910
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)
proposed
one mind--one sentiment. shall give--So Coptic. But A, B, and Syriac, "give." strength--Greek, "authority." They become his dependent allies (Re 17:14).
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These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast - Therefore the ten horns must constitute the principal strength of the Latin empire; that is to say, this empire is to be composed of the dominions of ten monarchs independent of each other in every other sense except in their implicit obedience to the Latin Church. The beast in this and the preceding verse is distinguished from its horns, as the Whole Latin empire is distinguished in history from its constituent powers. See on Rev 17:16 (note).
A commentator
Albert Barnes1798–1870
Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)
proposed
These have one mind - That is, they are united in the promotion of the same object. Though in some respects wholly independent of each other, yet they may be regarded as, in fact, so far united that they tend to promote the same ultimate end. As a fact in history, all these kingdoms, though of different origin, and though not infrequently engaged in war with each other, became Roman Catholics, and were united in the support of the papacy.
The words behind it
13 Greek wordsEvery Greek word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.
| Greek | Sound | Meaning | Word study | In the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| οὗτοι | houtoi | These | G3778 → | 1381 times |
| μίαν | mian | one | G1520 → | 343 times |
| γνώμην | gnomen | mind | G1106 → | 9 times |
| ἔχουσιν | echousin | have | G2192 → | 707 times |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| τὴν | ten | the | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| δύναμιν | dunamin | power | G1411 → | 119 times |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| ἐξουσίαν | exousian | authority | G1849 → | 102 times |
| αὐτῶν | auton | of them | G846 → | 5565 times |
| τῷ | to | to the | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| θηρίῳ | therio | beast | G2342 → | 46 times |
| διδόασιν. | didoasin | they give up. | G1325 → | 412 times |
οὗτοιThese
houtoiG3778 →1381 times
μίανone
mianG1520 →343 times
γνώμηνmind
gnomenG1106 →9 times
ἔχουσινhave
echousinG2192 →707 times
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
τὴνthe
tenG3588 →19766 times
δύναμινpower
dunaminG1411 →119 times
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
ἐξουσίανauthority
exousianG1849 →102 times
αὐτῶνof them
autonG846 →5565 times
τῷto the
toG3588 →19766 times
θηρίῳbeast
therioG2342 →46 times
διδόασιν.they give up.
didoasinG1325 →412 times
A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.
The walk
8 stopsEach card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.
Through
Philippians 2:2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
it leads to
- 1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united…
Reached by 2 separate paths from here.
- Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
- 1 Peter 3:8–9
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10
Through
Philippians 1:27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm…
it leads to
- Ephesians 4:1
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
- 1 Corinthians 16:13–14
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
- 2 Peter 3:14
Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
- Philippians 2:1–2
Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
- Ephesians 4:1
Where this verse is studied
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About Revelation
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This page draws on Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Bible; Albert Barnes, Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869); Andreas of Caesarea, COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 17:13-14; Bede, Commentary on Revelation; Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible; John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament; John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748); John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament; Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible; Oecumenius, Commentary on Revelation; Primasius of Hadrumetum, COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 17:13-14 and Victorinus of Pettau, Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John.