Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It exercised all the authority of the first beast on its behalf, and made the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose fatal wound had been healed. New Living Translation He exercised all the authority of the first beast. And he required all the earth and its people to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound had been healed. English Standard Version It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence, and makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed. Berean Standard Bible And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. Berean Literal Bible And it exercises all the authority of the first beast in the presence of it, and it causes the earth and those dwelling in it that they will worship the first beast, of whom its fatal wound was healed. King James Bible And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. New King James Version And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. New American Standard Bible He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. And he makes the earth and those who live on it worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. NASB 1995 He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. And he makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. NASB 1977 And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. And he makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. Legacy Standard Bible And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. And he makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. Amplified Bible He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence [when the two are together]. And he makes the earth and those who inhabit it worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. Berean Annotated Bible And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. Christian Standard Bible It exercises all the authority of the first beast on its behalf and compels the earth and those who live on it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. Holman Christian Standard Bible He exercises all the authority of the first beast on his behalf and compels the earth and those who live on it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. American Standard Version And he exerciseth all the authority of the first beast in his sight. And he maketh the earth and them that dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose death-stroke was healed. Contemporary English Version It worked for the beast whose fatal wound had been healed. And it used all its authority to force the earth and its people to worship that beast. English Revised Version And he exerciseth all the authority of the first beast in his sight. And he maketh the earth and them that dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose death-stroke was healed. GOD'S WORD® Translation The second beast uses all the authority of the first beast in its presence. The second beast makes the earth and those living on it worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. Good News Translation It used the vast authority of the first beast in its presence. It forced the earth and all who live on it to worship the first beast, whose wound had healed. International Standard Version It uses all the authority of the first beast on its behalf, and it makes the earth and those living on it worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed. NET Bible He exercised all the ruling authority of the first beast on his behalf, and made the earth and those who inhabit it worship the first beast, the one whose lethal wound had been healed. New Heart English Bible He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. He makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. Webster's Bible Translation And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. Weymouth New Testament And the authority of the first Wild Beast--the whole of that authority--he exercises in his presence, and he causes the earth and its inhabitants to worship the first Wild Beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. World English Bible He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. He makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand all the authority of the first beast does it do before it, and it makes the earth and those dwelling in it that they will worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed, Berean Literal Bible And it exercises all the authority of the first beast in the presence of it, and it causes the earth and those dwelling in it that they will worship the first beast, of whom its fatal wound was healed. Young's Literal Translation and all the authority of the first beast doth it do before it, and it maketh the land and those dwelling in it that they shall bow before the first beast, whose deadly stroke was healed, Smith's Literal Translation And all the powers of the first beast he does before him, and he makes the earth and all dwelling in it that they should worship the first wild beast, whose death-blow was healed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he executed all the power of the former beast in his sight; and he caused the earth, and them that dwell therein, to adore the first beast, whose wound to death was healed. Catholic Public Domain Version And she acted with all the authority of the first beast in his sight. And she caused the earth, and those dwelling in it, to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. New American Bible It wielded all the authority of the first beast in its sight and made the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. New Revised Standard Version It exercises all the authority of the first beast on its behalf, and it makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the power of the first wild beast before him was exercised by him, and he caused the earth and those who dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And it will exercise all the authority of the former Beast before it and will make The Earth and those living in it also to worship the first Beast, whose mortal wound was healed. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence; and he causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. Godbey New Testament And he exercises all the authority of the first beast before him. And he makes the earth and those dwelling in it, that they shall worship the first beast, whose wound of his death was healed. Haweis New Testament And he exerciseth all the authority of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth, and those who inhabit therein, to worship the first beast whose deadly wound was healed. Mace New Testament he exercised all the power of the first beast by his authority, and caused the earth, and those who dwell therein, to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. Weymouth New Testament And the authority of the first Wild Beast--the whole of that authority--he exercises in his presence, and he causes the earth and its inhabitants to worship the first Wild Beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. Worrell New Testament And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his sight. And he makes the earth and those dwelling therein, to worship the first beast, whose death-stroke was healed. Worsley New Testament And he exerciseth all the authority of the first beast in his presence; and makes the earth, and those that dwell in it, to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Beast from the Earth11Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon. 12And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. 13And the second beast performed great signs to cause even fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people.… Cross References And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast Luke 4:6 “I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish. John 19:11 Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” Revelation 17:13 These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, Daniel 3:5-7 As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. / And whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.” / Therefore, as soon as all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music, the people of every nation and language would fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. Revelation 14:9-11 And a third angel followed them, calling out in a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on his forehead or on his hand, / he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” 2 Thessalonians 2:4 He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. whose mortal wound had been healed. Revelation 17:8 The beast that you saw—it was, and now is no more, but is about to come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be. Revelation 17:11 The beast that was, and now is not, is an eighth king, who belongs to the other seven and is going into destruction. Jeremiah 30:17 But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.” Revelation 19:20 But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. Revelation 16:13-14 And I saw three unclean spirits that looked like frogs coming out of the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet. / These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. Revelation 17:8 The beast that you saw—it was, and now is no more, but is about to come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be. Revelation 12:3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. Revelation 20:10 And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Daniel 7:25 He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, … Treasury of Scripture And he excercises all the power of the first beast before him, and causes the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. causeth. Revelation 13:3,14-17 And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast… Revelation 17:10,11 And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space… 2 Thessalonians 2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. Jump to Previous Authority Beast Behalf Causes Causeth Deadly Death-Stroke Death-Wound Dwell Dwelling Earth Exercised Exercises Exerciseth Eyes Fatal First Healed Inhabitants Makes Maketh Power Presence Sight Therein Whole Wild Worship WoundJump to Next Authority Beast Behalf Causes Causeth Deadly Death-Stroke Death-Wound Dwell Dwelling Earth Exercised Exercises Exerciseth Eyes Fatal First Healed Inhabitants Makes Maketh Power Presence Sight Therein Whole Wild Worship WoundRevelation 13 1. A beast rises out of the sea with seven heads and ten horns, to whom the dragon gives his power.11. Another beast comes out of the earth, 14. causes an image to be made of the former beast, 15. and that men should worship it, 16. and receive his mark. And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast This phrase indicates that the second beast, often identified as the false prophet, operates with the same power and influence as the first beast, which represents a political or governmental system. The first beast is described earlier in Revelation 13 as having authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation, suggesting a global reach. The second beast's authority is derivative, emphasizing a partnership or alliance with the first beast. This reflects the idea of a counterfeit trinity, with the dragon (Satan) empowering the first beast (antichrist) and the second beast (false prophet) acting as a religious enforcer. and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast whose mortal wound had been healed Persons / Places / Events 1. The Second BeastOften referred to as the "false prophet," this beast exercises authority on behalf of the first beast and promotes its worship. It symbolizes deceptive religious power that leads people away from true worship of God. 2. The First Beast Represents a political or worldly power that opposes God. It is characterized by a fatal wound that was healed, symbolizing a seemingly miraculous recovery that leads to increased influence and deception. 3. The Earth and Its Inhabitants Refers to the people of the world who are led astray by the second beast to worship the first beast. This highlights the global scope of the deception. 4. The Fatal Wound A significant event that adds to the first beast's allure and authority, suggesting a counterfeit resurrection that mimics Christ's resurrection. 5. Worship Central to the passage, it underscores the false worship directed towards the first beast, contrasting with the true worship due to God alone. Teaching Points Discernment in WorshipBelievers must exercise discernment to ensure their worship is directed towards God and not influenced by deceptive powers. Awareness of Deception Christians should be vigilant against false teachings and influences that seek to draw them away from the truth of the Gospel. Authority and Influence Recognize that worldly powers may possess authority, but true authority belongs to God. Believers should align themselves with God's kingdom rather than worldly systems. The Power of Resurrection The counterfeit resurrection of the first beast highlights the importance of understanding and holding fast to the truth of Christ's resurrection. Global Impact of Deception The passage serves as a reminder of the global nature of spiritual deception and the need for a strong, unified witness to the truth of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Revelation 13:12?2. How does Revelation 13:12 describe the second beast's role in promoting worship? 3. What actions does the second beast take to "exercise all the authority"? 4. How can believers discern false authority as described in Revelation 13:12? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Revelation 13:12 and other warnings about deception? 6. How should Christians respond to pressures to conform, as seen in Revelation 13:12? 7. What does Revelation 13:12 reveal about the power dynamics in the end times? 8. How does Revelation 13:12 challenge our understanding of authority and worship? 9. Why is the second beast's role significant in Revelation 13:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 13? 11. What future events does Revelation predict? 12. What does 'diadem' mean in the Bible? 13. What does 'Slain Before the Foundation of the World' mean? 14. What fatal wound does the beast in Revelation receive? What Does Revelation 13:12 Mean And this beastRevelation 13:11 introduces “another beast coming up out of the earth.” • Scripture later calls him “the false prophet” (Revelation 16:13; 19:20). • Like the first beast (the Antichrist) who rises from the sea, this second beast is a literal end-times figure empowered by Satan (Revelation 13:2, 4). • His earthly origin contrasts with the first beast’s turbulent, sea-born rise, underscoring a deceptive normalcy: “Satan disguises himself as an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14). exercised all the authority of the first beast “He exercised all the authority of the first beast in his presence” (Revelation 13:12). • The false prophet is not autonomous; he wields delegated power. • Just as Pharaoh’s magicians validated Pharaoh’s rule (Exodus 7:11-12), this second beast validates the Antichrist. • “The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne” (Revelation 13:2); therefore the false prophet’s authority is ultimately satanic (Revelation 12:9). • This shows a counterfeit trinity—dragon, beast, false prophet—mirroring Father, Son, Spirit (Revelation 16:13). and caused the earth and those who dwell in it • His influence is global: “all the earth marveled and followed the beast” (Revelation 13:3). • Jesus warned of worldwide deception in the last days (Matthew 24:24). • The phrase “those who dwell on the earth” consistently points to unbelievers in Revelation (Revelation 3:10; 6:10; 8:13), highlighting the divide between the saved and the lost. to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed • Worship is the ultimate goal; politics and miracles serve that end (Revelation 13:13-15). • The healed wound mimics Christ’s resurrection (Revelation 13:3), luring people into idolatry. • The false prophet directs glory away from God—exactly what Satan sought in Isaiah 14:13-14. • Refusal to worship results in persecution (Revelation 13:15-17), echoing Daniel’s friends before Nebuchadnezzar’s image (Daniel 3:4-6). • Genuine believers overcome “by the blood of the Lamb” and refuse this counterfeit worship (Revelation 12:11; 14:12). summary Revelation 13:12 portrays the future false prophet acting with full satanic authority to compel worldwide worship of the Antichrist, whose counterfeit resurrection dazzles unbelievers. This verse warns that humanity will face a decisive choice: yield to a deceptive, power-backed religion or remain faithful to Jesus Christ, the true risen Lord. (12) And he exerciseth . . .--Better, And he works, or exercises (literally, does), all the authority (or, power) of the first wild beast in his presence. It will be seen by this that we must not look upon the second wild beast as a successor, but rather as a supporter, of the first. The intellectual force of an earthly wisdom is practically subservient to the spirit of unmitigated worldliness.(12, 13) And causeth the earth . . .--Literally, and he makes the earth and them that dwell in it that they shall worship the first wild beast, the stroke of whose death was healed; and he does signs great, so that he even makes fire to descend out of the heaven to the earth in the sight of men. This descent of fire is the counterpart of the work of the two witnesses (Revelation 11:5), and of Elijah in Old Testament days. It is one of the features of that deceivableness of unrighteousness which misleads man. There is a holy fire which inspires the lips and hearts of the holy; there is an unhallowed fire, a fire of mere power, which the worldly spirit is tempted to worship. Verse 12. - And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him; all the authority.., in his sight (Revised Version). That is, his influence over men, though less directly asserted, is equal to that of the first beast. And he exercises this influence "in his sight," that is, by his permission and contemporaneously with the exercise of power by the first beast. So Christians both of St. John's and of our own time seek to escape direct persecution by justifying to themselves their unworthy compliance with the unrighteous requirements of the world. And causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. Here we have an explanation of the two preceding clauses. Though like a lamb in appearance, his words denote his deadly nature, which is shown by causing men to worship the first beast; and thus he exercises the authority of the first beast, and accomplishes his work. Those who dwell in the earth are the worldly, not faithful Christians, but those "whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb" (see on ver. 8). This beast causes men to worship the first beast by persuading them into a compliance with his will, and making them pay homage to him. For this reason he is called in Revelation 16:13 the "false prophet." (For "whose deadly wound was healed," see on ver. 3.)Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [this beast] exercised ποιεῖ (poiei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. all πᾶσαν (pasan) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. authority ἐξουσίαν (exousian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. first πρώτου (prōtou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. beast θηρίου (thēriou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2342: Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. caused ποιεῖ (poiei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earth γῆν (gēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. those who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. dwell κατοικοῦντας (katoikountas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 2730: To dwell in, settle in, be established in (permanently), inhabit. From kata and oikeo; to house permanently, i.e. Reside. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. it αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. worship προσκυνήσουσιν (proskynēsousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4352: From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. first πρῶτον (prōton) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. beast, θηρίον (thērion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2342: Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal. whose οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. mortal θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2288: Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. wound πληγὴ (plēgē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4127: A blow, stripe, wound; an affliction, plague. From plesso; a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity. had been healed. ἐθεραπεύθη (etherapeuthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2323: From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve. 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