Revelation 17:13
New International Version
They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast.

New Living Translation
They will all agree to give him their power and authority.

English Standard Version
These are of one mind, and they hand over their power and authority to the beast.

Berean Standard Bible
These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast.

Berean Literal Bible
These have one mind, and they shall give up their power and authority to the beast.

King James Bible
These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.

New King James Version
These are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.

New American Standard Bible
These have one purpose, and they give their power and authority to the beast.

NASB 1995
“These have one purpose, and they give their power and authority to the beast.

NASB 1977
“These have one purpose and they give their power and authority to the beast.

Legacy Standard Bible
These have one purpose, and they give their power and authority to the beast.

Amplified Bible
These [kings] have one purpose [one mind, one common goal], and they give their power and authority to the beast.

Christian Standard Bible
These have one purpose, and they give their power and authority to the beast.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These have one purpose, and they give their power and authority to the beast.

American Standard Version
These have one mind, and they give their power and authority unto the beast.

Contemporary English Version
They all think alike and will give their power and authority to the beast.

English Revised Version
These have one mind, and they give their power and authority unto the beast.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They have one purpose-to give their power and authority to the beast.

Good News Translation
These ten all have the same purpose, and they give their power and authority to the beast.

International Standard Version
They have one purpose: to give their power and authority to the beast.

Majority Standard Bible
These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast.

NET Bible
These kings have a single intent, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.

New Heart English Bible
These have one mind, and they give their power and authority to the beast.

Webster's Bible Translation
These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength to the beast.

Weymouth New Testament
They have one common policy, and they are to give their power and authority to the Wild Beast.

World English Bible
These have one mind, and they give their power and authority to the beast.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
these have one mind, and they will give over their own power and authority to the beast;

Berean Literal Bible
These have one mind, and they shall give up their power and authority to the beast.

Young's Literal Translation
these have one mind, and their own power and authority to the beast they shall give over;

Smith's Literal Translation
These have one purpose, and their power and authority will they transmit to the wild beast.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These have one design: and their strength and power they shall deliver to the beast.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These hold to one plan, and they shall hand over their power and authority to the beast.

New American Bible
They are of one mind and will give their power and authority to the beast.

New Revised Standard Version
These are united in yielding their power and authority to the beast;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are in one accord, and they shall give their strength and authority to the beast.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“These have one will, and their power and authority they give to The Beast.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
These have one mind, and will give their power and authority to the beast.

Godbey New Testament
These have one mind, and they give their power and authority to the beast.

Haweis New Testament
They hold one sentiment, and will give their own power and authority to the beast.

Mace New Testament
they all agree in this, to give their power and strength to the beast.

Weymouth New Testament
They have one common policy, and they are to give their power and authority to the Wild Beast.

Worrell New Testament
These have one mind, and they give their power and authority to the beast.

Worsley New Testament
These are of one mind, and will give their power and authority to the beast.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Mystery Explained
12The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings, along with the beast. 13These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. 14They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”…

Cross References
Daniel 7:23-24
This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it. / And the ten horns are ten kings who will rise from this kingdom. After them another king, different from the earlier ones, will rise and subdue three kings.

Revelation 13:1-2
Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. / The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.

Revelation 13:7
Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.

Revelation 19:19
Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army.

Revelation 16:14
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.

Daniel 2:41-43
And just as you saw that the feet and toes were made partly of fired clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom, yet some of the strength of iron will be in it—just as you saw the iron mixed with clay. / And as the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly clay, so this kingdom will be partly strong and partly brittle. / As you saw the iron mixed with clay, so the peoples will mix with one another but will not hold together any more than iron mixes with clay.

Psalm 2:1-3
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”

Revelation 11:7
When the two witnesses have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will wage war with them, and will overpower and kill them.

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 13:17
so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark—the name of the beast or the number of its name.

Revelation 17:17
For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.

Daniel 11:36-39
Then the king will do as he pleases and will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and he will speak monstrous things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been decreed must be accomplished. / He will show no regard for the gods of his fathers, nor for the one desired by women, nor for any other god, because he will magnify himself above them all. / And in their place, he will honor a god of fortresses—a god his fathers did not know—with gold, silver, precious stones, and riches. ...

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / 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.

Revelation 6:15-17
Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. / And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. / For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”

Revelation 17:12
The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast.


Treasury of Scripture

These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength to the beast.

one.

Philippians 1:27
Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

Philippians 2:2
Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

shall.

Revelation 17:17
For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.

Isaiah 10:5-7
O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation…

Ezekiel 38:10
Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:

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Revelation 17
1. A woman arrayed in purple and scarlet, with a golden cup in her hand sits upon the beast;
5. which is great Babylon, the mother of all abominations.
9. The interpretation of the seven heads;
12. and the ten horns.
14. The victory of the Lamb.
16. The punishment of the harlot.














These kings have one purpose:
The phrase "these kings" refers to the ten kings mentioned earlier in Revelation 17:12. In the context of Revelation, these kings symbolize rulers or leaders who align themselves with the beast, representing a coalition of power against God. The singular "one purpose" indicates a unified agenda, suggesting a concerted effort to oppose God's kingdom. This unity among the kings can be seen as a reflection of the end-times rebellion against divine authority, echoing the Tower of Babel's unified defiance (Genesis 11:1-9).

to yield their power and authority:
The act of yielding power and authority signifies a voluntary submission or transfer of control. In the biblical context, this reflects a significant decision by these rulers to align with the beast, representing a satanic or anti-Christ figure. This transfer of power is reminiscent of the way earthly kingdoms often submit to greater powers for strategic alliances, as seen in historical empires. Theologically, it underscores the theme of human authority being misused in opposition to God's sovereign rule, as seen in the temptation of Christ where Satan offers Him the kingdoms of the world (Matthew 4:8-9).

to the beast:
The "beast" is a central figure in Revelation, often interpreted as a representation of the Antichrist or a system of government opposed to God. This imagery draws from Daniel's visions of beasts representing empires (Daniel 7). The beast's role in Revelation is to lead a final rebellion against God, gathering earthly powers to wage war against the Lamb (Revelation 17:14). Theologically, the beast serves as a counterfeit to Christ, offering a false sense of security and power, ultimately leading to destruction. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative of the conflict between God's kingdom and the forces of evil, culminating in the ultimate victory of Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Kings
These are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom but will receive authority as kings for one hour with the beast. They symbolize earthly rulers who align themselves with the beast.

2. The Beast
Represents a powerful, anti-God entity or system, often interpreted as a political or religious power opposing Christ and His followers.

3. The Purpose
The unified purpose of these kings is to give their power and authority to the beast, signifying a collective rebellion against God.
Teaching Points
Unity in Rebellion
The kings' unified purpose to support the beast illustrates how worldly powers often unite in opposition to God's kingdom. Believers should be aware of the spiritual forces at work in the world.

Temporary Authority
The kings' authority is temporary ("one hour"), reminding us that earthly power is fleeting compared to God's eternal kingdom.

Discernment and Allegiance
Christians are called to discern where their allegiance lies, ensuring it is with Christ rather than worldly systems that oppose Him.

Spiritual Warfare
This passage highlights the reality of spiritual warfare, encouraging believers to remain vigilant and steadfast in their faith.

Hope in God's Sovereignty
Despite the apparent power of the beast and the kings, God's ultimate sovereignty assures us of His victory and the futility of opposing Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
These [kings]
οὗτοι (houtoi)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

have
ἔχουσιν (echousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

one
μίαν (mian)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

purpose:
γνώμην (gnōmēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1106: Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve.

to yield
διδόασιν (didoasin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
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.

power
δύναμιν (dynamin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

authority
ἐξουσίαν (exousian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.

to the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative 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.

beast.
θηρίῳ (thēriō)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2342: Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.


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