Rev 13:14-16 | ESV | STEP | and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth , telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived .

‏ Revelation of John 13:14-16

14 and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of ^{▼▼Or on behalf of} the beast ^bit deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast ^cthat was wounded by the sword and yet lived. 15 And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not ^dworship the image of the beast ^eto be slain. 16 Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, ^{▼▼Greek bondservant} ^gto be marked on the right hand or the forehead,