Revelation 13:4

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They worshiped the dragon who had given authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can wage war against it?”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

They worshiped the dragon, because he gave his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?”

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2532} they worshipped{G4352}{(G5656)} the dragon{G1404} which{G3739} gave{G1325}{(G5656)} power{G1849} unto the beast{G2342}: and{G2532} they worshipped{G4352}{(G5656)} the beast{G2342}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, Who{G5101} is like{G3664} unto the beast{G2342}? who{G5101} is able{G1410}{(G5736)} to make war{G4170}{(G5658)} with{G3326} him{G846}?

Strong's King James

(4) and they worshipped the dragon because he gave his authority to the wild-beast. They worshipped the beast, saying, "Whose like the wild-beast? Who can do battle with him?"

The F.O.G

[4] People worshiped the dragon for giving authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast itself, saying, "Who is like the beast? Who can wage war against it?" This misguided praise revealed humanity's idolatrous fascination with power.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and they did bow before the dragon who did give authority to the beast, and they did bow before the beast, saying, ‘Who is like to the beast? who is able to war with it?’

Young's Literal Translation

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Revelation 13:4

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Revelation 13:4