Rev 13:12-15 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 13:12-15: 13:12-15 The second beast derives its power from the first beast , which in turn answers to the dragon (13:4 ). 13:12 he required ... people to worship the first beast: Imperial Rome demanded worship of the emperor Domitian. • whose fatal wound had been healed: This description might refer to Domitian, who was viewed as the reincarnation of Nero (see study note on 13:3). The image is a picture of the constant reemergence of evil, particularly in the latter days (see study note on 17:8).

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‏ Revelation of John 13:12-15

Summary for Rev 13:12-15: 13:12-15 ^a The second beast derives its power from the first beast, which in turn answers to the dragon (13:4 ^b). 13:12 ^c he required ... people to worship the first beast: Imperial Rome demanded worship of the emperor Domitian.

• whose fatal wound had been healed: This description might refer to Domitian, who was viewed as the reincarnation of Nero (see study note on 13:3). The image is a picture of the constant reemergence of evil, particularly in the latter days (see study note on 17:8).
Summary for Rev 13:13-15: 13:13-15 ^d In New Testament times, false prophets astounded people with reports of divine visitations and of idols speaking for the gods they represented (see Acts 16:16-18 ^e; 1 Cor 12:2-3 ^f). Such practices involved worship of demons (see 1 Cor 10:20-21 ^g) and were epitomized in the Roman emperor cult. Those who refused to conform were put to death.
Summary for Rev 13:14-15: 13:14-15 ^h he was allowed. ... He was then permitted: God never relinquishes ultimate authority. These creatures of evil have been allowed to rebel against God, but they are not in control.