Rev 13:5-8 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 13:5-8: 13:5-8 The four characteristics of the beast are that he (1) blasphemes God, (2) has authority for a limited time, (3) makes war against God’s people, and (4) rules the world. But God is in control. 13:5 The forty-two months are the three and a half years of persecution and evil domination (see study note on 11:2-3).

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‏ Revelation of John 13:5-8

Summary for Rev 13:5-8: 13:5-8 ^a The four characteristics of the beast are that he (1) blasphemes God, (2) has authority for a limited time, (3) makes war against God’s people, and (4) rules the world. But God is in control. 13:5 ^b The forty-two months are the three and a half years of persecution and evil domination (see study note on 11:2-3).
13:7 ^c The beast’s authority extends over all the people of the world.
13:8 ^d Those who worshiped the beast receive its mark (13:15-17 ^e) and are not listed in the Book of Life (see 20:12 ^f).