2Th 2:4, Rev 13:3, 14-17, 17:10-11 | ESV | STEP | who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship , so that he takes his seat in the temple of God , proclaiming himself to be God .

2 Thessalonians 2:4

4 who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, ^aproclaiming himself to be God.

Revelation of John 13:3

3 One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and ^bthe whole earth marveled as they followed the beast.

Revelation of John 13:14-17

14 and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of ^{▼▼Or on behalf of} the beast ^dit deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast ^ethat 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 ^fworship the image of the beast ^gto be slain. 16 Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, ^{▼▼Greek bondservant} ⁱto be marked on the right hand or the forehead, 17 so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, ^jthe name of the beast or ^kthe number of its name.

Revelation of John 17:10-11

10 they are also seven kings, five of whom have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come, and when he does come he must remain only a little while. 11 As for the beast ^lthat was and is not, it is an eighth but it belongs to the seven, and it goes to destruction.