Revelation 13:4
“And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they worshipped the dragon,.... The devil, in the idols, images, angels, and saints departed, to whom they give…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast - See the notes at Rev 12:3; Rev 13:2. That is, they in…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And they worshipped the dragon - Worshipping the dragon here evidently means the voluntary religious subjection of the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Revelation 13:1-10
We have here an account of the rise, figure, and progress of the first beast; and observe, 1. From what situation the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
which gave power Rather, because he gave his authority.
Who is like unto the beast? A sort of blasphemous parody of…
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