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13 They are all of the same mind and will confer their power and authority on the beast. 14 They will wage war against the Lamb, but because the Lamb is Lord of lords and King of kings,[a] he will overcome them—he and those who are with him, the called, the chosen, and the faithful.”

15 The angel continued, “The waters that you saw, where the harlot sits, represent peoples, multitudes, nations, and languages.

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 17:14 Lord of lords and King of kings: a title that stresses the Lamb’s supreme sovereignty (see Deut 10:17; Ps 136:2-3; Dan 2:47; 1 Tim 6:15).

13 They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast.(A) 14 They will wage war(B) against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over(C) them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings(D)—and with him will be his called, chosen(E) and faithful followers.”

15 Then the angel said to me, “The waters(F) you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.(G)

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