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Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.

And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,

And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.

And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.

He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

If any man have an ear, let him hear.

And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.

And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.

And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.

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?

And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.

And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.

And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.

Grace be with you all. Amen.

Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.