Revelation 12:8 net — But the dragon was not strong enough to prevail, so there was no longer any place left in heaven for him and his angels.

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"But the dragon was not strong enough to prevail, so there was no longer any place left in heaven for him and his angels."

— Revelation 12:8, NET Bible

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Revelation 12 — Context

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So the woman gave birth to a son, a male child, who is going to rule over all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was suddenly caught up to God and to his throne,

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and she fled into the wilderness where a place had been prepared for her by God, so she could be taken care of for 1,260 days.

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War in Heaven Then war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back.

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But the dragon was not strong enough to prevail, so there was no longer any place left in heaven for him and his angels.

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So that huge dragon– the ancient serpent, the one called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world– was thrown down to the earth, and his angels along with him.

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Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying,“The salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the ruling authority of his Christ, have now come, because the accuser of our brothers and sisters, the one who accuses them day and night before our God, has been thrown down.

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But they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.

Revelation 12:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 12:8 say?
Revelation 12:8 in the NET Bible reads: “But the dragon was not strong enough to prevail, so there was no longer any place left in heaven for him and his angels.”
Where is Revelation 12:8 in the Bible?
Revelation 12:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 12, verse 8.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 12:8.
What translation should I read Revelation 12:8 in?
Revelation 12:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 12:8?
Revelation 12:8 reads (NET): “But the dragon was not strong enough to prevail, so there was no longer any place left in heaven for him and his angels.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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