Revelation 13:10 nasb — If anyone is destined for captivity, to captivity he goes; if anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be ki…

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"If anyone is destined for captivity, to captivity he goes; if anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. Here is the perseverance and the faith of the saints."

— Revelation 13:10, NASB

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Revelation 13 — Context

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It was also given to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them, and authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation was given to him.

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All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slain.

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If anyone has an ear, let him hear.

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If anyone is destined for captivity, to captivity he goes; if anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. Here is the perseverance and the faith of the saints.

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Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb and he spoke as a dragon.

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He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. And he makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed.

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He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down out of heaven to the earth in the presence of men.

Revelation 13:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 13:10 say?
Revelation 13:10 in the NASB reads: “If anyone is destined for captivity, to captivity he goes; if anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. Here is the perseverance and the faith of the saints.”
Where is Revelation 13:10 in the Bible?
Revelation 13:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 13, verse 10.
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 13:10.
What translation should I read Revelation 13:10 in?
Revelation 13:10 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 13:10?
Revelation 13:10 reads (NASB): “If anyone is destined for captivity, to captivity he goes; if anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. Here is the perseverance and the faith of the saints.” 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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