Revelation 13:17 net — Thus no one was allowed to buy or sell things unless he bore the mark of the beast– that is, his name or his number.

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"Thus no one was allowed to buy or sell things unless he bore the mark of the beast– that is, his name or his number."

— Revelation 13:17, NET Bible

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Revelation 13 — Context

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and, by the signs he was permitted to perform on behalf of the beast, he deceived those who live on the earth. He told those who live on the earth to make an image to the beast who had been wounded by the sword, but still lived.

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The second beast was empowered to give life to the image of the first beast so that it could speak, and could cause all those who did not worship the image of the beast to be killed.

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He also caused everyone(small and great, rich and poor, free and slave) to obtain a mark on their right hand or on their forehead.

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Thus no one was allowed to buy or sell things unless he bore the mark of the beast– that is, his name or his number.

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This calls for wisdom: Let the one who has insight calculate the beast’s number, for it is man’s number, and his number is 666.

Revelation 13:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 13:17 say?
Revelation 13:17 in the NET Bible reads: “Thus no one was allowed to buy or sell things unless he bore the mark of the beast– that is, his name or his number.”
Where is Revelation 13:17 in the Bible?
Revelation 13:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 13, verse 17.
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 13:17.
What translation should I read Revelation 13:17 in?
Revelation 13:17 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 13:17?
Revelation 13:17 reads (NET): “Thus no one was allowed to buy or sell things unless he bore the mark of the beast– that is, his name or his number.” 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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