9. And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice: If any man shall adore the beast and his image, and receive his character in his forehead, or in his hand:
10. He also shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is mingled with pure wine in the cup of his wrath, and shall be tormented with fire and brim stone in the sight of the holy angels, and in the sight of the Lamb.
11. And the smoke of their torments shall ascend up for ever and ever: neither have they rest day nor night, who have adored the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the character of his name.
12. Here is the patience of the saints, who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
13. And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me: write: Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord. From henceforth now, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours; for their works follow them.
6. An angel, great saints or apostles raised up to the Church in those days, brings the Gospel to every nation. Despite the powers of hell it shall overcome all enemies and endure forever: it is an eternal Gospel. This is a promise of complete and final victory, a promise made to all nations, tribes, and tongues. It shall be realized in the universal reign of Christ. [1]
7. The angel exhorts all to turn to the God of heaven and earth because the day of judgment is at
- ↑ See below, ch. xx, 1-4.
