^7 (A) The fourth beast was stronger and more terrifying than the others. Its huge teeth were made of iron, and what it didn't grind with its teeth, it smashed with its feet. It was different from the others, and it had horns on its head—ten of them.

^5 (A) The beast was allowed to brag and claim to be God, and for 42 months it was allowed to rule. ⁶ The beast cursed God, and it cursed the name of God. It even cursed the place where God lives, as well as everyone who lives in heaven with God. ^7 (B) It was allowed to fight against God's people and defeat them. It was also given authority over the people of every tribe, nation, language, and race.

^8 (A) The beast you saw is one that used to be and no longer is. It will come back from the deep pit, but only to be destroyed. Everyone on earth whose names were not written in the book of life^[a] before the time of creation will be amazed. They will see this beast that used to be and no longer is, but will be once more.

^21 (A) While I was looking, this horn attacked God's chosen ones and was winning the battle.