Revelation 13:7 Revelation 13:7-8 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. 8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. God permitted the devil, who gave the beast his seat, that is, his throne and power, to stir him up to make war with the saints that is, the woman and her seed, Revelation 12:14-17 especially the two prophetical witnesses of Jesus Christ, Revelation 11:7 And to overcome them, and kill them. See the exposition thereof. See KNOLLYS: Revelation 11:7 And power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. The beast’ s kingdom was greater, and his dominion of farther extent than any of the other seven heads. For all the inhabiters of the earth shall worship this beast; whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb (that is, all the non-elect) slain from the foundation of the world; that is, ordained and decreed from eternity to be slain. Namely, our Lord Jesus Christ, called the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world. \ They are safe, being sealed, \ but the non-elect are in danger to be deceived and deluded by false prophets, apostles, and teachers, who are Satan’ s ministers, \ of whom our Saviour testified, \ and also his apostles. \