13 And he does great signs, even making fire come down from heaven on the earth before the eyes of men.
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And it performed great signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to the earth in full view of the people.
14 And those who are on the earth are turned from the true way by him through the signs which he was given power to do before the beast; giving orders to those who are on the earth to make an image to the beast, who was wounded by the sword, and came to life.
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Because of the signs it was given power to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived the inhabitants of the earth. It ordered them to set up an image in honor of the beast who was wounded by the sword and yet lived.
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