12
But it was not explained to him as I now explain or have explained it to you.
13
Behold, the days are coming when a kingdom shall arise on earth, and it shall be more terrifying than all the kingdoms that have been before it.
14
And twelve kings shall reign in it, one after another.
15
But the second that is to reign shall hold sway for a longer time than any other of the twelve.
16
This is the interpretation of the twelve wings which you saw.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.