Revelation 13:10If anyone is to go into captivity, he will go into captivity. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, he must be killed. Here is the endurance and the faith of the saints.
The setting
Isle of Patmos, ~96 AD. John sees the beast's reign and God's sovereign response...
The emotion here: sorrowful acceptance while recording divine justice
The original word
hypomonē (ὑπομονή) — patient endurance under trial, not passive resignation but active faith
Why it matters
Early Christians memorized this verse when facing Roman persecution and martyrdom
Read with care
What most readers miss in Revelation 13:10
This isn't fatalism — it's saying God's justice will prevail even through seeming defeat
Common misconceptionPeople think this promotes passive acceptance of evil, but it's actually promising that God's justice will ultimately triumph through believers' faithful endurance.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Revelation 13:10
Bible Genome reading
Revelation 13:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Revelation 13:10 comes from the book of Revelation, written during the Apostolic period. These words are attributed to John. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine justice, perseverance, martyrdom. Notable phrases: go into captivity; killed with the sword. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
Your reflection
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