Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 17:13
These have one mind, and they give their power and authority unto the beast.And these give their power and authority to the beast ... This would appear to be an accurate picture of Medieval times, long after the fall of Rome, and during the ascendancy of the seventh head (The Man of Sin, etc.), during which the great nations that arose upon the ruins of the ancient pagan empire cooperated fully with the Apostate Power still ruling from Rome; the religious beast was actually the ruler during... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 17:13
mind. App-177 . shall give. The texts read "they give", i.e. of their own free will. power. App-172 .1 and Rev 176:1 . strength. App-172 . read more