Revelation 13:10

“If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The narrator interjects after the declaration concerning the beast from the sea, directing attention to the saints.

The words — The supplied Greek εἰς αἰχμαλωσίαν (eis aichmalōsian) and ὑπάγει (hupagei) literally translate “into captivity” and “he goes,” marking a fixed progression of events.

The thread — This motif of fixed destiny parallels Jeremiah 15:2, where the LORD places those destined for death or captivity, and directly anticipates the parallel call in Revelation 14:12.

Why it lands — The text requires readers to accept impending judgment without resistance, grounding their posture in disciplined faith and obedience to God’s commands.

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The Greek words

King James Version

He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

Cross-references

Jeremiah 15:2 If they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘Those destined for death, to death; those destined for the sword, to the sword; those destined for famine, to famine; and those destined for captivity, to captivity.’
Isaiah 33:1 Woe to you, O destroyer never destroyed, O traitor never betrayed! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed. When you have finished betraying, you will be betrayed.
Revelation 14:12 Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
Revelation 3:10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
Luke 21:19 By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
Hebrews 6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
Revelation 2:2 I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.
Matthew 26:52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.
Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: