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Revelation 17

2 witnesses of Christ here.

Jesus

Jesus — 'Jehovah saves'

And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration. Revelation 17:6

Babylon kills those who testify of Jesus. The martyrs belong to Him because they died as His witnesses.

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How we know: the verse itself names Him

  • the same title in Revelation 20:4 — Those beheaded for the witness of Jesus reign with Christ.

King of Kings

King of kings, Lord of lords — the supreme ruler over every earthly king and lord

These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful. Revelation 17:14

The world's powers fight the Lamb and lose, because Christ rules over every king and lord. Those who stand with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.

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How we know: the verse itself names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it

  • the same title in Revelation 19:16 — KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS written on His vesture.
  • the same title in 1 Timothy 6:15 — The King of kings, and Lord of lords.
  • alludes to Deuteronomy 10:17 — The LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords.
  • the same event in Revelation 19:19-21 — The beast and the kings make war against the Rider and are overcome.