KJV ORIGINAL
And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
No one could buy or sell anything unless they had the beast's mark, his name, or his number on them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When evil systems control commerce, they demand total loyalty as the price of participation.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Revelation was written by John to seven churches in Asia Minor during the late first century CE. It was written to encourage Christians facing persecution from the Roman Empire, particularly regarding emperor worship and its economic implications.
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