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A third (tritos). “The third of this succession of herald angels denounces the Caesar-worshippers” (Swete). Cf. Rev 13:12. This counter proclamation (Rev 14:9-12) warns those tempted to yield to the threats of the second beast about boycott and death (Rev 13:11-17).
If any man worshippeth the beast and his image (ei tis proskunei to thērion kai tēn eikona autou). Condition of first class challenging those afraid of the beast. Note accusative (thērion) after proskunei, not dative as in Rev 14:7.
And receiveth a mark (kai lambanei charagma). Carries on the same condition and picks up the very language of Rev 13:16. These Caesar-worshippers are guilty of an “eternal sin” (Mar 3:29).