They worshiped the dragon, because he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who can wage war against it?”
In context
2The beast I saw was like a leopard, with feet like a bear’s and a mouth like a lion’s. The dragon gave it his power, his throne, and great authority. 3One of its heads seemed to have been fatally wounded, but its mortal wound had been healed. The whole earth marveled and followed the beast. 4They worshiped the dragon, because he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who can wage war against it?” 5The beast was given a mouth that spoke arrogant and blasphemous words, and it was given authority to act for forty-two months. 6It opened its mouth to blaspheme against God, blaspheming his name, his dwelling place, and those who dwell in heaven.
