Rev 14:9 | RWP | e4.org | A third ( τριτος ). "The third of this succession of herald angels denounces the Caesar-worshippers" (Swete). Cf. . This counter proclamation (verses ) warns those tempted to yield to the threats of the second beast about boycott and death ( ). If any man worshippeth the beast and his image ( ε τις προσκυνε το θηριον κα την εικονα αυτου ). Condition of first class challenging those afraid of the beast. Note accusative ( θηριον ) after προσκυνε , not dative as in verse . And receiveth a mark ( κα λαμβανε χαραγμα ). Carries on the same condition and picks up the very language of . These Caesar-worshippers are guilty of an "eternal sin" ( ).

‏ Revelation of John 14:9

A third ( τριτος ). "The third of this succession of herald angels denounces the Caesar-worshippers" (Swete). Cf. 13:12ff. This counter proclamation (verses 9-12) warns those tempted to yield to the threats of the second beast about boycott and death (13:11-17).

If any man worshippeth the beast and his image ( ε τις προσκυνε το θηριον κα την εικονα αυτου ). Condition of first class challenging those afraid of the beast. Note accusative ( θηριον ) after προσκυνε, not dative as in verse 7.

And receiveth a mark ( κα λαμβανε χαραγμα ). Carries on the same condition and picks up the very language of 13:16. These Caesar-worshippers are guilty of an "eternal sin" (Mr 3:29).