13 These have one purpose and they give their power and authority to the beast.
Revelation 17:13 Cross References - VIN
Isaiah 10:5-7
5 Wo to Assur the rod of mine anger, and that rod in their hand, my wrath.
6 "I send him against a godless nation. I commission him against the people of my fury to capture booty and to seize plunder, and to trample them down like mud (clay) in the streets.
7 But this is not what is in his mind, and this is not his design; but his purpose is destruction, and the cutting off of more and more nations.
Ezekiel 38:10
10 " 'Thus says the Sovereign LORD: "And then on that day, things will come up on your mind, and you will devise evil plans.
Acts 4:28
28 They carried out what Your hand and purpose had decided beforehand would happen.
Philippians 1:27
27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
Philippians 2:2
2 make my joy full by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
Revelation 17:17
17 For God has put in their hearts to accomplish his purpose, by agreeing to give their sovereignty to the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.