9 And another, a third angel, followed them and spoke with a loud voice: “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, 10 he will also drink the wine of God’s wrath, which is poured full strength into the cup of his anger.w He will be tormented with fire and sulfurx in the sight of the holy angels and in the sight of the Lamb, 11 and the smoke of their torment will go up forever and ever.y There is no restI,z day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or anyone who receives the markaa of its name. 12 This calls for endurance from the saints,ab who keep God’s commands and their faith in Jesus.”J

13 Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”ac

“Yes,” says the Spirit, “so they will rest from their labors, since their works follow them.”