15. The second beast was given power to give life to the idol of the first one. Then the idol could speak and order all who did not worship it to be killed.
16. The second animal also forced all people, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to have a mark on their right hand or on their forehead.
17. No one could buy or sell without this mark. This mark is the name of the beast or the number of his name.
18. Whoever has understanding can find the meaning of the number. This requires wisdom. This number is the number of a man. His number is 666.