{A third} (	ritos). "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} (ei tis proskunei to th(8872)ion kai t(886e) eikona autou).
Condition of first class challenging those afraid of the beast.
Note accusative (	h(8872)ion) after proskunei, not dative as in
verse  7 . {And receiveth a mark} (kai lambanei charagma).
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 ).