Revelation 13:5 gives the beast's blasphemy and 42-month reign, directly preceding the war against saints in verse 7.

Revelation 12:17 depicts the dragon waging war against the saints, which the beast carries out in 13:7 — a unified enemy campaign.

Revelation 11:7 describes the same beast from the abyss killing the two witnesses, showing its pattern of conquering God's people.

Revelation 14:6 has an angel preaching the gospel to every nation, tongue, etc., contrasting the beast's oppressive authority over the same groups.

Revelation 11:9 uses the exact phrase 'kindreds, tongues, nations' for the two witnesses' bodies, mirroring the beast's worldwide authority.

Revelation 2:10 promises tribulation and prison for saints, mirroring the beast's war that overcomes believers.

Jeremiah 27:6 directly says God gave all lands to Nebuchadnezzar, closely paralleling the beast's 'given' authority over every tribe.

Jeremiah 27:7 adds that all nations will serve Nebuchadnezzar, matching the beast's authority over every tribe, tongue, and nation.

Daniel 5:18-23 recounts God giving Nebuchadnezzar dominion, a pattern repeated in the beast's granted power—both highlight God's sovereignty over rulers.

Daniel 7:21 directly parallels the little horn making war with saints and prevailing — the same image of persecution and victory over God's people.

Luke 4:6 has Satan claiming earthly authority has been given to him; the beast's authority comes from the dragon, reflecting Satan's delegated power.

Daniel 8:12 depicts the little horn casting truth to the ground and prospering—a clear parallel to the beast overcoming saints and gaining authority.

2 Thessalonians 2:4 describes the man of lawlessness exalting himself above God, paralleling the beast's war against saints and global authority.

Daniel 7:25 adds that the horn wears out the saints and they are given into his hand — expanding on the persecution theme with a time limit.

Daniel 8:24 describes a king who destroys the mighty and holy people — similar to the beast overcoming the saints, though the agent differs.

1 John 5:19 says the whole world lies in wickedness, echoing the beast's power over all nations in Rev 13:7.

John 19:11 states Pilate's authority is given from above; though the beast's authority comes from the dragon, both affirm that all power is ultimately permitted by God.

Isaiah 10:15 uses the axe metaphor to show a tool cannot boast over its user—the beast's power is similarly given by God, not self-derived.

Jeremiah 51:20-24 portrays Babylon as God's war club breaking nations; the beast similarly is an instrument of divine judgment making war.

Jeremiah 25:9 describes God giving Nebuchadnezzar authority to destroy nations, mirroring the beast's commissioned authority to overcome saints.

Isaiah 37:26 reveals God's long-standing plan for Assyria's conquest, just as the beast's war against saints is orchestrated by God's sovereign decree.