Revelation 20:2
And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
Cross-reference
Revelation 20:10 describes Satan's final fate—thrown into the lake of fire, the end toward which his binding leads.
Revelation 20:7 shows Satan's release after the thousand years—the direct sequel to his binding here.
In Revelation 13:4, the dragon is worshipped for giving authority to the beast—same dragon seized and bound here, highlighting his deceptive power.
Revelation 12:9 gives the same identification — the dragon as ancient serpent, devil, Satan — reinforcing the identity of the bound figure.
Revelation 12:7 identifies this dragon as the one Michael fought in heaven—the same ancient serpent bound here.
Revelation 1:18 shows Christ holds keys of Death and Hades — the authority that empowers him to bind Satan here.
Revelation 13:2 has the dragon giving power to the beast — here the dragon is bound, removing his authority.
Revelation 12:17 describes the dragon making war on believers — the binding in this verse ends that war.
Revelation 12:15 has the serpent spewing water to sweep away the woman — the binding here stops that attack.
Revelation 12:13 shows the dragon pursuing the woman after being cast down — here he is bound, ending that pursuit.
In Job 1:7, Satan roams freely on earth; here he is bound—a stark contrast from his former unrestricted activity.
In 1 Peter 5:8, the devil prowls like a lion; here he is bound—contrasting his ongoing threat with his restraint.
Luke 11:22 describes the stronger man overcoming the strong man; here Christ binds the strong dragon.
Genesis 3:15 prophesied the serpent's head crushed; here the ancient serpent is seized and bound, fulfilling that promise.
Mark 5:7 records a demon begging not to be tormented; here the dragon is bound, beginning that torment.
Like Job 1:7, Job 2:2 shows Satan roaming the earth; here he is bound, reversing his earlier freedom.
Isaiah 27:1 prophesied God punishing Leviathan the dragon; here that dragon is bound, fulfilling that judgment.
Matthew 8:29 has demons asking if Jesus came to torment them before the time; here that time arrives as Satan is bound.
2 Timothy 2:26 speaks of people caught in the devil's snare — here the devil himself is captured, reversing the roles.
Psalm 74:14 recalls God crushing Leviathan's heads—a clear type of the dragon's defeat when Satan is bound in Revelation.
Psalm 91:13 promises treading on the serpent—a direct victory fulfilled when Christ binds the ancient serpent in Revelation.
Isaiah 11:9 depicts a peaceful mountain—the millennial peace that directly results from Satan being bound in Revelation.
In Ezekiel 29:3, Pharaoh is called a great monster — this dragon/serpent imagery is applied to Satan here in Revelation 20:2.
1 John 3:8 states Christ came to destroy the devil's works — this binding is a key step in that destruction.
In Luke 8:31, demons beg not to be sent to the abyss — the same abyss where Satan is bound here.
Colossians 2:15 declares Christ's triumph over rulers and authorities — the victory that makes this binding possible.
In Luke 10:18, Jesus saw Satan fall from heaven — this binding is the culmination of that fall.
Ephesians 2:2 describes Satan as prince of the power of the air, actively working — the ruler whose influence is halted by this binding.
In 2 Corinthians 4:4, Satan blinds unbelievers — here he is bound, ending that deception.
Ephesians 6:11 calls believers to stand against the devil's schemes — the same adversary who is now bound in this passage.
Hebrews 2:14 says Christ's death destroys the devil — here that destruction is shown as binding him for a thousand years.
In Job 2:1, Satan appears before God; here he is seized and bound—contrasting his former access with his imprisonment.
John 12:31 identifies the 'prince of this world' being cast out — here that prince is bound, executing that judgment.
John 16:11 declares the prince of this world stands condemned — the binding here enacts that condemnation.
In 1 Corinthians 15:28, all things are subjected to Christ — the binding of Satan is part of that subjection.
In Job 2:6, God allows Satan limited power over Job; here Satan is bound—contrast between permission and total restraint.
Romans 16:20 promises God will crush Satan under believers' feet — the binding here is a step in that victory.
In Jude 1:6, angels are kept in eternal chains; here Satan is bound—parallel imagery of divine restraint on rebellious beings.
In John 14:30, Jesus calls Satan 'ruler of this world' who has no claim on Him — now that ruler is bound.
2 Corinthians 11:15 reveals Satan's deceptive masquerading — the same deceiver bound here, highlighting his former tactics.
In 2 Peter 2:4, fallen angels are kept in chains; here Satan is bound—both depict divine judgment restricting evil beings.
In John 8:44, Jesus identifies Satan as a murderer and liar — the very one bound here.
1 Timothy 4:1 warns of demonic deception in later times — the source of that deception, the devil, is bound here.
Matthew 13:39 identifies the devil as the enemy in the parable of the weeds — links the devil to end-time judgment, echoed here.