What does Revelation 17:11 mean?

Revelation 17:11 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Revelation 17:11 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.

9And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.

10And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space.

11And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.

12And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.

13These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.

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