Revelation 13:13,14

The two witnesses were given fire to devour those who would oppose them. (Revelation 11:5) The false prophet deceives the world with fire, making men believe he is equal to the witnesses. (Matthew 24:24; 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12; 2 Timothy 3:13) He uses false miracles to cause the world to make images to the first beast and worship him. Prior to Domitian, all emperors were declared gods after their death. He had himself proclaimed a god while he lived and the priests enforces the worship.