<p>13:13 <em>And he does great signs, that he should even make fire to come down out of heaven upon the earth in the sight of men- </em>The beast makes fire come down from heaven, just as Elijah did. The inference is that the latter day miracles of the Elijah ministry will be matched, to some degree, by the false claims of the beast. The miracles performed at Israel's deliverance from Egypt were likewise mimicked by the persecutors of God's people. The beast acquires a puppet beast (or &quot;publicity agent&quot; in the words of Peter Watkins) who does &quot;great wonders&quot; (miracles) which deceive many (13:13,14; 19:20). These miracles must be impressive, seeing that they result in <em>all</em> that dwell on the earth / land, except the faithful, receiving the mark, of the beast. It is hard to make this prophecy of such impressive false miracles have a significant fulfilment in the past. Miracles of the credibility described here have not been seen since the first century. Again, remember that the Olivet prophecy describes false miracles being done in the last days, which almost convince the very elect. They must therefore really be something very impressive.</p>