Revelation 13:11–12 introduces us to the second beast John saw, including its appearance as well as its activity. In Revelation 13:13–17 John tells us how this beast achieves its influence (or success). Revelation 13:18 challenges the reader to apply his mind to understand what this beast is all about.
11 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon.