Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Revelation 12:5 in English Standard Version "She gave birth to a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne," Mt 2:6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” 2Co 12:2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. Re 2:27 and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father.