In the ensuing confrontation the Antichrist will bring about his own downfall, as well as that of his followers who accepted his number. John says:
Katika kukabiliana kwao, mpinga Kristo ataleta kujiangamiza mwenyewe, pamoja na kuangamia kwa wafuasi wake wote ambao ni wale ambao wamekubali kuwekewa chapa yake.