Revelation 5:3

And none in heaven above nor on the earth nor under the earth was able to open the book or to see in it.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.

In Context

2And I saw a powerful agent proclaiming in a great voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals of it?

4And I wept much because none was found worthy to open the book or to see in it.

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Cross References

Isaiah 40:13Who has has known the mind (LXX/NT) of LORD, or being his counselor has taught him?

Romans 11:34For who has known the mind of Lord? Or who became his counselor?

Matthew Henry on Revelation 5:2-6

The Sealed Book. ( a. d. 95.) 1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. 4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. 5 And one of the… Read the whole commentary →

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