Revelation 5:3

And no one was able, in heaven, nor on the earth, nor under the earth, to open the book, nor to look thereon.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice: Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose its seals?

4And I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open the book, nor to look thereon.

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Cross References

Romans 11:34For, Who knew the mind of the 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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