Revelation 5:3
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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1And 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.Select Revelation 5:1
2And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?Select Revelation 5:2
3And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.Select Revelation 5:3
4And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.Select Revelation 5:4
5And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.Select Revelation 5:5
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WEB
5:3 No one in heaven above, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look in it.
ASV
5:3 And no one in the heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look thereon.
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