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Revelation 5:3

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

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  1. Revelation 5:1

    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. Revelation 5:2

    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. Revelation 5:4

    And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.

  4. Revelation 5:5

    And 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.

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