REV 5:22And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? (Revelation 5:2) REV 5:44And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. (Revelation 5:4) REV 5:99And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; (Revelation 5:9)
Who is worthy . . . ? No man was found worthy. . . . Thou art worthy.
Revelation 5:2, 4, 92And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? (Revelation 5:2)
4And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. (Revelation 5:4)
9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; (Revelation 5:9)
How dejected were those in heaven because no man was found worthy to open the sealed book. John weeps at the proclamation. And then the good news - there is someone who is worthy, more worthy than all of creation. Who is this One? The Lamb of God who conquered the power of Satan when He rose from the dead. He alone is worthy.