Revelation 5:2

King James Version (KJV)

And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?

Translations

Revelation 5:2 - Amplified Bible

And I saw a strong angel announcing in a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the scroll? And [who is entitled and deserves and is morally fit] to break its seals?

Revelation 5:2 - American Standard Version

And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a great voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?

Revelation 5:2 - Bible in Basic English

And I saw a strong angel saying in a loud voice, Who is able to make the book open, and to undo its stamps?

Revelation 5:2 - Darby Bible

And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who [is] worthy to open the book, and to break its seals?

Revelation 5:2 - English Standard Version

And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?"

Revelation 5:2 - King James Version

And 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 - La Biblia de las Americas

Y vi a un ángel poderoso que pregonaba a gran voz: ¿Quién es digno de abrir el libro y de desatar sus sellos?

Revelation 5:2 - The Message

Revelation 5:2 - New American Standard Bible

And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the book and to break its seals?"

Revelation 5:2 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Vi también a un ángel poderoso que anunciaba a gran voz: "¿Quién es digno de abrir el libro y de desatar sus sellos?"

Revelation 5:2 - World English Bible

I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the book, and to break its seals?"

Revelation 5:2 - Young's Living Translation

and I saw a strong messenger crying with a great voice, `Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose the seals of it?`

Revelation 5:2 - Additional Comments

The question in heaven contains a deep mystery: Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll? The issue is not ability, though that is implied. The concern is who is worthy. Obviously, opening the scroll meant more than reading its contents. The scroll contains the drama of history. All in heaven await the knowledge of the consummation of history.
The strong angel - the identity is uncertain, but it may refer to Gabriel, whose name means "strength of God".

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