Revelation 5:2

The Lamb Takes the Scroll

1Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the One seated on the throne. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven seals.2And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?”

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Berean Standard Bible
And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?”
American Standard Version (1901)
And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a great voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
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?
Douay-Rheims 1899
And I saw a strong angel, proclaiming with a loud voice: Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
Free Bible Version
I saw a powerful angel shouting in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?”
Geneva Bible 1599
And I sawe a strong Angell which preached with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open ye booke, and to loose the seales thereof?
King James (Authorized) 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?
Translation for Translators
I saw a strong angel who was announcing in a loud voice, “◄The person who is worthy to break the seals of the scroll and then to open it should come to do it!/Who is worthy to break the seals of the scroll and then to open it?►” [RHQ]
Unlocked Literal Bible
I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?”
Noah Webster Bible
And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose its seals?
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?”
Young's Literal 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?'