“And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?”
And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, 'Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?' — the proclamation initiates the search for the one capable of executing God's redemptive plan. Worthiness (axios) is not assumed; the question invites the cosmos to contemplate who has authority to unfold eschatological purpose.
Church Fathers on Revelation 5:2
“And I saw an angel full of strength proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no one was found worthy, neither in the earth nor under the earth, to open the book.” Now to open the book is to overcome death for man.
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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