Revelation 5:4

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Revelation 5:4 (WEB)
Then I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open the book or to look in it.

Fathers and councils · 2

Ambrose of Milan

Ambrose of Milan, Concerning Repentance II.10Book II
“John wept sore, and, as he tells us, the mysteries of Christ were revealed to him.” — editor's note: Rev. v. 4.
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Cyprian of Carthage

Cyprian of Carthage, Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews II.12Book II
“And one of the elders said unto me, Weep not; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose its seven seals.”” — editor's note: Rev. v. 1–5.
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Cross-references · 5

Revelation 17:4
Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.10.
Psalm 102:9
Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.10.
Psalm 119:136
Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.10.
Matthew 16:24
Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.10.
Colossians 2:21
Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.10.

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VerseRevelation 17:4
via Concerning Repentance II.10

Cited together with · 4

VersePsalm 102:9
via Concerning Repentance II.10
VersePsalm 119:136
via Concerning Repentance II.10
VerseMatthew 16:24
via Concerning Repentance II.10
VerseColossians 2:21
via Concerning Repentance II.10

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PassageConcerning Repentance II.10
PassageThree Books of Testimonies Against the Jews II.12

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