³ And no one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to get the book open, or to see what was in it.

¹³ And to my ears came the voice of everything in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and of all things which are in them, saying, To him who is seated on the high seat, and to the Lamb, may blessing and honour and glory and power be given for ever and ever.

¹³ By whom has the spirit of the Lord been guided, or who has been his teacher?

¹⁴ Who gave him suggestions, and made clear to him the right way? who gave him knowledge, guiding him in the way of wisdom?

²⁸ And I saw that there was no man, even no wise man among them, who might give an answer to my questions.

³⁴ Who has knowledge of the mind of the Lord? or who has taken part in his purposes?