seals are broken (cf. Isa. 29:11). We are reminded of Daniel, whose book is sealed until the end of time (Dan. 12:4, 9). 5:2 The vision continues, as John conveys to his reader the drama of what he sees. He could have summarized and simply told us that only Jesus could open the scroll, but he slows the story down so that we appreciate and rejoice in the majesty of the one who opens the scroll. John sees a mighty angel announcing his question loudly to the entire creation—the central question posed