Rev 5:4 | TNotes | STEP | 5:4 John wept because even though the revelation had been promised to him, he thought he would be denied knowledge of the divine script—God’s plan for history (4:1 ; see 10:4 ). John’s weeping highlights the significance of the anticipated revelation.

‏ Revelation of John 5:4

5:4 ^a John wept because even though the revelation had been promised to him, he thought he would be denied knowledge of the divine script—God’s plan for history (4:1 ^b; see 10:4 ^c). John’s weeping highlights the significance of the anticipated revelation.