At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment went forth, and I am come to tell thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision.

At the first word of your prayer a word went out, and I have come to give you knowledge; for you are a man dearly loved: so give thought to the word and let the vision be clear to you.

Εν τη αρχη των ικεσιων σου εξηλθεν η προσταγη και εγω ηλθον να δειξω τουτο εις σε· διοτι εισαι σφοδρα αγαπητος· δια τουτο εννοησον τον λογον και καταλαβε την οπτασιαν.

At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.