Daniel 10:10-21 ▼

10 Then a hand touched me and set me on my hands and knees.

11 He said to me, |Daniel, you are of great value. Understand the words that I am about to speak to you. So stand up, for I have now been sent to you.| When he said this to me, I stood up shaking.

12 Then he said to me, |Don't be afraid, Daniel, for from the very first day you applied your mind to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come in response to your words.

13 However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia was opposing me for twenty-one days. But Michael, one of the leading princes, came to help me, because I was left there with the kings of Persia.

14 Now I have come to help you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision pertains to future days.|

15 While he was saying this to me, I was flat on the ground and unable to speak.

16 Then one who appeared to be a human being was touching my lips. I opened my mouth and started to speak, saying to the one who was standing before me, |Sir, due to the vision, anxiety has gripped me and I have no strength.

17 How, sir, am I able to speak with you? My strength is gone, and I am breathless.|

18 Then the one who appeared to be a human being touched me again and strengthened me.

19 He said to me, |Don't be afraid, you who are valued. Peace be to you! Be strong! Be really strong!| When he spoke to me, I was strengthened. I said, |Sir, you may speak now, for you have given me strength.|

20 He said, |Do you know why I have come to you? Now I am about to return to engage in battle with the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece is coming.

21 However, I will first tell you what is written in a dependable book. (There is no one who strengthens me against these princes, except Michael your prince.