Daniel 10:13-21 ▼

13 However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for 21 days. Then all of a sudden, Michael, one of the chief angels, came to assist me! I had been detained there near the kings of Persia.

14 Now I've come to help you understand what will happen to your people in the days to come, because the vision pertains to those days.'

15 |After he had spoken to me like this, I bowed my face to the ground, unable to speak.

16 But suddenly someone who resembled a human being touched my lips, so addressing the one who was standing in front of me, I opened my mouth and said, 'Sir, I'm overwhelmed with anguish by this vision. I have no strength left.

17 So how can a servant of my lord talk with someone like you, sir? And as for me, there's no strength left in me, and I can hardly breathe.'

18 |Then this person who looked like a man touched me again and strengthened me

19 and said, 'Don't be afraid, man highly regarded. Be at peace, and be strong.' |As soon as he spoke to me, I gained strength and replied, 'Sir, please speak, now that you've strengthened me.'

20 |Then he said, 'Do you understand why I came to you? Soon I'll return to fight the prince of Persia. I'm going forth to war—and take note—the prince of Greece is coming!

21 I'll inform you about what has been recorded in the Book of Truth. No one stands firmly with me against these opponents, except Michael your prince.