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¹ In[1] the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, I, Daniel, known as Belteshazzar, received a profound word—a true revelation,[2] but I struggled to understand it.[3] Finally, its interpretation was disclosed to me in a vision, and I began to understand the word.[4]

² At that time,[5] I was in a period of mourning[6] for three weeks.[7]

³ During the entire three weeks, I ate no delicacies[8]—no meat and no sweets. I drank no wine, nor did I groom myself.

⁴ On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I had a vision while I was standing on the bank of the great Tigris River.

⁵ I opened my eyes to look about me, and I saw a man approaching[9] who was robed in white linen[10] and wearing a belt of pure[11] gold.

⁶ His body was like a glowing gemstone,[12] his face shining as bright as lightning. His eyes were blazing like fiery torches; his arms and legs were gleaming like polished bronze; and the sound of his voice was thunderous, like the roar of a multitude.[13]

⁷ Although others were present, I was the only one who experienced this open vision. Yet, it was so real that it terrified[14] those who were with me, and they ran away to hide.[15]

⁸ I found myself alone, gazing on this astounding vision; I was left stunned and powerless.[16] My appearance was altered beyond recognition,[17] and what little strength I had deserted me.

⁹ As soon as the angel began to speak to me, I fell unconscious with my face to the ground, as in a coma.

¹⁰ Then I felt a powerful hand grip me and help me to my hands and knees. I was trembling with fear!

¹¹ He said, “Daniel, you are greatly loved and a precious treasure to God.[18] Now, stand up and understand the words that I am about to say, for God has sent me to you.”

¹² He reassured me by saying, “Daniel, don’t be afraid, for I have come to bring to you the answer to your prayer.[19] From the first day you sought to understand the revelation and humbled yourself[20] before God, your words were heard in heaven.

¹³ However, for the past twenty-one days, the principality over the kingdom of Persia stood to oppose and resist me.[21] Then Michael,[22] one of the chief princes[23] of heaven, came to my assistance. I was left there,[24] confronting the king of Persia.

¹⁴ Now I have come to help you comprehend what will happen to your people in the final days, for the vision pertains to a time still to come.”[25]

¹⁵ Upon hearing these words, I bowed facedown and was left speechless.

¹⁶ Then suddenly, one who looked like a man[26] touched my lips,[27] and I was finally able to speak. So, I said to the one standing in front of me, “My lord, this vision has left me overcome, undone, and overwhelmed.[28] I feel totally weak and helpless.

¹⁷ My lord, how can I, your servant, even talk to you? I have no strength, and I can barely catch my breath!”[29]

¹⁸ Once again, the one who looked like a man gripped me and imparted strength to me.

¹⁹ He said to me, “Be strong! Be very, very strong! Do not be afraid, for you are greatly loved and a precious treasure to God. God’s peace is yours.” As he spoke those words, I felt strength pour into me, and I said, “Now, I’m ready to listen to you, my lord, for you have given me strength.”

²⁰ He then said, “Don’t you know why I have come to you?

²¹ I will unveil to you what is written in the Book of Truth: but first, I want you to know that there is none who fights alongside me against these forces of darkness except Michael, your people’s prince. Now, I am about to go back and fight the principality with him. Once we have defeated him, the principality over Greece will come next.”

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1	In[1] the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, I, Daniel, known as Belteshazzar, received a profound word—a true revelation,[2] but I struggled to understand it.[3] Finally, its interpretation was disclosed to me in a vision, and I began to understand the word.[4]
2	At that time,[5] I was in a period of mourning[6] for three weeks.[7]
3	During the entire three weeks, I ate no delicacies[8]—no meat and no sweets. I drank no wine, nor did I groom myself.
4	On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I had a vision while I was standing on the bank of the great Tigris River.
5	I opened my eyes to look about me, and I saw a man approaching[9] who was robed in white linen[10] and wearing a belt of pure[11] gold.
6	His body was like a glowing gemstone,[12] his face shining as bright as lightning. His eyes were blazing like fiery torches; his arms and legs were gleaming like polished bronze; and the sound of his voice was thunderous, like the roar of a multitude.[13]
7	Although others were present, I was the only one who experienced this open vision. Yet, it was so real that it terrified[14] those who were with me, and they ran away to hide.[15]
8	I found myself alone, gazing on this astounding vision; I was left stunned and powerless.[16] My appearance was altered beyond recognition,[17] and what little strength I had deserted me.
9	As soon as the angel began to speak to me, I fell unconscious with my face to the ground, as in a coma.
10	Then I felt a powerful hand grip me and help me to my hands and knees. I was trembling with fear!
11	He said, “Daniel, you are greatly loved and a precious treasure to God.[18] Now, stand up and understand the words that I am about to say, for God has sent me to you.”
12	He reassured me by saying, “Daniel, don’t be afraid, for I have come to bring to you the answer to your prayer.[19] From the first day you sought to understand the revelation and humbled yourself[20] before God, your words were heard in heaven.
13	However, for the past twenty-one days, the principality over the kingdom of Persia stood to oppose and resist me.[21] Then Michael,[22] one of the chief princes[23] of heaven, came to my assistance. I was left there,[24] confronting the king of Persia.
14	Now I have come to help you comprehend what will happen to your people in the final days, for the vision pertains to a time still to come.”[25]
15	Upon hearing these words, I bowed facedown and was left speechless.
16	Then suddenly, one who looked like a man[26] touched my lips,[27] and I was finally able to speak. So, I said to the one standing in front of me, “My lord, this vision has left me overcome, undone, and overwhelmed.[28] I feel totally weak and helpless.
17	My lord, how can I, your servant, even talk to you? I have no strength, and I can barely catch my breath!”[29]
18	Once again, the one who looked like a man gripped me and imparted strength to me.
19	He said to me, “Be strong! Be very, very strong! Do not be afraid, for you are greatly loved and a precious treasure to God. God’s peace is yours.” As he spoke those words, I felt strength pour into me, and I said, “Now, I’m ready to listen to you, my lord, for you have given me strength.”
20	He then said, “Don’t you know why I have come to you?
21	I will unveil to you what is written in the Book of Truth: but first, I want you to know that there is none who fights alongside me against these forces of darkness except Michael, your people’s prince. Now, I am about to go back and fight the principality with him. Once we have defeated him, the principality over Greece will come next.”

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