17. So how am I, a servant of my lord to speak with you, my lord, and I just now have no strength in me?”
18. And he again touched me, the one in the form of a human, and he strengthened me.
19. And he said, “You must not fear, O beloved man. Peace be to you; be strong and be courageous!” And when he spoke with me, I was strengthened and I said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
20. Then he asked, “Do you know why I have come to you? And now I return to fight against the prince of Persia and I myself am going, and look, the prince of Javan will come.
21. However, I will tell you what is inscribed in the book of truth, and there is not one who contends with me against these beings except Michael, your prince.”