18. Then again, the one having the appearance of a man came and touched me, and he strengthened me.
19. He said, “O man, greatly beloved, do not fear. Peace be unto you. Be strong and courageous!”When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
20. Then he said, “Do you understand why I have come to you? But now I shall return to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, then truly the prince of Greece will come.
21. But I will show you what is inscribed in the Scripture of Truth. Yet there is no one who stands firmly with me against these forces, except Michael your prince.