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.