13. But the prince of Persia opposed me for 21 days. Then Michael came to help me. He is one of the leaders of the angels. He helped me win the battle over the king of Persia.
14. "Now I have come to explain the vision to you. I will tell you what will happen to your people. The vision shows what will take place in days to come."
15. While he was telling me those things, I bowed with my face toward the ground. I wasn't able to speak.
16. Then someone who looked like a man touched my lips. I opened my mouth. I began to speak to the one who was standing in front of me. I said, "My master, I'm greatly troubled because of the vision I've seen. And I'm helpless.
17. How can I talk with you? I feel very weak. In fact, I can hardly breathe."
18. The one who looked like a man touched me again. He gave me strength.
19. "Do not be afraid," he said. "You are highly respected. May peace be with you! Be strong now. Be strong." When he spoke to me, I became stronger. I said, "Speak, my master. You have given me strength."
20. So he said, "Do you know why I have come to you? Soon I will return to fight against the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece will come.