15. And while he was speaking words to me in this way, I cast my face down to the ground and was silent.
16. And behold, something in the likeness of a son of man touched my lips. Then, opening my mouth, I spoke and said to him who stood before me, "My lord, at the sight of you, my limbs became weak and no strength has remained in me.
17. And so, how can the servant of my lord speak with my lord? For no strength remains in me; and even my breathing is hindered."
18. Therefore, he who looked like a man, touched me again and strengthened me.
19. And he said, "Fear not, O man of longing. May peace be with you. Take courage and be strong." And when he spoke to me, I recovered, and I said, "Speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me."
20. And he said, "Do you not know why I have come to you? And next I will return, to fight against the leader of the Persians. When I was leaving, there appeared the leader of the Greeks arriving.
21. But, in truth, I announce to you what is expressed in the scripture of truth. And no one is my helper in all these things, except Michael your leader."