13. But the prince of Persia has been fighting against me for 21 days. Then Michael, one of the most important princes, came to help me because I was stuck there with the king of Persia.
14. Now I have come to you, Daniel, to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future. The vision is about a time in the future.”
15. While the man was talking to me, I bowed low with my face toward the ground. I could not speak.
16. Then the one who looked like a man touched my lips. I opened my mouth and started to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, “Sir, I am upset and afraid because of what I saw in the vision. I feel helpless.
17. Sir, I am Daniel your servant. How can I talk with you? My strength is gone and it is hard for me to breathe.”
18. The one who looked like a man touched me again. When he touched me, I felt better.
19. Then he said, “Daniel, don’t be afraid. God loves you very much. Peace be with you. Be strong now, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I became stronger. Then I said, “Sir, you have given me strength. Now you can speak.”
20. So then he said, “Daniel, do you know why I have come to you? Soon I must go back to fight against the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece will come.
21. But Daniel, before I go, I must first tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. No one stands with me against those evil angels except Michael, the prince over your people.