19. 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, “Master, speak, since you have given me strength.”
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 before I go, I must first tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. No one stands with me against them except Michael. He is the angel ruling over your people.