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17 I am merely your servant. How can I possibly speak with someone so powerful, when I am almost too weak to get my breath?”

18-19 The angel touched me a second time and said, “Don't be frightened! God thinks highly of you, and he intends this for your good, so be brave and strong.”

At this, I regained my strength and replied, “Please speak! You have already made me feel much better.”

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17 How can I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe.”(A)

18 Again the one who looked like a man touched(B) me and gave me strength.(C) 19 “Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,”(D) he said. “Peace!(E) Be strong now; be strong.”(F)

When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.”(G)

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