Daniel 10:11-13

Contemporary English Version

¹¹ and then said, “Daniel, your God thinks highly of you, and he has sent me. So stand up and pay close attention.” I stood trembling, while the angel said:

¹² Daniel, don't be afraid! God has listened to your prayers since the first day you humbly asked for understanding, and he has sent me here. ^13 (A) But the guardian angel^[a] of Persia opposed me for 21 days. Then Michael, who is one of the strongest guardian angels,^[b] came to rescue me from the kings of Persia.^[c]