Daniel 10:19

17 For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.

18 Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,

And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.

20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.

21 But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“Do not be afraid, you who are highly precious,” he said. “Peace be with you! Be strong now; be very strong!” As he spoke with me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me.”
KJV
And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
WEB
He said, “Greatly beloved man, don’t be afraid. Peace be to you. Be strong. Yes, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
ASV
And he said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he spake unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
DARBY
and he said, Fear not, man greatly beloved; peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And as he was speaking with me I was strengthened, and I said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
BLB
And he said, “Do not fear, O man most precious! Peace [be] with you! Be strong, and be strong.” And at his speaking with me, I was strengthened, and said: “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
ÅB
Da sa han: Vet du nå hvorfor jeg er kommet til deg? Nå må jeg vende tilbake for å stride mot Persias fyrste[^5]; og når jeg drar ut, da kommer Grekenlands fyrste.
OTB
Han sa: “Vær ikke redd, du som er høyt ansett. Fred være med deg; vær nå sterk, vær sterk.” Mens han talte til meg, ble jeg styrket og sa: “La min herre tale, for du har gitt meg styrke.”
B1930
Da sa han: Vet du nu hvorfor jeg er kommet til dig? Nu må jeg vende tilbake for å stride mot Persias fyrste; og når jeg drar ut, da kommer Grekenlands fyrste. / < DNL 10, 13.>

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 35:4

    Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

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  • Joshua 1:9

    Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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  • Judges 6:23

    And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.

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  • Daniel 10:11–12

    And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.

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  • Daniel 9:23

    At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

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  • Isaiah 43:1–2

    But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:9

    And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

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