15 While this angel was speaking to me, I stared at the ground, speechless.
16 Then he appeared in human form and touched my lips. I said, “Sir, this vision has brought me great pain and has drained my strength.
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.”
20 Then the angel said:Now do you understand why I have come? Soon I must leave to fight against the guardian angel of Persia. Then after I have defeated him, the guardian angel of Greece will attack me.
21 I will tell you what is written in The Book of Truth. But first, you must realize that no one except Michael, the guardian angel of Israel, is on my side.