1 In the third year of the reign of Cyrus, king of Persia, God gave a message to Daniel, renamed Belteshazzar. This message spoke of fidelity and great anguish. Daniel paid attention to these words and to the following vision:
2 At that time, I, Daniel, was mourning for three weeks.
3 I ate no rich food, took no meat or wine, and did not perfume myself for three weeks.
4 On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I stood on the bank of the river Tigris,
5 I raised my eyes and saw this: a man clothed in linen with a belt of pure gold round his waist.
6 His body was like chrysolite, his face had the brilliance of lightning, his eyes were like blazing torches, and the sound of his words was like the noise of a crowd.
7 I, Daniel, alone saw this vision; the men who were with me did not see it, but they were seized with great fear and they fled to hide.
8 So I was left alone gazing on this vision. I was powerless. The appearance of my face changed fearfully, and I retained absolutely no strength.
9 I heard the sound of his words, and when I heard it, I fainted face down to the ground.
10 Then a hand touched me, and set me trembling on my hands and knees.
11 He said to me, "Daniel, man loved by God, pay attention to the words I shall say to you and stand up, for I have been sent to you now." When I heard these words I stood up trembling.
12 Then he said to me, "Daniel, do not be afraid, for from that first day when you resolved to acquire understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your supplications were heard, and it is precisely because of this that I have come.
13 The prince of the Persian kingdom has resisted me for twenty-one days, but Michael, one of the leading angels, has come to my assistance. I left him there with the kings of Persia,
14 and I have come to tell you what will happen to your people in the days to come. For this new vision, too, refers to those days."
15 When he had said these words to me, I bowed my head and kept silent, but someone like a man touched my lips.
16 Then I opened my mouth to speak and said to him who was before me, "My lord, anguish overcomes me at this vision, and I have no strength.
17 How can I speak to my lord when my strength fails me and I cannot breathe?"
18 The one who looked like a man touched me again, and he strengthened me.
19 He said to me, "Man chosen by God, do not fear. Peace be with you. Have courage and be strong."
20 And as he spoke, I felt strengthened, and I said, "Speak, my lord, now that I feel strong." Then he said to me, "Do you know why I have come to you?
21 I shall reveal to you what is written in the Book of Truth. After that I have to return to fight against the angel of Persia; then, the angel of Greece will come. No one lends me support in all this except Michael, your angel.
Versículos relacionados com Daniel, 10:
Chapter 10 of Daniel's book reports a supernatural encounter of the prophet to a heavenly messenger who instructs him about a series of future visions. This chapter also describes Daniel's physical reaction to seeing vision, weakness and need for strengthening. Following are five verses related to the topics covered in Daniel 10:
2 Chronicles 15:7: "But strive, and do not faint your hands; for your work has a reward." This verse encourages persistence and perseverance, characteristics necessary to overcome weakness and demotivation that may arise during spiritual walk.
Isaiah 40:31: "But those who await the Lord shall renew their strengths; he will rise with wings as eagles; they shall run, and will not tire; they will walk, and they will not stick." This passage emphasizes the importance of trusting God to obtain the necessary strength to overcome adversity and accomplish His will.
1 Corinthians 15:58: "Therefore, my beloved brothers, firm and constant thirst, always abundant in the work of the Lord, knowing that your work is not go to the Lord." This verse highlights the importance of perseverance and dedication in the Christian walk, remembering that our works in God are not in vain.
Philippians 4:13: "I can all things in the one who strengthens me." This passage emphasizes that we can overcome all difficulties and challenges through the power of God in us.
Colossians 1:11: "Strengthened with all power, according to the strength of his glory, in all patience, and long -term with joy" This verse highlights the source of our strength and ability to persevere and live according to God's will, who It is glory and divine power.
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