19 He said, “Don’t be afraid,z you who areG treasured by God.aa Peace to you; be very strong!”ab

As he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”ac

20 He said, “Do you know why I’ve come to you? I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I leave, the prince of Greece will come.ad