Daniel 10:11
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.
Cross-references
Daniel 10:3 describes Daniel's three-week fast before this vision — the context for his trembling and the angel's comforting words.
Daniel 10:12 continues the angel's speech, revealing that Daniel's prayers were heard and he was sent in response—directly follows v11.
Daniel 10:19 repeats the title 'highly esteemed' and further strengthens Daniel—echoing v11's command and affirmation.
Daniel 8:16 shows Gabriel being commanded to give Daniel understanding — same role as the angel in Daniel 10:11 who says 'understand the words'.
Daniel 8:17 describes Daniel falling in fear and being told to 'understand' — mirroring the same command and trembling response in Daniel 10:11.
Daniel 9:22 has Gabriel giving Daniel insight and understanding — the same purpose as the angel's words in Daniel 10:11.
In Daniel 9:23, Gabriel tells Daniel he is 'greatly beloved' and came to give understanding — the same phrase and role appear here.
Acts 26:16 has Jesus telling Paul to 'rise and stand' for a divine commission — echoing the angel's command to Daniel to stand upright.
Ezekiel 2:1 has the same command: 'Son of man, stand on your feet'—a direct parallel of prophetic commissioning to stand and hear God's word.
Hebrews 1:14 describes angels as ministering spirits sent to serve believers, which the angel's mission to Daniel exemplifies.