Daniel 10:19

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.

Cross-references

Daniel 10:18 records the angel touching and strengthening Daniel, which directly enables his response in verse 19.

In Daniel 10:12, the angel first tells Daniel 'Fear not' — here in 10:19 the same command is reinforced with peace and strength.

Daniel 10:11 first called Daniel 'highly esteemed'; here in 10:19 the angel repeats that title and adds reassurance.

Daniel 9:23 Parallel

Daniel 9:23 also tells Daniel he is 'greatly loved' — the same divine favor underlying the angel's command to be strong here.

In Revelation 1:17, Jesus also says 'Fear not' to John in a vision, mirroring the divine reassurance given to Daniel.

Joshua 1:6 Parallel

In Joshua 1:6, God commands Joshua 'Be strong and courageous' — the same phrase spoken to Daniel here.

John 16:33 Parallel

In John 16:33, Jesus says 'In me you may have peace... take heart' — encouraging peace and courage as Daniel is told 'be strong and of good courage'.

John 14:27 Parallel

In John 14:27, Jesus gives His peace and says 'Let not your hearts be troubled' — echoing the peace and fear-not command given to Daniel.

In Luke 24:36-38, Jesus greets the disciples with 'Peace to you!' and calms their fear — a direct parallel to the angel's greeting to Daniel here.

Judges 6:23 Parallel

In Judges 6:23, God assures Gideon with 'Peace be to you; do not fear' — the same dual reassurance given to Daniel here.

Joshua 1:9 Parallel

In Joshua 1:9, 'Be strong and courageous' is paired with 'do not be frightened' — directly echoing Daniel's 'fear not, be strong'.

Joshua 1:7 Parallel

In Joshua 1:7, the command is repeated with 'very courageous' — reinforcing the same call to strength.

Ezekiel 3:24 shows the Spirit setting Ezekiel on his feet—echoing Daniel's strengthening to stand and receive a message.

Ezekiel 2:1 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:1 has God commanding Ezekiel to stand—a parallel divine commission where strength is given to hear God's word.

In Zechariah 8:13, 'Fear not, but let your hands be strong' combines both elements of Daniel's encouragement.

Isaiah 35:4 Parallel

In Isaiah 35:4, the prophet comforts the anxious with 'Be strong; fear not!' — a similar encouragement for God's deliverance.

In Isaiah 41:10, God promises strength and presence — the same divine empowerment Daniel receives when told 'be strong' and strengthened.

Haggai 2:4 Parallel

In Haggai 2:4, the Lord thrice commands 'Be strong' to the people rebuilding the temple — a parallel call to courage.

Isaiah 43:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 43:1, God commands 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you' — a parallel divine reassurance to Daniel's 'fear not' and peace.

In 1 Corinthians 16:13, Paul exhorts believers to 'be strong' — a New Testament parallel to the command Daniel received.