Daniel 11:33

And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.

Cross-reference

Daniel 11:35 explains that the falls of the wise purify them — the same event from Daniel 11:33 given purpose.

Daniel 12:3 Parallel

Daniel 12:3 promises the wise who instruct many will shine like stars—the glorious reward for their suffering in 11:33.

Daniel 12:10 says the wise will understand—the result of their instruction and suffering in 11:33.

Daniel 8:10 Parallel

In Daniel 8:10, the little horn casts down stars — an image of the wise who fall in Daniel 11:33 under persecution.

Daniel 8:25 Historical context

Daniel 8:25 describes the king's deceptive tactics — the agent causing the wise to fall in Daniel 11:33.

Matthew 24:9 predicts tribulation and death for Christ's followers, closely echoing the wise falling by sword and flame.

John 16:2 Parallel

John 16:2 warns of killers who think they serve God, matching the persecution and death of the wise in Daniel.

In Acts 4:2-4, apostles teach about resurrection despite opposition and many believe — mirrors the wise teaching under persecution.

Acts 12:2 Historical context

Acts 12:2 gives a concrete example: James killed by sword, directly illustrating the wise falling by sword as in Daniel.

In 2 Timothy 1:12, Paul personally embodies the wise who suffer yet trust God, enduring hardship for the gospel as Daniel describes.

Revelation 6:9 shows martyrs slain for God’s word, mirroring Daniel’s wise who are killed for their testimony.

Revelation 13:7-10 speaks of saints conquered, taken captive, and slain by the sword—a direct echo of Daniel’s wise.

Hebrews 11:34 describes faithful escaping sword and fire, contrasting with Daniel’s wise who fall by those same means.

Acts 14:21 Parallel

Acts 14:21 records making disciples through preaching, mirroring the wise who make many understand. Context includes Paul's stoning, linking to Daniel's persecution.