Daniel 2:30

But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.

Cross-reference

Daniel 2:17 Historical context

Daniel 2:17 shows Daniel informing his companions, which leads to the prayer that results in the revelation described in verse 30.

Daniel 2:18 Historical context

Daniel 2:18 records the prayer for mercy that directly precedes and leads to the mystery being revealed in verse 30.

Daniel 2:47 Parallel

Daniel 2:47 records the king's response — God is revealed as the revealer of mysteries, validating Daniel's claim that the revelation was not from himself.

Daniel 2:23 Parallel

In Daniel 2:23, Daniel thanks God for revealing mysteries — the same source of wisdom he now uses to interpret the king's dream.

In Genesis 41:16, Joseph similarly disclaims personal wisdom, saying 'It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer.'

Acts 3:12 Parallel

Acts 3:12 has Peter denying credit for healing, attributing it to God — a parallel to Daniel's humility in not claiming wisdom.

2 Corinthians 4:15 says grace spreads for others' sake and God's glory — Daniel's revelation was given for the king's sake, not his own.