Daniel 12 — FBV

12Verse 1“At that time Michael the great prince, the protector of your people, will stand up and there will be a time of trouble like never before, since nations first existed. But at that time your people will be saved, all whose names are written in the book.^{Verse 2}Millions⁺sleeping in the ground in death will awake, some to eternal life, and some to eternal shame and disgrace.^{Verse 3}Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky; those who have shown many the right way to live will shine as bright as the stars forever and ever.^{Verse 4}But as for you, Daniel, keep this message secret, and seal the book closed until the time of the end. Many will search this way and that way,⁺and knowledge will grow greater and greater.”^{Verse 5}Then I, Daniel, noticed two others, each standing on opposite sides of the river.^{Verse 6}One of them asked the man dressed in linen⁺who was above the river's waters, “How long before these outrageous things⁺come to an end?”^{Verse 7}The man dressed in linen, who was above the river's waters, lifted both hands to heaven and made a solemn promise by the One who lives eternally. I heard him say, “It will last for a time, times, and half a time. When the scattering⁺of the power of the holy people has come to an end, then all these things will also come to an end.”^{Verse 8}I heard the answer, but I didn't understand it. So I asked, “My lord, what's the final result of all this?”^{Verse 9}“Daniel, you can go on your way now,” he replied, “for this message is secret and kept sealed until the time of the end.^{Verse 10}Many will be purified and cleansed and refined,⁺but the wicked will go on being wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.^{Verse 11}From the time the continual ministry is stopped⁺in order to set up the idolatry that causes devastation⁺will be one thousand two hundred and ninety days.^{Verse 12}Blessed are those who patiently wait for and reach the one thousand three hundred and thirty-five days.^{Verse 13}But as for you, go your way until your life ends, and then rest. You will rise to receive your reward at the end of time.”