- And one said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, "How long will it be until the end of these wonders?"
- I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, as he raised his right hand and his left toward heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time; and as soon as they finish shattering the power of the holy people, all these events will be completed.
- As for me, I heard but could not understand; so I said, "My lord, what will be the outcome of these events?"
- He said, "Go your way, Daniel, for these words are concealed and sealed up until the end time.
- "Many will be purged, purified and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand.
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- One of them said to the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, "How long will it be before these astonishing things are fulfilled?"
- The man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, lifted his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by him who lives forever, saying, "It will be for a time, times and half a time. When the power of the holy people has been finally broken, all these things will be completed."
- I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, "My lord, what will the outcome of all this be?"
- He replied, "Go your way, Daniel, because the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end.
- Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.
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