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At that time people will hope for much, but will get nothing; they will work hard, but will never succeed at anything.
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These are the signs of the end that I am permitted to show you. But if you begin to pray again and continue to weep and fast for seven more days, you will hear even greater things."
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Then I woke up, and I was trembling violently. I was so disturbed that I was about to faint,
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but the angel that had come to talk with me took hold of me, strengthened me, and set me on my feet.
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The next night, Phaltiel, who was a leader of the people, came to me and asked, "Where have you been? And why do you look so sad?
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.