And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.

I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.

But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”

I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things:

He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding.

I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?”

“Do you not know what they are?” replied the angel. “No, my lord,” I answered.

“Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied.

And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route.

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

“Do you still not understand?” Jesus asked.

Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.