⁴ “But you, Daniel, keep these words secret^(L) and seal the book^(M) until the time of the end.^(N) Many will roam about,^(O) and knowledge will increase.”^[a]

⁵ Then I, Daniel, looked, and two others were standing there, one on this bank of the river and one on the other. ⁶ One of them said to the man dressed in linen,^(P) who was above the water of the river,^(Q) “How long until the end^(R) of these wondrous things?” ⁷ Then I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the water of the river. He raised both his hands^[b](S) toward heaven and swore by him who lives eternally^(T) that it would be for a time, times, and half a time.^(U) When the power of the holy people is shattered, all these things will be completed.

⁸ I heard but did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?” ^(V)

⁹ He said, “Go on your way, Daniel, for the words are secret^(W) and sealed until the time of the end.^{(X) 10} Many will be purified,^(Y) cleansed, and refined,^(Z) but the wicked will act wickedly;^(AA) none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand.^{(AB) 11} From the time the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation^(AC) is set up,^(AD) there will be 1,290 days. ¹² Happy is the one who waits^(AE) for and reaches 1,335 days. ¹³ But as for you, go on your way to the end;^[c] you will rest, and then you will rise^[d] to receive^(AF) your allotted inheritance at the end of the days.”

⁸ Dear friends, don’t overlook this one fact: With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.^{(A) 9} The Lord does not delay his promise,^(B) as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any^(C) to perish^(D) but all to come to repentance.^(E)

¹⁰ But the day of the Lord^(F) will come like a thief;^[a](G) on that day the heavens will pass away^(H) with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved,^(I) and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed.^{[b][c] 11} Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness ¹² as you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming.^[d](J) Because of that day, the heavens will be dissolved with fire and the elements will melt with heat. ¹³ But based on his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth,^(K) where righteousness dwells.^(L)

⁴ John: To the seven churches in Asia. Grace and peace^(A) to you from^[a] the one who is, who was, and who is to come,^(B) and from the seven spirits^[b](C) before his throne, ⁵ and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness,^(D) the firstborn from the dead^(E) and the ruler of the kings of the earth.^(F)

To him who loves us and has set us free^[c] from our sins by his blood,^{(G) 6} and made us a kingdom,^[d] priests^[e](H) to his God and Father—to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.^(I)

⁸ “I am the Alpha and the Omega,”^(M) says the Lord God, “the one who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”