Daniel 10:19

“And said, O man, greatly beloved, etc.]. Or, “man of desires”, as before, (<271011>Daniel 10:11), which shows it to be the same here speaking as there, and probably Gabriel: fear not; for a man has nothing to fear, from men or devils, that is beloved of the Lord; and especially from good angels, how glorious and majestic soever they are: peace be unto thee; all prosperity of body and soul; inward peace of mind, a freedom from all hurry of thought, and commotion of the passions, and eternal peace and joy in the world to come: be strong, yea, be strong; take heart, pull up the spirits, be of good courage, play the man; be strong in the Lord, and in his grace, and fear nothing: the word is…”

“peace be unto thee--God is favorable to thee and to thy people Israel. See Jdg 13:21-22, as to the fear of some evil resulting from a vision of angels.”

“And said, O man greatly beloved - See the notes at Daniel 9:23. Fear not - Neither at my presence, nor at what I have to say. There was nothing in the visitation of an angel that could be a ground of dread to a good man; there was nothing in what he had to communicate that could be a reasonable cause of alarm. Be strong, yea, be strong - These are words of encouragement such as we address to those who are timid and fearful. We exhort them not to yield; to make a vigorous effort to meet danger, difficulty, or trial. Let my lord speak - That is, I am now prepared to receive what you have to communicate. For thou hast strengthened me - By your encouraging words, and by the kindness of your…”

“10:19 God’s word gives strength to his servants (cp. Pss 29:11; 68:35).”

“O man: Dan 10:11, Dan 9:23; Joh 11:3, Joh 11:5, Joh 11:36, Joh 15:9-14, Joh 19:26, Joh 21:20 fear not: Dan 10:12; Jdg 6:23; Isa 41:10, Isa 41:14, Isa 43:1, Isa 43:2; Luk 24:36-38; Joh 14:27, Joh 16:33; Rev 1:17 be strong: Jos 1:6, Jos 1:7, Jos 1:9; Isa 35:4; Hag 2:4; Zac 8:9, Zac 8:13; Co1 16:13; Eph 6:10; Ti2 2:1 Let: Sa1 3:9, Sa1 3:10 thou hast: Dan 10:18; Psa 138:3; Co2 12:9 Daniel 10:20”