34 When they fall, they will be helped by some, but many others will join them insincerely.(A) 35 Some of those who have insight will fall so that they may be refined,(B) purified, and cleansed(C) until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.

36 “Then the king will do whatever he wants.(D) He will exalt and magnify himself above every god,(E) and he will say outrageous things against the God of gods.(F) He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed,(G) because what has been decreed will be accomplished.

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34 When they fall, they will receive a little help, and many who are not sincere(A) will join them. 35 Some of the wise will stumble, so that they may be refined,(B) purified and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.

The King Who Exalts Himself

36 “The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself(C) above every god and will say unheard-of things(D) against the God of gods.(E) He will be successful until the time of wrath(F) is completed, for what has been determined must take place.(G)

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