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)