31. “What's the matter? Why are you so disturbed and confused?”
32. I answered, “You abandoned me completely! I did as you told me and came out to this field, but I cannot explain what I am seeing.”
33. “Stand up straight,” he answered, “and I will explain it to you.”
34. “Sir,” I answered, “please explain it to me. I will die in my frustration if you leave me,
35. for I cannot understand what I have seen and heard.
36. Or is my mind playing tricks on me, and this is just a bad dream?
37. I beg you, sir, tell me what this vision means.”
38. The angel said, “Now listen closely, and I will explain the meaning of these things that you fear. God Most High has revealed many secrets to you
39. because he has seen that you have lived a righteous life and have always grieved and mourned for your people and for Jerusalem.