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Daniel 12:3
ESV And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
NIV Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.
NASB And those who have insight will shine like the glow of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
CSB Those who have insight will shine like the bright expanse of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
NLT Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever.
KJV And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

What does Daniel 12:3 mean?

Part of the dire prediction of this passage is that Israel will face the worst persecution of its entire existence at some point during the end times (Daniel 12:1). However, the angel speaking to Daniel (Daniel 10:18–21) also provides hope. All will be resurrected after life here on earth; but not all will share the same eternal fate (Daniel 12:2). As noted elsewhere in Scripture, every human being will transition to exist forever in the loving presence of God, or in shameful separation from Him (Matthew 25:46; John 5:28–29). Those with saving faith can anticipate restoration, while those who reject God have no hope after death (Acts 24:15; Revelation 20:12–13).

Among the possible components of the end times is a group of faithful evangelists, descended from the twelve tribes of Israel. This corps of 144,000 (Revelation 7:4–8) will proclaim the gospel during the terrible time of the beasts (Revelation 13:1–4, 11–17). Their brilliant message (Matthew 13:43) will convince many people, from all over the world (Revelation 7:9), to rely on the righteousness of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21) for salvation (Matthew 24:14). This proper submission to God is described in the Bible as the cornerstone of all that is "wise" (Proverbs 1:7).
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