then (A)Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and (B)the prophets of God were with them, supporting them.

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Then Zerubbabel(A) son of Shealtiel and Joshua(B) son of Jozadak set to work(C) to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, supporting them.

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But now [a](A)take courage, Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord, ‘take courage also, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you people of the land take courage,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work; for (B)I am with you,’ declares the Lord of armies. ‘As for the [b](C)promise which I [c]made you when you came out of Egypt, [d]My (D)Spirit remains in your midst; (E)do not fear!’

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Footnotes

  1. Haggai 2:4 Lit be strong
  2. Haggai 2:5 Lit word
  3. Haggai 2:5 Lit cut with
  4. Haggai 2:5 Or while My Spirit was standing

But now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord. ‘Be strong,(A) Joshua son of Jozadak,(B) the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work. For I am with(C) you,’ declares the Lord Almighty. ‘This is what I covenanted(D) with you when you came out of Egypt.(E) And my Spirit(F) remains among you. Do not fear.’(G)

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