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Zechariah 8:9
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Zechariah 8:9
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9 “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Be strong and finish the task! Ever since the laying of the foundation of the Temple of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, you have heard what the prophets have been saying about completing the building.
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Zechariah 8:9
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Zechariah 8:9
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9 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Now hear these words, ‘Let your hands be strong(A) so that the temple may be built.’ This is also what the prophets(B) said who were present when the foundation(C) was laid for the house of the Lord Almighty.
Isaiah 35:4
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Isaiah 35:4
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4 Say to those with fearful hearts,
“Be strong, and do not fear,
for your God is coming to destroy your enemies.
He is coming to save you.”
Ezra 5:1-2
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Ezra 5:1-2
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5 At that time the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem. They prophesied in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. 2 Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jehozadak[a] responded by starting again to rebuild the Temple of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them and helped them.
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- 5:2 Aramaic Jozadak, a variant spelling of Jehozadak.
Ezra 5:1-2
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Ezra 5:1-2
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Tattenai’s Letter to Darius
5 Now Haggai(A) the prophet and Zechariah(B) the prophet, a descendant of Iddo, prophesied(C) to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. 2 Then Zerubbabel(D) son of Shealtiel and Joshua(E) son of Jozadak set to work(F) to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, supporting them.
1 Chronicles 22:13
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1 Chronicles 22:13
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13 For you will be successful if you carefully obey the decrees and regulations that the Lord gave to Israel through Moses. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart!
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1 Chronicles 22:13
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1 Chronicles 22:13
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13 Then you will have success(A) if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws(B) that the Lord gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous.(C) Do not be afraid or discouraged.
2 Timothy 2:1
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2 Timothy 2:1
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A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus
2 Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
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2 Timothy 2:1
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2 Timothy 2:1
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Ephesians 6:10
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Ephesians 6:10
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The Whole Armor of God
10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
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Ephesians 6:10
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Ephesians 6:10
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Zechariah 8:18
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Zechariah 8:18
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18 Here is another message that came to me from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
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Zechariah 8:18
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Zechariah 8:18
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18 The word of the Lord Almighty came to me.
Zechariah 8:13
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Zechariah 8:13
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13 Among the other nations, Judah and Israel became symbols of a cursed nation. But no longer! Now I will rescue you and make you both a symbol and a source of blessing. So don’t be afraid. Be strong, and get on with rebuilding the Temple!
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Zechariah 8:13
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Zechariah 8:13
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13 Just as you, Judah and Israel, have been a curse[a](A) among the nations, so I will save(B) you, and you will be a blessing.[b](C) Do not be afraid,(D) but let your hands be strong.(E)”
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- Zechariah 8:13 That is, your name has been used in cursing (see Jer. 29:22); or, you have been regarded as under a curse.
- Zechariah 8:13 Or and your name will be used in blessings (see Gen. 48:20); or and you will be seen as blessed
Haggai 2:21
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Haggai 2:21
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21 “Tell Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth.
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Haggai 2:21
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Haggai 2:21
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Haggai 2:4-9
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Haggai 2:4-9
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4 But now the Lord says: Be strong, Zerubbabel. Be strong, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people still left in the land. And now get to work, for I am with you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. 5 My Spirit remains among you, just as I promised when you came out of Egypt. So do not be afraid.’
6 “For this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: In just a little while I will again shake the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the dry land. 7 I will shake all the nations, and the treasures of all the nations will be brought to this Temple. I will fill this place with glory, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. 8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. 9 The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. And in this place I will bring peace. I, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!”
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Haggai 2:4-9
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Haggai 2:4-9
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4 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. 5 ‘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)
6 “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘In a little while(H) I will once more shake the heavens and the earth,(I) the sea and the dry land. 7 I will shake all nations, and what is desired(J) by all nations will come, and I will fill this house(K) with glory,(L)’ says the Lord Almighty. 8 ‘The silver is mine and the gold(M) is mine,’ declares the Lord Almighty. 9 ‘The glory(N) of this present house(O) will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,(P)’ declares the Lord Almighty.”
Haggai 1:12
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Haggai 1:12
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Obedience to God’s Call
12 Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of God’s people began to obey the message from the Lord their God. When they heard the words of the prophet Haggai, whom the Lord their God had sent, the people feared the Lord.
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Haggai 1:12
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Haggai 1:12
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12 Then Zerubbabel(A) son of Shealtiel, Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant(B) of the people obeyed(C) the voice of the Lord their God and the message of the prophet Haggai, because the Lord their God had sent him. And the people feared(D) the Lord.
Haggai 1:1
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Haggai 1:1
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A Call to Rebuild the Temple
1 On August 29[a] of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua[b] son of Jehozadak, the high priest.
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- 1:1a Hebrew On the first day of the sixth month, of the ancient Hebrew lunar calendar. A number of dates in Haggai can be cross-checked with dates in surviving Persian records and related accurately to our modern calendar. This event occurred on August 29, 520 B.c.
- 1:1b Hebrew Joshua, a variant spelling of Jeshua; also in 1:12, 14.
Haggai 1:1
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Haggai 1:1
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A Call to Build the House of the Lord
1 In the second year of King Darius,(A) on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai(B) to Zerubbabel(C) son of Shealtiel, governor(D) of Judah, and to Joshua(E) son of Jozadak,[a](F) the high priest:(G)
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- Haggai 1:1 Hebrew Jehozadak, a variant of Jozadak; also in verses 12 and 14
1 Chronicles 28:20
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1 Chronicles 28:20
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20 Then David continued, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of the Lord is finished correctly.
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1 Chronicles 28:20
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1 Chronicles 28:20
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20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous,(A) and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake(B) you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.(C)
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