Now the Lord All-Powerful says, ‘Think about what is happening.

Then Haggai, the Lord’s messenger, delivered this message to the people: “The Lord says, ‘I am with you!’”

But the Lord says, “Zerubbabel, don’t be discouraged!” And the Lord says, “Joshua son of Jehozadak, you are the high priest. Don’t be discouraged! And all you people who live in the land, don’t be discouraged! Continue this work, because I am with you.” This is what the Lord All-Powerful said.

“The Lord All-Powerful commands you to ask the priests what the law says about these things:

This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: “Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, my servant, I have chosen you. I, the Lord, tell you that at that time I will use you like a signet ring to represent my authority!” This is what the Lord All-Powerful said.