And the word of the Lord of hosts came unto me, saying. ] The word of prophecy, as the Targum paraphrases it: here begins a new prophecy, respecting the abrogation of Jewish fasts, and the calling of the Gentiles.
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These are the things you should do: Speak the truth to one another. In the courts give real justice - the kind that brings peace.
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Do not plan ways of harming one another. Do not give false testimony under oath. I hate lying, injustice, and violence."
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The Lord Almighty gave this message to Zechariah:
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"The fasts held in the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth months will become festivals of joy and gladness for the people of Judah. You must love truth and peace."
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The Lord Almighty says, "The time is coming when people from many cities will come to Jerusalem.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.