Haggai 1:3

3 The Lord then gave this message to the people through the prophet Haggai:

Haggai 1:3 Meaning and Commentary

Haggai 1:3

Then came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet
This is a second prophecy, distinct from the former; that was delivered to the two governors, setting forth the sentiments and language of the people concerning the building of the temple, which was left with them to consider how just it was; but this is sent to the people themselves, expostulating with them about the folly and ingratitude of it: saying;
as follows:

Haggai 1:3 In-Context

1 During the second year that Darius was emperor of Persia, on the first day of the sixth month, the Lord spoke through the prophet Haggai. The message was for the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and for the High Priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak.

2 The Lord Almighty said to Haggai, "These people say that this is not the right time to rebuild the Temple."

3 The Lord then gave this message to the people through the prophet Haggai:

4 "My people, why should you be living in well-built houses while my Temple lies in ruins?

5 Don't you see what is happening to you?