Zechariah 1:13

13 The LORD responded to the angel who was speaking with me, using kind and comforting words.

Zechariah 1:13 Meaning and Commentary

Zechariah 1:13

And the Lord answered the angel that talked with me
See ( Zechariah 1:9 ) what was the effect of Christ's intercession for the people of the Jews, was communicated to a ministering angel, and by him to the Prophet Zechariah: [with] good words, and comfortable words;
such as would be for the good and comfort of God's people, as follows; see ( Isaiah 40:1 Isaiah 40:2 ) .

Zechariah 1:13 In-Context

11 Then they reported to the Messenger of the LORD standing among the myrtle trees, "We have patrolled the earth. The whole world is at rest and in peace."

12 Then the Messenger of the LORD said, "LORD of Armies, how much longer until you show compassion to Jerusalem and the cities of Judah? You've been angry with them for 70 years."

13 The LORD responded to the angel who was speaking with me, using kind and comforting words.

14 The angel who was speaking with me said, "Announce: This is what the LORD of Armies says: I'm very jealous about Jerusalem and Zion,

15 and I'm very angry with the nations who think they are at ease. I was only a little angry, but they made things worse.