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: Tell each other the truth. In the courts judge with truth and complete fairness.
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Do not make plans to hurt your neighbors, and don't love false promises. I hate all these things," says the Lord.
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The Lord All-Powerful spoke his word to me again.
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This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: "The special days when you give up eating in the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth months will become good, joyful, happy feasts in Judah. But you must love truth and peace."
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This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: "Many people from many cities will still come to Jerusalem.