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"Speaknow to 1Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, 2governor of Judah, and to 3Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the highpriest, and to the 4remnant of the peoplesaying,
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On the twenty-first of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet saying,
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"Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people saying,
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'Who is left among you who saw this temple in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does it not seem to you like nothing in comparison?
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'But now take courage, Zerubbabel,' declares the LORD , 'take courage also, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you people of the land take courage,' declares the LORD , 'and work; for I am with you,' declares the LORD of hosts.
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'As for the promise which I made you when you came out of Egypt, My Spirit is abiding in your midst; do not fear!'