Haggai 1:3

3 Then the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying,

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 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, ruler of Judah, and to Joshua, the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying,

2 These are the words of the Lord of armies: These people say, The time has not come for building the Lord's house.

3 Then the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying,

4 Is it a time for you to be living in roofed houses while this house is a waste?

5 For this cause the Lord of armies has said, Give thought to your ways.