1 On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through Haggai the prophet:
2 Speak to the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, and to the high priest Joshua, son of Jehozadak, and to the remnant of the people:
3 Who is left among youwho saw this house in its former glory?And how do you see it now?Does it not seem like nothing in your eyes?
4 Now be strong, Zerubbabel—oracle of the Lord—be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, high priest,Be strong, all you people of the land—oracle of the Lord—and work! For I am with you—oracle of the Lord of hosts.