^{2 Ref} Say now to Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, ruler of Judah, and to Joshua, the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the rest of the people,

^{3 Ref} Who is there still among you who saw this house in its first glory? and how do you see it now? is it not in your eyes as nothing?

^{4 Ref} But now be strong, O Zerubbabel, says the Lord; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all you people of the land, says the Lord, and get to work: for I am with you, says the Lord of armies:

^{5 Ref} The agreement which I made with you when you came out of Egypt, and my spirit, are with you still; have no fear.