^{2 Ref} "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,

^{3 Ref} 'Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How do you see it now? Isn't it in your eyes as nothing?

^{4 Ref} Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,' says Yahweh. 'Be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,' says Yahweh, 'and work, for I am with you,' says Yahweh of Hosts.

^{5 Ref} This is the word that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, and my Spirit lived among you. Don't be afraid.'