² Then ^(A)Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and ^(B)the prophets of God were with them supporting them.

⁴ But now, ^(A)be strong, Zerubbabel,’ declares Yahweh, ‘be strong also, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you people of the land, be strong,’ declares Yahweh, ‘and work; for ^(B)I am with you,’ declares Yahweh of hosts. ⁵ ‘As for the ^[a](C)promise which I cut with you when you came out of Egypt, ^[b]My ^(D)Spirit is standing in your midst; ^(E)do not fear!’