⁴ Even so, be strong, Zerubbabel – this is the Lord’s declaration.^(A) Be strong, Joshua son of Jehozadak, high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land – this is the Lord’s declaration. Work! For I am with you^(B) – the declaration of the Lord of Armies. ⁵ This is the promise I made to you when you came out of Egypt,^(C) and my Spirit is present among you; don’t be afraid.” ’