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Zechariah 1:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore thus saith the LORD; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So here's what God says: 'I'm coming back to Jerusalem with nothing but love and mercy. My temple is getting rebuilt there, and I'm personally overseeing the whole restoration project.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's comeback story for Jerusalem is written with mercy, not revenge.

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