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Zechariah 1:17

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KJV ORIGINAL

Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Keep announcing this message: God says his cities are going to grow and thrive again. He's going to comfort his people and show Jerusalem that it's still his chosen place.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's not done with his people — better days and growth are coming.

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