Zechariah 8:15

Verse

“so now I have resolved to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid.

American Standard Version (1901)

so again have I thought in these days to do good unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

So in these days it is again my purpose to do good to Jerusalem and to the children of Judah: have no fear.

And I had no mercy: so turning again I have thought in these days to do good to the house of Juda, and Jerusalem: fear not.

Free Bible Version

But now I have made up my mind to do good to Jerusalem and the people of Judah. Don't be afraid!

Geneva Bible 1599

So againe haue I determined in these daies to doe well vnto Ierusalem, and to the house of Iudah: feare ye not.

King James (Authorized) Version

So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

Translation for Translators

But now I will do something different. I am planning to do good things to the people of Jerusalem and other towns in Judah. So do not be afraid.

Unlocked Literal Bible

so also I will plan in these days to do good again to Jerusalem and the house of Judah! Do not fear!

Noah Webster Bible

So again have I thought in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

World English Bible

so again I have thought in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Don’t be afraid.

Young's Literal Translation

So I have turned back, I have purposed, in these days, To do good with Jerusalem, And with the house of Judah — fear not!

Context

The Restoration of Jerusalem

¹⁴For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Just as I resolved to bring disaster upon you when your fathers provoked Me to anger, and I did not relent,” says the LORD of Hosts,¹⁵“so now I have resolved to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid.¹⁶These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates,

Summary

In Zechariah 8:15, the prophet encourages the people of Judah to seek justice and show mercy, emphasizing the importance of righteous living. This verse highlights the qualities that God desires in His people, promoting a society built on integrity and compassion. By following these principles, the Israelites can experience God's favor and blessings, leading to peace and prosperity in their land. Zechariah's message serves as a reminder that obedience to God's commands brings about His divine presence and protection. Ultimately, this verse underscores the significance of upholding moral values and treating others with kindness in order to receive God's abundant grace.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

These are the things that ye shall do,.... Which were duties incumbent on them, and which it became them to perform, under a sense of the favours bestowed on them, to show their gratitude to God, and that they might glorify him: Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; not using deceit, prevarication, and lying, Eph 4:25 and it becomes every man under the Gospel dispensation, according to the gift he has received, to speak, publish, and declare the truth of the Gospel, to the edification of others: execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates; that is, execute true judgment, as in Zac 7:9 do justice between man and man, without respect of persons; the issue of which will be peace between the contending parties: and this was to be done in their "gates", because there their courts of judicature were kept.