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Strength from God's Presence
The repeated command to "be strong" is not a call to muster human willpower. Commentators emphasize that the command is immediately followed by its power source: "for I am with you, saith Jehovah of hosts." The strength to persevere in God's work comes directly from the promise of His enabling presence, which scholars like Calvin note is fulfilled by the Holy Spirit.
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Haggai
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Albert Barnes
On Haggai 2:4
18th Century
Theologian
Yet now be strong ... and work – They are the words with which David exhorted Solomon his son to be earnest and to persevere in the building…
Charles Ellicott
On Haggai 2:1–9
19th Century
Bishop
The Third Utterance. —This utterance concerns the glory which, in a later time, is to attach itself to the sacred spot where the returned …
Charles Spurgeon
On Haggai 2:4
19th Century
Preacher
This is the second time that Haggai was sent with this message.
It was so rich, so full, so divinely encouraging, that the Lord might well re…
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John Calvin
On Haggai 2:1–5
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now states another reason why he had been sent by God, so that he might prevent a temptation that might have hindered the work that was…
John Gill
On Haggai 2:4
17th Century
Pastor
Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, says the Lord
Take heart, be of good courage, do not be dismayed at these things; t…
Matthew Henry
On Haggai 2:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Those who are wholehearted in the Lord's service will receive encouragement to proceed. But they could not build such a temple then, as Solomon bui…