Zechariah 6:15 “Even those far away will come and build the temple of the LORD, and yo…”

Zechariah 6:15

Even those far away will come and build the temple of the LORD, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. This will happen if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.

World English Bible

Those who are far off shall come and build in the LORD’s temple; and you shall know that the LORD of Armies has sent me to you. This will happen, if you will diligently obey the LORD your God’s voice.”’”

American Standard Version

And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of Jehovah; and ye shall know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of Jehovah your God.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they that are farre off, shall come and build in the Temple of the Lord, and ye shall know, that the Lord of hostes hath sent me vnto you. And this shall come to passe, if ye will obey the voyce of the Lord your God.

Darby Translation

And they that are far off shall come and build at the temple of Jehovah: and ye shall know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me unto you. And [this] shall come to pass, if ye will diligently hearken to the voice of Jehovah your God.

Young's Literal Translation

And the far-off come in, and they have built in the temple of Jehovah, and ye have known that Jehovah of Hosts hath sent me unto you, yea, it hath come to pass, if ye do certainly hearken to the voice of Jehovah your God.'

Bible in Basic English

And those who are far away will come and be builders in the Temple of the Lord, and it will be clear to you that the Lord of armies has sent me to you.

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Cross references

“they”

Isaiah 60:10 Isaiah 56:6–8 Isaiah 57:19 Acts 2:39 1 Corinthians 3:10–15 Ephesians 2:13–22

Isaiah 60:10 · BSB

Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy.

Isaiah 56:6–8 · BSB

And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants— all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant—

Isaiah 57:19 · BSB

bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”

Acts 2:39 · BSB

This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”

1 Corinthians 3:10–15 · BSB

By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.

Ephesians 2:13–22 · BSB

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.

“and ye”

Zechariah 6:12 Zechariah 2:8–11 Zechariah 4:8 Zechariah 4:9 John 17:20 John 17:21

Zechariah 6:12 · BSB

And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD.

Zechariah 2:8–11 · BSB

For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—

Zechariah 4:8 · BSB

Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Zechariah 4:9 · BSB

“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.

John 17:20 · BSB

I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message,

John 17:21 · BSB

that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.

“And this”

Zechariah 3:7 Isaiah 58:10–14 Romans 16:26 2 Peter 1:5–10 Isaiah 3:10

Zechariah 3:7 · BSB

“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘If you walk in My ways and keep My instructions, then you will govern My house and will also have charge of My courts; and I will give you a place among these who are standing here.

Isaiah 58:10–14 · BSB

and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.

Romans 16:26 · BSB

but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith —

2 Peter 1:5–10 · BSB

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

Isaiah 3:10 · BSB

Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.

Also

Jeremiah 7:23

Jeremiah 7:23 · BSB

but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14The crown will reside in the temple of the LORD as a memorial to Helem, Tobijah, Jedaiah, and the gracious son of Zephaniah.

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