Haggai 2:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Does anyone remember how glorious this temple used to be? Now it looks like nothing.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 22:5

He said, “The temple for the LORD must be great, so that everyone in the world will know about it. But since my son Solomon is young and has no experience, I will make sure that everything is ready for the temple to be built.” That's why David did all these things before he died.

Ezra 3:11

They praised the LORD and gave thanks as they took turns singing: “The LORD is good! His faithful love for Israel will last for ever.” Everyone started shouting and praising the LORD because work on the foundation of the temple had begun.

Ezra 3:12

Many of the older priests and Levites and the heads of families cried aloud because they remembered seeing the first temple years before. But others were so happy that they celebrated with joyful shouts.

Isaiah 64:10

Every one of your towns has turned into a desert, especially Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 7:20

You took great pride in using your beautiful jewellery to make disgusting idols of foreign gods. So I will make your jewellery worthless.

Haggai 2:9

and I promise that this new temple will be more glorious than the first one. I will also bless this city with peace.