Haggai 2:3

Easy To Read Version

“How many of you people look at this temple {\cf2\super [6]} and try to compare it to the beautiful temple that was destroyed? What do you think? Does this temple seem like nothing when you compare it with the first temple?

Cross References

1 Chronicles 22:5

David said, “We should build a very great temple {\cf2\super [234]} for the Lord. But my son Solomon is young and he hasn’t learned the things he needs to know. The Lord’s temple should be very great. It should be famous in all the nations because of its greatness and beauty. That is why I will make plans for building the Lord’s temple.” So David made many plans \{for building the temple\} before he died.

Ezra 3:11

They sang the response songs, {\cf2\super [14]} Songs of Praise and Praise the Lord Because He is Good. His True Love Continues Forever. And then all the people cheered—they gave a loud shout and praised the Lord. They did this because the foundation of the Lord’s temple had been laid.

Ezra 3:12

But many of the older priests, Levites, and family leaders cried. Why? Because those older people had seen the first temple—\{and they remembered how beautiful it was\}. They cried out loud when they saw the new temple. They cried while many of the other people were happy and shouting.

Isaiah 64:10

Your holy cities are empty.\par Those cities are like deserts now.\par Zion {\cf2\super [465]} is a desert!\par Jerusalem is destroyed!\par

Ezekiel 7:20

“Those people used their beautiful jewelry and made an idol. They were proud of that statue. They made their terrible statues. They made those filthy things. So I (God) will throw them away like a dirty rag.

Haggai 2:9

And the Lord All-Powerful says that this last temple will be more beautiful than the first temple! And I will bring peace to this place! Remember, the Lord All-Powerful is saying these things!”