Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “so now I have determined to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid. New Living Translation But now I am determined to bless Jerusalem and the people of Judah. So don’t be afraid. English Standard Version so again have I purposed in these days to bring good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah; fear not. Berean Standard Bible “so now I have resolved to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid. King James Bible So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not. New King James Version So again in these days I am determined to do good To Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Do not fear. New American Standard Bible so I have again determined in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Do not fear! NASB 1995 so I have again purposed in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Do not fear! NASB 1977 so I have again purposed in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Do not fear! Legacy Standard Bible so I have again purposed in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Do not fear! Amplified Bible so I have again planned in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Do not fear! Christian Standard Bible “so I have resolved again in these days to do what is good to Jerusalem and the house of Judah. Don’t be afraid. Holman Christian Standard Bible so I have resolved again in these days to do what is good to Jerusalem and the house of Judah. Don’t be afraid. American Standard Version so again have I thought in these days to do good unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not. Contemporary English Version Now you no longer need to be afraid. I have decided to treat Jerusalem and Judah with kindness. English Revised Version so again have I thought in these days to do good unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not. GOD'S WORD® Translation So now I have again made plans, but this time to do good to Jerusalem and the people of Judah. Don't be afraid. Good News Translation But now I am planning to bless the people of Jerusalem and Judah. So don't be afraid. International Standard Version so I have decided at this time to do good things for Jerusalem and for the house of Judah. So stop being afraid. Majority Standard Bible ?so now I have resolved to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid. NET Bible so, to the contrary, I have planned in these days to do good to Jerusalem and Judah--do not fear! New Heart English Bible so again have I thought in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Do not be afraid. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSo I have turned back, I have purposed, in these days, "" To do good with Jerusalem, "" And with the house of Judah—do not fear! 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! Smith's Literal Translation So I turned back; I had in mind in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: ye shall not fear. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version and I did not show mercy, so have I turned back, thinking in these days to do good to the house of Judah and to Jerusalem. Do not be afraid. New American Bible so again in these days I intend to favor Jerusalem and the house of Judah; do not fear! New Revised Standard Version so again I have purposed in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah; do not be afraid. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo again have I turned and thought in these days to do well to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah; fear not. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated So I have turned and I have intended in these days that I shall do good to Jerusalem and to those of the house of Yehuda; you shall not be afraid OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917so again do I purpose in these days to do good unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah; fear ye not. Brenton Septuagint Translation so have I prepared and taken counsel in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Juda: be ye of good courage. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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,… Cross References Jeremiah 32:41 Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul. Isaiah 46:10-11 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ / I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Ezekiel 36:9 For behold, I am on your side; I will turn toward you, and you will be tilled and sown. Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Isaiah 14:24 The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. Romans 11:29 For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. Isaiah 65:19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her. Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Hebrews 6:17-18 So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. / Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. Treasury of Scripture So again have I thought in these days to do well to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear you not. have. Jeremiah 29:11-14 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end… Jeremiah 32:42 For thus saith the LORD; Like as I have brought all this great evil upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the good that I have promised them. Micah 4:10-13 Be in pain, and labour to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, like a woman in travail: for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go even to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there the LORD shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies… fear. Zechariah 8:13 And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong. Isaiah 43:1,2 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine… Zephaniah 3:16,17 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack… Jump to Previous Afraid Children Determined Fear Good House Jerusalem Judah Purpose Purposed Thought TurnedJump to Next Afraid Children Determined Fear Good House Jerusalem Judah Purpose Purposed Thought TurnedZechariah 8 1. The restoration of Jerusalem.9. They are encouraged to build the temple by God's favor to them. 16. Good works are required of them. 18. Joy and blessing are promised. so now I have resolved to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. This phrase reflects God's renewed commitment to bless His people after a period of judgment and exile. Historically, this follows the Babylonian captivity, a time when Jerusalem and Judah faced destruction and desolation. The promise to "do good again" signifies restoration and rebuilding, aligning with the return of the exiles under leaders like Zerubbabel and Ezra. This restoration is not just physical but also spiritual, as God seeks to renew His covenant relationship with His people. Theologically, this reflects God's unchanging nature and His faithfulness to His promises, as seen in other scriptures like Jeremiah 29:11, where God declares plans for welfare and not for evil. This also foreshadows the ultimate restoration through Jesus Christ, who brings spiritual renewal and the promise of a new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:2). Do not be afraid. Persons / Places / Events 1. ZechariahA prophet who ministered to the people of Judah after their return from Babylonian exile. His messages were meant to encourage the rebuilding of the temple and the spiritual renewal of the people. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, central to Jewish identity and worship. It had been destroyed by the Babylonians but was in the process of being rebuilt during Zechariah's time. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which had been taken into Babylonian captivity. The return of the exiles marked a new beginning for the people of Judah. 4. Babylonian Exile A significant event in Jewish history where the people of Judah were taken captive by Babylon. This period was seen as a time of punishment for the nation's sins. 5. The Return from Exile The period when the Jewish people returned to Jerusalem and Judah to rebuild their lives and the temple, symbolizing God's faithfulness and restoration. Teaching Points God's Unchanging NatureGod's resolve to do good to Jerusalem and Judah reflects His unchanging nature and faithfulness. Despite past judgments, His ultimate plan is for the good of His people. Fearlessness in God's Promises The command "Do not be afraid" is a call to trust in God's promises and His ability to bring about good, even in seemingly dire circumstances. Restoration and Hope Just as God promised restoration to Jerusalem and Judah, He offers hope and renewal to us today. We can trust in His plans for our lives. Active Participation in God's Plans The people of Judah were called to rebuild and renew their community. Similarly, we are invited to actively participate in God's work in our lives and communities. Reflecting on Past and Future Reflect on how God has worked in the past to build faith for the future. His past faithfulness is a foundation for trusting Him with what is to come.Verse 15. - So again have I thought, etc. The past chastisement, which happened as it was threatened, is a guarantee of the fulfilment of the promised blessing. But there is a condition to be observed, which is set forth in the two next verses. The LXX. has, "So have I ordered and purposed." In these special blessings Judah and Jerusalem alone were to share at the first; Israel's happy time (ver. 13) was to come later. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “soכֵּ֣ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus now הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those I have resolved זָמַ֙מְתִּי֙ (zā·mam·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2161: To consider, purpose, devise to do good לְהֵיטִ֥יב (lə·hê·ṭîḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasing again שַׁ֤בְתִּי (šaḇ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Judah. יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be afraid. תִּירָֽאוּ׃ (tî·rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten Links Zechariah 8:15 NIVZechariah 8:15 NLT Zechariah 8:15 ESV Zechariah 8:15 NASB Zechariah 8:15 KJV Zechariah 8:15 BibleApps.com Zechariah 8:15 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 8:15 Chinese Bible Zechariah 8:15 French Bible Zechariah 8:15 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 8:15 So again have I thought in these (Zech. 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