Haggai 2:18-20

New International Reader's Version

¹⁸ It is the 24th day of the ninth month. From this day on, here is what you should think carefully about. Think about the day when the foundation of my temple was laid. ¹⁹ Are any seeds still left in your barns? Until now, your vines and fig trees have not produced any fruit. Your pomegranate and olive trees have not produced any either.

“ ‘But from this day on I will bless you.’ ”

The Lord Compares Zerubbabel to His Royal Ring

²⁰ A final message from the Lord came to Haggai. This message also came on the 24th day of the ninth month. The Lord said,