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Zephaniah 3:16

Zephaniah 3:16
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, fear thou not, &c.] Do not be afraid of any enemies; neither outward ones, the armies of Gog and Magog, the Turk, who will threaten, and will attempt to…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not - For “perfect love casteth out fear” Joh 4:18; from where he saith, “Fear not, little flock; it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Fear thou not - Thou shalt have no more captivities nor national afflictions.

Let not thine hands be slack - This may refer, first, to the rebuilding of the temple of God, after the return from…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Zephaniah 3:14-20

After the promises of the taking away of sin, here follow promises of the taking away of trouble; for when the cause is removed the effect will cease. What makes a people holy will make them happy of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Let not thine hands be slack that is, hang down, in terror or paralysis. Jer 6:24; Heb 12:12.