15 "so now I have determined to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid.
15 So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.
15 so again have I purposed in these days to bring good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah; fear not.
15 at this time I've decided to bless Jerusalem and the country of Judah. Don't be afraid.
15 So again in these days I am determined to do good To Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Do not fear.
15 But now I am determined to bless Jerusalem and the people of Judah. So don't be afraid.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Zechariah 8:15
Commentary on Zechariah 8:9-17
(Read Zechariah 8:9-17)
Those only who lay their hands to the plough of duty, shall have them strengthened with the promises of mercy: those who avoid their fathers' faults have the curse turned into a blessing. Those who believed the promises, were to show their faith by their works, and to wait the fulfilment. When God is displeased, he can cause trade to decay, and set every man against his neighbour; but when he returns in mercy, all is happy and prosperous. Surely believers in Christ must not trifle with the exhortation to put away lying, and to speak every man peace with his neighbour, to hate what the Lord hates, and to love that wherein he delights.