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Berean Standard Bible

“The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will provide peace, declares the LORD of Hosts.””

Haggai 2:9

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About a month after the rebuilding resumed, some of the older returned exiles who remembered Solomon's magnificent temple felt the new one looked like nothing in comparison. God sent Haggai to encourage the leaders and the people to be strong and keep working.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will provide peace, declares the LORD of Hosts.”

World English Bible (WEB)

‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says Yahweh of Armies; ‘and in this place will I give peace,’ says Yahweh of Armies.”

King James Version (KJV)

The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, saith Jehovah of hosts; and in this place will I give peace, saith Jehovah of hosts.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The second glory of this house will be greater than the first, says the Lord of armies: and in this place I will give peace, says the Lord of armies.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La gloria de aquesta casa postrera será mayor que la de la primera, ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos; y daré paz en este lugar, dice Jehová de los ejércitos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El futuro esplendor de este templo será mayor que el del primero, porque tengo abundancia de plata y de oro para hacerlo. En realidad, todas las riquezas del mundo me pertenecen. Y será este el lugar desde donde estableceré mi paz y seguridad. Lo digo yo, el Señor Todopoderoso».

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