Zechariah 8:16
The Scripture
(16) These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the people of Judah are warned that their idolatry and neglect of God will bring disaster, and God declares that He will punish them for their iniquities. He also promises that He will bring a day of restoration when they turn back to Him and follow His laws. The chapter emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the hope of divine mercy.
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Deuteronomy 10:12Deuteronomy 10:13Deuteronomy 11:7Deuteronomy 11:8Micah 6:8Luke 3:8Luke 3:9Luke 3:10Luke 3:11Luke 3:12Luke 3:13Luke 3:14
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